Energetic Chris Wagner leads Bruins over Sabres (Boston Globe) David Backes connects for goal in return to Bruins’ lineup (Boston Globe) Bruins hold on to beat Buffalo, win fourth straight (Boston Herald) Conroy: An emotional night for Chris Wagner (Boston Herald) Bruins notebook: Kevan Miller’s latest return a bit different (Boston Herald) Bruins ride big nights for … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage
Archives for January 2019
Wagner, Backes score in Bruins’ 2-1 win over Sabres
'“They play their system very well and it’s a hard building to play in,” Ristolainen said. “We’ve got to understand it’s not going to be easy for 60 minutes for us. We couldn’t create enough today.”' … [Read more...] about Wagner, Backes score in Bruins’ 2-1 win over Sabres
Bruins shut down Sabres 2-1
'Buffalo had several scoring chances in the final period, but Rask stopped a Jeff Skinner rush. Later in the period, C.J. Smith sent a backhand shot off the post. Rasmus Ristolainen finally got the Sabres on the board at 17:22 of the 3rd, stepping into the zone and ripping a quick shot by Rask to cut Boston's lead in half. The Sabres could not muster a tying goal and fell 2-1. … [Read more...] about Bruins shut down Sabres 2-1
Sabres' Reinhart has had trouble scoring goals, but the points are there
'Reinhart had points in 15 out of 17 games scoring six goals and 18 assists for 24 points. He already has a career high with 31 assists in a season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Reinhart has had trouble scoring goals, but the points are there
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Bruins
'"They're a good team. It's a tough building to play in. For sure, we didn't really come out in the 2nd period as we wanted to, but we kind of stuck with it and then we came back. So there were some good things and there were some bad things, for sure."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Bruins
Sabres legend Domink Hasek visits Buffalo Center
'The Dominator is in town for the Sabres Skills Challenge which takes place Sunday at 12:30 p.m. at the KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres legend Domink Hasek visits Buffalo Center
Sabres Struggle To Score, Fall To Bruins 2-1
'The Sabres would finally find the back of the net late in the third period when Rasmus Ristolainen would bring the puck into the zone himself and beat Tuuka Rask short side.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Struggle To Score, Fall To Bruins 2-1
Bruins defeat Sabres, extend winning streak to four
'"We made some soft plays. Maybe there wasn't some communication; we didn't win enough battles," Ristolainen said. "Of course they played well too, but you know that happens and you just got to hang in there and grind and get some dirty ones."' … [Read more...] about Bruins defeat Sabres, extend winning streak to four
Ristolainen scores late, but Sabres fall in series finale with Bruins
'"I think it was a little bit of lack of execution and it started with the opening faceoff of the second period," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We win a faceoff, we don't execute and get the puck in deep and they come back after us. That was pretty much a theme for the second."' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen scores late, but Sabres fall in series finale with Bruins
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
The Rocket takes revenge on Rochester (Laval Courier) Amerks fall short in rematch with Laval (Amerks.com) Connor Lacouvee shines in a 2-1 Rocket win over Americans (RocketLaval.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' Linus Ullmark surging, could earn second consecutive start
'Hutton owns a 13-12-3 record this season, while Ullmark is 9-1-3 and second in the NHL in points percentage for backup goalies at .808 (21 of 26 points). The only one better is Winnipeg’s Laurent Brossoit, who has an 8-1-1 record and .850 points percentage (17 of 20).' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Linus Ullmark surging, could earn second consecutive start
Sabres to take a break from schedule to showcase skills for charity
'The Sabres are hosting their first annual skills challenge at 12:30 p.m., when the players will be split into two teams to compete in five events: the shootout, hardest shot, shooting accuracy, 3-on-1 power play and a puck control relay.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to take a break from schedule to showcase skills for charity
Sabres’ Tage Thompson learning to utilize big body
'Thompson’s season began to change about a month in when the Sabres scratched him seven times in nine games. The youngster embraced the team’s development plan for him, working closely with the coaching staff on and off the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson learning to utilize big body
Saturday's Boston Coverage
Bruins pregame notes: Bruins prep for another Sabres showdown (Boston Herald) Bruins hope to gain edge in budding rivalry with Buffalo (Quincy Patriot Ledger) Sabres-Bruins Preview (The Sports Xchange) Bruins putting special focus on important "four-point game" vs. Sabres (NBC Sports Boston) Sabres at Bruins preview (NHL.com) Need to Know: Bruins vs. Sabres … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage
Sabres' Pilut played well after sitting two games
'“I’m trying to get more and more comfortable out there because I love playing the power play, so I just take every chance I get out there and try to make the best of it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pilut played well after sitting two games