Archives for December 27, 2011

'“We got a good jump. In this league, the lead is important,” said Sabres goalie Ryan Miller, who made 20 saves. “I thought that we did a great job of supporting each other and playing the game fast, and that’s what gave us opportunities."' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar out of Christmas break, down Caps

'“It was the fans. It was always great battles, playoffs and stuff,” Hunter said Monday inside the First Niagara Center prior to Sabres’ 4-2 win over the Caps. “It’s a hockey town, and what’s better than being here tonight again?”' … [Read more...] about Caps’ Hunter has history in Buffalo

'"We wanted to come out after the break here and really get things going, play the way that we really know we can," defenseman Robyn Regehr said. "We're getting some guys back. It's time to get going. We've dropped in the standings enough. We're playing teams that are ahead of us, and you've got to win."' … [Read more...] about Fast start by Sabres leads to joyful finish

'"When things aren't going well, the net does get a little smaller," Stafford said. "The goalie gets a little bigger. Goalies are bigger, anyway. But it's definitely like that. That's part of the mental challenge."' … [Read more...] about Slump takes Stafford’s breath away

'"I first thought maybe [Luke Adam] touched it but it went in and I'm extremely happy," said McNabb, sporting the team's gold helmet awarded in the locker room for strong play. "It took a little to get it but I'm excited. It's good to get that first point here and to get the ball rolling."' … [Read more...] about McNabb joins list of first-time scorers

Capitals give up four goals in first period, lose to Sabres (Washington Post) Caps pull a no-show in 4-2 loss to Buffalo (Washington Times) Hamrlik’s penalty sets wrong tone for Capitals (Washington Times) Caps Postgame - 4-2 loss at Buffalo (Washington Examiner) Capitals C Perreault taken to hospital (AP) If you're not first, you're last (CSN Washington) Postgame … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Washington Coverage

'“We got everybody going early, we got the fans into it, and we got the bench going,” Pominville said of the early spurt. “You always want to get that first goal, and for us to get it that early was huge for the team. To generate more chances and score more goals after that was big. We limited their chances, and probably could have put a few more away.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 4 in first, beat Capitals 4-2

'Jason Pominville, Matt Ellis and Brayden McNabb lit the lamp, while Ryan Miller made 20 saves in the victory for the Sabres, who snapped their three-game skid.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Washington 2

'Christian Ehrhoff made it a 3-0 game with his 3rd of the season, sending Neuvirth to the bench having allowed 3 goals on only 6 shots. His replacement, Tomas Vokoun, was no better, at least initially. Just 3 minutes after entering the game, Vokoun allowed a goal to McNabb, his first career goal, to put Buffalo ahead 4-0 in the opening period. A pretty play by Brad Boyes, … [Read more...] about Sabres Use Hot Start to Beat Caps 4-2

'“Obviously, it changed the game because when you take advantage of an early power play -- we've seen where we haven't and momentum can go the other way -- but I thought we did a nice job early on in the game,” said Lindy Ruff. “We should have had a lot more. I think we hit like four posts, we missed an empty net, missed a breakaway. And then (Boyes) missing the one in the … [Read more...] about Cele-Brayden Time!

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