Archives for January 1, 2014

'“I feel like I can take the blame for the whole game,” Girgensons said. “The first two goals are on me. Seems like the worst game I’ve played. You can’t blame the goalies. Both of them have been doing their best. It’s about us stepping up making their lives easier."' … [Read more...] about Sabres stagger in Winnipeg

'Tallinder suffered what interim coach Ted Nolan said was an “upper middle” body injury, likely from a hit by Washington’s Aaron Volpatti midway through the first period Sunday. It was a tough hit as Tallinder went into the rounded part of the glass by the Caps’ bench, and Nolan’s description certainly raised the prospect of an issue with Tallinder’s ribs.' … [Read more...] about Tallinder out at least a week with injury

Jets shut out Sabres (Winnipeg Sun) Jets shut down Sabres 3-0 (Winnipeg Free Press) Game stars (Winnipeg Free Press) Photo gallery (Winnipeg Free Press) Jets close out 2013 with 3-0 win over Sabres (CBC Sports) Jets take three-game winning streak into New Year (TSN) Photo gallery (WinnipegJets.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Winnipeg Coverage

'Sabres backup Jhonas Enroth got his 12th start of the season, and handed the Jets (19-18-5) the lead when a weak point shot from Ellerby snuck past his blocker in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Al Montoya makes 27 saves for Winnipeg in 3-0 shutout against Buffalo

'Though Miller has a subpar 2.69 goals-against average and a 10-17-1 record, he leads the NHL with 948 saves and is tied for seventh with a 92.7 save percentage among goalies with 15 or more games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan Miller saving best for Olympic year

'Throughout 2014, all newborns at two hospitals will receive a Buffalo Sabres baby blanket and a "future first-round pick" certificate from Sabres owner Terry Pegula.' … [Read more...] about NHL Buffalo Sabres to ”draft” New Year’s babies

'"It's just unfortunate that we couldn't find a way to get one in, we were starting with the one that was over turned. It's a close call I guess, I mean, it's tough when it doesn't go your way but we had some good tips that were close but just weren't enough to get in," said Stafford.' … [Read more...] about Winnipeg 3, Buffalo 0

'The Sabres thought they had tied it at 15:39 but right winger Drew Stafford knocked the net off its moorings seconds before defenseman Jamie McBain knocked the puck past Montoya. Sabres coach Ted Nolan was disappointed in the disallowed goal. "We're the type of team that can't have any turnovers or mistakes and get caught trying to fight back. It's a tough league to score … [Read more...] about Montoya’s hot hand leads Jets to another win

'It was a dull final frame until the final two minutes as Anthony Poluso scored an empty netter, and John Scott was then ejected after the goal for a 10 minute misconduct, which was probably by the referees as Scott looking to hurt someone.' … [Read more...] about Game Wrap: Sabres @ Jets

'There's a reason this article is very short, there's really nothing to sink your teeth into. Effort isn't a problem in this one, it's there, it's just not leading to anything.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t support Enroth

'We'll never know how much Nolan's hardest-working-team message has impacted the Sabres' play, but there are things that the statistics suggest about why the team has played better. It shouldn't be a surprise that the stats say circumstance and luck have played just has much of a role as Nolan's tweaks.' … [Read more...] about Why are the Sabres better under Ted Nolan?

'With the Sabres last in the League with 1.65 goals per game, Enroth and his goaltending partner Ryan Miller often must turn in nearly flawless games in order for Buffalo to have a chance to win. Enroth owns a 2.60 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage but is 1-8-3 this season.' … [Read more...] about Jets get revenge with Montoya’s shutout of Sabres

'The trend of little help from the offense continued as the Buffalo Sabres fell to the Winnipeg Jets 3-0 at MTS Centre on Tuesday. The Sabres have not won in Winnipeg since Feb. 10, 1993.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ offense stymied in Winnipeg