Archives for December 30, 2013

'The Sabres went to the dressing room for the second intermission ahead for only the fourth time in 39 games. They were 2-0-1, while Washington was 5-10-1 when trailing after two periods. The victory total was tied for most in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Miller delivers another gem as Sabres beat Caps in shootout

'Miller’s 49 saves were a career high, and he improved to 3-0 when facing 50 or more shots.' … [Read more...] about Miller plays like America’s best goalie

'“I don’t think we want to do anything that differently,” Ovechkin said. “We had pretty good chances to score and Miller was outstanding. They got the victory and he deserved it.”' … [Read more...] about Capitals tip their hats to Sabres’ goalie

'Sunday’s dynamic performance might’ve been the best of his 528-game career.“He better be the starting goalie for the Olympics,” Sabres center Tyler Ennis said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Ryan Miller dynamic in shootout win against Capitals, doesn’t want to speculate about Olympics

'“He really had no idea that I was coming down,” Ennis said following the Sabres’ 2-1 shootout win. “I had some good speed. When the game’s … not going offensively, sometimes you got to lay your body out. I just tried to put all my frame into it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tyler Ennis on thunderous hit: ‘He really had no idea that I was coming down’

Washington has difficulty solving Buffalo goalie Ryan Miller (Washington Post) Photo gallery (WashingtonCaps.com) Phot gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Washington Coverage

'''That was worth the price of admission to watch goaltending like that,'' Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. ''Very rarely do we get to see it live, and tonight he was sensational.''' … [Read more...] about Miller makes 49 saves, Sabres top Capitals in SO

'"Miller was playing well and we feel like we deserved to win tonight but you encounter some games that just don't go your way, " said Brouwer.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Washington 1 (SO)

'"That was worth the price of admission to watch goaltending like that," Sabres interim coach Ted Nolan said. "Very rarely do we get to see it live and tonight he was sensational."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller stops Capitals in SO

'On the same day that a report emerged indicating Miller could be one of Team USA's three goaltenders in the upcoming Olympic games, the Sabres netminder was nearly flawless.' … [Read more...] about Miller Carries Sabres to 2-1 Shootout Win Over Caps

'Aaron Volpatti put Matt D’Agostini over the boards and almost into the Capitals bench. John Scott picked him up, threw him around and almost put him into the Buffalo bench. Of course, he wasn’t going to fight Scott. Matt Moulson did the right thing, he lined him up and hammered him cleanly against the wall.' … [Read more...] about Sabres played it close to stay with Caps

'Ott beat Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer with a wrist shot over the shoulder to help the Sabres improve to 5-0-1 in their past six games at home. He was the only participant to score.' … [Read more...] about Miller makes 49 saves to help Sabres stop Capitals

'“He’s the best goalie in the League and I don’t say that lightly by any means,” Sabres captain Steve Ott said. “I really think that and he keeps us in there, especially tonight. The team didn’t steal the game. Ryan Miller stole that game for us and that’s the difference is how world-class he was tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Miller carries Sabres with career-high 49 saves

Rochester Amerks' European trip ends in loss (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Team Canada in the semi-final against Servette (Davos Zeitung) Canada advances to semifinals of Spengler Cup with 6-3 win over Rochester (CP) Amerks eliminated from Spengler Cup with 6-3 loss to team Canada (Amerks.com) Photo gallery (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage