'Daniel Paille scored twice, including an empty-netter in the final minute, to help the Sabres snap a season-worst three-game winless streak (0-2-1). Thomas Vanek and Derek Roy also scored as Buffalo also ended a three-game home losing skid.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Boston 3
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Buffalo 6, Boston 3
'"We had a pretty good discussion yesterday morning about ice time, about earning ice time," said Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff. "If you're not going to battle, you won't get the ice time. I'm not going to hand out free ice time. Guys are going to battle and compete, you'll build up your ice time. You're not just going to get handed it shift after shift."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Boston 3
Blue-line scoring in the red
'While numbers are down teamwide, defensemen have dropped considerably. Numminen has just three assists in his last 22 games. Campbell has two assists in the past 10. Jaroslav Spacek had 11 points in his first 22 games, seven in the 23 that followed. Lydman has added only three assists to the seven with which he started.' … [Read more...] about Blue-line scoring in the red
Injured Hecht is sidelined for at least a week
'The All-Star break begins Sunday, so Hecht's next chance to get on the ice won't come until Jan. 26 in Columbus.' … [Read more...] about Injured Hecht is sidelined for at least a week
Sabres vs. Bruins
'The Sabres have fallen to third overall in the league behind Anaheim and Nashville.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Bruins
Wednesday's Boston Coverage (Updated 1:00 p.m.)
Sabres thumbnails (Boston Globe) Bruins at Buffalo Sabres (Quincy Patriot Ledger) Boston (21-18-4) at Buffalo (31-11-4) (AP) Bruins aim for home-and-home sweep of struggling Sabres (Sportsticker) Boston Bruins (21-18-4) at Buffalo Sabres (31-11-4) (The Sports Network) Game Notes (BostonBruins.com) Game # 47: Boston @ Buffalo (SabresFans.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Boston Coverage (Updated 1:00 p.m.)
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Ryan becomes Amerks' unlikely hero in shootout (Rochester D&C) Late struggles persist in Stars' shootout loss (Des Moines Register) Dramatic Start to Trip (RNews.com) Cunneyworth reaches milestone after Amerks rally late (Amerks.com) Stars' shootout skills stymied (IowaStarsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage