Archives for February 2014

Senators squeeze by struggling Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Senators should go after Ott, not Moulson (Ottawa Sun) Sabres GM not shy about trading with uncle (Ottawa Sun) Senators edge Sabres late (Ottawa Citizen) Senators dig deep to find emotion against Sabres (Ottawa Citizen) Photo gallery (Ottawa Citizen) Michalek made the difference at the last moment (Le Droit) Photo … [Read more...] about Friday’s Ottawa Coverage

'The Sabres had fought back to tie the game with two third-period goals, but Senators captain Jason Spezza found Michalek in the slot who beat Jhonas Enroth over the shoulder for the winner.' … [Read more...] about Michalek’s second goal with 23 seconds left gives Senators 3-2 win over Sabres

'At 14-22-3, Miller accounts for all but one of Buffalo's victories, eight of which he's earned in overtime or shootouts. What's most impressive is Miller's 92.3 save percentage, which ranks seventh among goalies with 30 or more starts.' … [Read more...] about US goalie Miller eager to reprise Olympic MVP role

'Ottawa's Erik Condra went off for tripping at 19:44 to give Buffalo a late power play, but Craig Anderson came up with a huge save as the horn sounded to secure the Senators' second straight win.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 3, Buffalo 2

'Michalek took a pass from center Jason Spezza and ripped a wrist shot past Buffalo goalie Jhonas Enroth from the slot to secure the win after Ottawa had blown a two-goal lead in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Senators blow lead before edging Sabres

'After the goal though, it looked like the Blue and Gold were playing not to lose, as Ottawa was constantly in Sabre territory, peppering Enroth with pucks, and with 20.9 seconds left, Michalek made Buffalo pay for it with his second goal of the night to give the Senators a 3-2 victory.' … [Read more...] about Michalek, Senators beat Sabres 3-2

'The Sabres kept the defensive effort up throughout. I think this was a good recovery game for both Enroth and his defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres try to tighten it up in Ottawa

'Tyler Ennis scored at 10:25 of the third period to draw Buffalo within one, then Drew Stafford drew the Sabres even at 2-2 with his 10th goal at 15:46.' … [Read more...] about Senators top Sabres on late Michalek goal

'The Sabres had multiple opportunities in that third period to tie it up. Even when it looked like they were down and out in the final 15 seconds, they were able to generate a flurry of chances while on the power play as time expired.' … [Read more...] about Late goal downs Sabres in Ottawa

Rochester Amerks’ Armia adjusting to North American game (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

Sabres-Senators Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (15-33-8) at Ottawa Senators (25-21-11) (The Sports Network) Senators face must-win game vs. slumping Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Crosby and Malkin scored dazzling, breakaway goals Wednesday night against Miller, leading Pittsburgh to a 5-1 victory over the Sabres. It was the goaltender’s last game in Buffalo before the Olympic break – and possibly his last with the Sabres if he’s dealt before Friday’s trade freeze – and he didn’t have much of a chance to stop the team’s free fall.' … [Read more...] about Miller, Sabres feel the burn against Penguins

'“I think I was on the outside looking in,” Miller said. “The way people were talking, yeah, it did kind of sting. I think it was more a testament to the way USA goaltending has developed the last few years. It’s great for U.S. hockey, but at the same time, you don’t want to be pushed out of the equation.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Miller poised to lead USA hockey

'Bylsma had a unique perspective. He was an American who hailed from Michigan, Miller’s home state, and was Crosby’s boss. Rather than sympathize with Miller or cheer for Crosby, he examined the Olympics through the long lens of a coach. He imagined what decisions he would have made if he ran the show.' … [Read more...] about Bylsma faces tough call on Olympic goalie

'So when Latvia came calling, Nolan was all ears. He still had coaching in his blood.' … [Read more...] about Nolan has Latvian team riding high hopes