Alex Ovechkin pulls even with Brett Hull with his 741st goal in the Capitals’ 5-3 win (Washington Post) Ovechkin ties for fourth on all-time goals list in Capitals’ win over Sabres (Washington Times) Ovechkin tied for No. 4 on all-time NHL goals list with 741 (AP) Alex Ovechkin career goals and rank on NHL all-time scoring list (The Sporting News) Top line carries Caps to … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Washington Coverage
Archives for November 2021
Tuesday's Vegas Coverage
Jack Eichel eager to get back to playing hockey with Knights (Las Vegas Review Journal) Newest Golden Knight gets out into Las Vegas community (Las Vegas Review Journal) With Buffalo behind him, Eichel ready for surgery, new life with Golden Knights (Las Vegas Sun) Traikos: Eichel 'motivated' to prove Sabres and detractors wrong following trade to Vegas (National … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Vegas Coverage
Ovechkin ties Hull for 4th all-time; Caps down Sabres 5-3
'Cody Eakin, Anders Bjork and Colin Miller scored for the Sabres, who suffered a fifth consecutive defeat, with four of those coming in regulation. Dustin Tokarski had 25 saves.' … [Read more...] about Ovechkin ties Hull for 4th all-time; Caps down Sabres 5-3
After Eichel: What Does the Future Hold for the Buffalo Sabres?
'So where does that leave this surprisingly decent Sabres team? When you look at the team’s young talent that is already on the roster and the wealth of prospects across the globe, the Sabres seem like they are in pretty good shape. Thanks to a decade of mediocrity – and even a few years of outright dreadful play – they have accumulated a massive prospect pool with some really … [Read more...] about After Eichel: What Does the Future Hold for the Buffalo Sabres?
Winless streak hits five as Sabres lose to Capitals
'Buffalo clawed back to within one in the third period when Anders Bjork pounced on a loose puck after two or three attempts during a net-front scramble. It was his second goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about Winless streak hits five as Sabres lose to Capitals
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres' slow start dooms late game push against Capitals
'Washington scored the first goal early, with Tom Wilson getting his stick on a deflection in front to put the Capitals ahead. From there, the Capitals controlled the game.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres’ slow start dooms late game push against Capitals
Opinion: The Sabres couldn't handle Washington around the net and it cost them
'The fact is luck had very little to do with it as Washington had players planted in front of Tokarski all night long. If Buffalo wants to win games, the defensemen have to do a better job of getting those players out of there so Tokarski can see the shots. Cody Eakin agreed and said it's a detail they must work on.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres couldn’t handle Washington around the net and it cost them
Sabres drop 5th straight game with 5-3 loss to Capitals
'After the Capitals jumped out to a 2-0 lead, the Sabres got some life with Cody Eakin's 2nd goal of the season following a turnover by Alex Ovechkin. But as soon as the Sabres responded, the Capitals had a response of their own when Ovechkin tallied his 11th goal of the season and his 741st goal of his career, making him the league's 4th all-time leading scorer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop 5th straight game with 5-3 loss to Capitals
Make it five: Sabres drop fifth straight in 5-3 loss to Capitals
'It wasn’t a blowout despite the score. The Sabres kept it close and never let it get out of hand until late in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Make it five: Sabres drop fifth straight in 5-3 loss to Capitals
Ovechkin scores NHL goal No. 741 for Capitals in win against Sabres
'"I liked the fight all the way through to the end. We have to compete," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "I think there were opportunities in the game that were created and generated and it's the way we need to play. We need to play aggressive."' … [Read more...] about Ovechkin scores NHL goal No. 741 for Capitals in win against Sabres
Sabres' comeback effort falls short in loss to Capitals
'"A lot of good things I think we did, a lot of things to improve on," said Eakin, who scored to put the Sabres on the board during the second period. "But for the most part we competed pretty darn hard and gave them a lot to handle."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ comeback effort falls short in loss to Capitals
At The Final Horn | Sabres fall to Capitals, Ovechkin climbs record book
'Cody Eakin, Anders Bjork and Colin Miller scored for Buffalo at Capital One Arena while Dustin Tokarski stopped 25 of 30 shots.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres fall to Capitals, Ovechkin climbs record book
Prospects Update | Power making the most of sophomore season at Michigan
'"My offensive game has taken another step, but I think just all over the ice, defensively, with my gaps, it's been a lot better," he said. "And just in the D-zone, I've become harder to play against and done a better job of breaking out pucks and making it hard on other teams to create offense and create sustained O-zone time."' … [Read more...] about Prospects Update | Power making the most of sophomore season at Michigan
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Jack Quinn and Micheal Mersch fueling decent start (WHEC-TV) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Rasmus Asplund's development an early-season success story for Sabres
'In 11 games this season, Asplund has four goals and six assists for a team-high 10 points. His six-game point streak is the best of his young career and he’s totaled eight points during that span. Asplund’s 17:40 average ice time per game is also second among all Sabres forwards. He’s scored at even strength, working net front on the power play and when shorthanded. His … [Read more...] about Rasmus Asplund’s development an early-season success story for Sabres