Archives for January 4, 2015

'The Sabres fell to 1-7-1 in their last nine games – and they fell hard.' … [Read more...] about Rangers take advantage of Sabres’ leaky penalty kill

'“It’s nice to have that support,” said Girgensons, who knows who was most excited to hear the news of his upcoming All-Star appearance. “The fans who voted, that’s for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Latvian landslide: Girgensons tops final All-Star vote

Despite some personal tragedy, NY Rangers rout Sabres 6-1 (New York Daily News) Rangers roll past Sabres 6-1; notch 3 PPGs in first period (New York Post) To win it all, Rangers must give these 2 youngsters a chance (New York Post) After days of heartache, Marc Staal makes emotional return (New York Post) Rangers score 3 power-play goals in first period, rout Sabres … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage

'"You have to give them some credit. They didn't give up," said Lundqvist, who stopped 24 shots. "They kept working hard even though they were behind four, even five goals. "They played last night, and they want to try to get a good game, and that happens to them. I kind of felt for them a little bit," he added.' … [Read more...] about Rangers score 4 in 1st period, rout Sabres 6-1

'Kane (1,232,201 votes) and Toews (1,217,210) finished second and third behind Girgensons. Keith (1,198,173) was next, and first among defensemen, and followed by Seabrook (1,016,992), who was sixth overall. Crawford (1,099,504) was one spot ahead of him to win the goalie vote.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons, 5 Blackhawks are 1st 6 NHL All-Stars

'Drew Stafford tallied Buffalo's lone goal in the loss, the Sabres' fourth straight and eighth in their last nine outings.' … [Read more...] about NY Rangers 6, Buffalo 1

'The 20-year-old Girgensons, a native of Latvia, led all players with 1,574,896 votes. The 14th overall pick in the 2012 draft, Girgensons entered play Saturday with 11 goals and nine assists in 39 games this season.' … [Read more...] about Five Blackhawks, Girgensons named first 6 All-Stars

'"We were probably out of it before it started," Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. "I thought the first five or six minutes we had some good energy with a better start than last night then all of a sudden, a bad penalty. They get one (goal). Then they get another one and another one and then the game is over."' … [Read more...] about Rangers coast past hapless Sabres

'Girgensons received 1,574,896 total votes in fan balloting. The 20-year-old has 11 goals and 20 points in 39 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres F Girgensons, 5 Blackhawks selected for All-Star Game

'Cody McCormick was whistled for roughing following Kreider's goal and the Rangers continued to pour it on, courtesy of Rick Nash's 24th of the season. Dan Boyle made it 4-0 just 1:16 later for the Rangers' first even-strength goal of the night, prompting Ted Nolan to make a change in net. Jhonas Enroth replaced Neuvirth who finished with five saves on nine shots.' … [Read more...] about Rangers Ride Power Play to 6-1 Romp Over Sabres

'Ted Nolan has been explaining away loss after loss because of sickness and injury. That is true to a point, but lately the effort has not been good. The team had developed some pretty good mental toughness for awhile, but that seems to have left them big time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get blown out of the Garden

'The 20-year-old Girgensons, playing in his second season, finished with a total of 1,574,896 votes, ahead of Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook and Corey Crawford, all from Chicago. The rest of the all-stars, to be announced January 10, will be assembled by the league.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons Headed to NHL All-Star Game

'"We were probably out of it before it even started," Buffalo coach Ted Nolan said. "I thought the first five to six minutes we had some good energy with a better start than [Friday] night, and then all of a sudden, a bad penalty. They get one [goal]. Then all of a sudden, they get another one and another one, and then the game is over."' … [Read more...] about Six Rangers score in win against Sabres

'"He's magnetic," University of Denver coach Jim Montgomery, who coached Girgensons with the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the United States Hockey League, told The (Toronto) Globe and Mail. "People are drawn to him, and drawn to him for good reasons. It doesn't matter what group he's in, he leads in the right direction. He's pulling people toward healthy outcomes. I follow him on … [Read more...] about Girgensons, five Blackhawks named first 6 All-Stars

'“Once they got rolling – and we’re not the type of team that’s going to run and gun with another team. We win games by our compete and battle and tenacity. To be able to be down like that, it’s a kick in the rear right away."' … [Read more...] about Rangers ride big 1st period to win over Sabres