Archives for December 2014

'Jhonas Enroth had 33 saves, but could not stop Eriksson on a short breakaway in the extra session. Enroth slumped to a knee and remained in the net for several moments as the Bruins swarmed Eriksson, who finished with a goal and an assist.' … [Read more...] about Bruins rally for 4-3 overtime win against Sabres

'"I used to go to games here growing up. I didn't even know how to celebrate," Schaller said of his milestone marker. "I'm excited to get the puck to my parents. That'll be special for them."' … [Read more...] about Boston 4, Buffalo 3 (OT)

'The Sabres, who have what they think is the flu -- and not the mumps that are affecting the rest of the league -- and injuries running through the team, put up a great fight and deserved a better fate in suffering their third straight loss after four wins in a row.' … [Read more...] about Bruins rally to defeat Sabres in OT

'Pysyk is third among Amerks defensemen with 10 points in 28 games. A first-round pick in 2010, he made his NHL debut in 2012 and has 12 points in 63 career games for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Schaller, Pysyk

'The injuries to Gionta and Foligno come with the Sabres already dealing with health issues. Tyler Myers missed the game due to injury while a flu bug is going through the locker room. Matt Moulson and Patrick Kaleta missed the Bruins game due to the flu and several other players were under the weather. Michael Neuvirth was supposed to start the game in net but Nolan said he … [Read more...] about Sabres blow lead to Bruins; lose in OT 4-3

'This is a game that I think we can say the Sabres put forth a very gutty effort. They played last night, they're short players, some are sick and they're tired yet they gave everything they had.' … [Read more...] about Another Sabre gets cartwheeled in Boston

'"Yeah, I mean going down to three lines early and losing a couple more guys, just the way that the game ended you're disappointed, but the effort, you're right, we couldn't have asked for more," Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. "They gave us everything they had and we have a [Tim] Schaller going head-to-head against a [Patrice] Bergeron all night and it's kind of a … he's only … [Read more...] about Eriksson’s OT goal lifts Bruins past Sabres

'“I thought we battled hard the whole night. They were coming hard that whole third period, especially right when we got that early one there to go up,” Brian Flynn, who lost both of his linemates in Gionta and Foligno, said. “Their D was crashing. It was really hard to get pucks out. We battled hard and unfortunate, the ending there.”' … [Read more...] about Injury-ravaged Sabres earn point in Boston

'He also said a few players have been feeling under the weather but there’s no word yet on if any of them have been diagnosed with the mumps, which has afflicted several teams already this season. One additional forward may also miss the game, hence the decision to recall Schaller.' … [Read more...] about Schaller, Pysyk called up from Rochester

Sabres-Bruins Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (13-18-2) at Boston Bruins (16-14-3) (The Sports Network) Bruins look for third win against Sabres this season (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage

'The Sabres certainly got sick of their mistakes. A litany of errors – ranging from blown coverages to missed passes to poor personnel changes – dropped Buffalo to its second loss in a row. It was the first setback at home in seven games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ home becomes sick bay

'“It’s been a lot of games. I had some good chances, some good opportunities,” Larsson said. “I was thinking about it a little bit. In the end it was nice to see it go in and have it done.”' … [Read more...] about Larsson arrives late but scores first goal

'At times, however, the Avalanche looked like a powerhouse before the 18,831 fans inside the First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose game to Avalanche, Tyler Myers to injury

'“I was hoping I would get called up, especially that game against Colorado against Patrick,” Grigorenko said Saturday morning prior to the Sabres’ 5-1 loss inside the First Niagara Center. “I saw him … at the morning skate. He said, ‘Hi, how are you?’ It was a big smile on my face just to see him. So I’m really excited.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Mikhail Grigorenko feels he earned recall

'“I’m trying to enjoy what’s going on now,” Briere said Saturday inside the First Niagara Center. “I know I don’t have a lot of time left, so I don’t want to look too far ahead. I’m trying to live in the moment, try to embrace what I have now. The end is going to come fast enough, and I don’t want to look back and regret it and say, ‘Oh, I should’ve enjoyed it.’"' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres star Daniel Briere treasuring end of career