Archives for January 2015

'Buffalo took the surprising three-goal lead into the first intermission, outshooting Detroit 8-5, but the Red Wings stormed back in the second.' … [Read more...] about Zetterberg, Red Wings Rally For 6-4 Win

'"Kind of bipolar," said Ennis. "We had a great first period, maybe our best period of the year. Then, I kind of sound like a broken record, but we took some penalties and gave them a chance to get back in it. They came on strong and took it to us in the second."' … [Read more...] about Sabres get off to a very fast start, but..

'The Red Wings outshot the Sabres 9-1 in the second period and Buffalo had seven shots over the final 40 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Zetterberg’s hat trick leads Red Wings past Sabres

'“It’s almost like one of those poison pills now. Every time it happens, we just cringe and we haven’t got no confidence in our penalty killing unit right now,” Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. “When that happened, it was really a momentum changer. But you can’t go through a hockey [game] mistake-free. There’s going to be mistakes and there are going to be some things we shouldn’t … [Read more...] about Buffalo heads into All-Star break after defeat in Detroit

Amerks defeat Oklahoma City (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Barons lose a wild game to Americans 8-7 (Oklahoma City Oklahoman) Amerks top Barons in wild 8-7 shootout win (Amerks.com) Amerks overcome late deficit, beat OKC in shootout (OKCBarons.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

Sabres-Red Wings Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (14-29-3) at Detroit Red Wings (25-11-9) (The Sports Network) Sabres look to avoid 11th straight loss vs. Red Wings (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Detroit Coverage

'The Sabres fell to 1-13-1 in the last 15 games, and they also fell to 30th in the 30-team NHL. Edmonton beat Florida in a shootout to tie the Sabres with 31 points, but the Oilers lead in regulation/overtime victories, 9-8.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Flyers, 4-3

'I can picture Tim Murray sitting in his office with a sinister look behind those glasses and a laugh heard to HarborCenter at what he’s concocting. This is the rookie GM’s first team and it’s pitiful. But yes, I know. We should celebrate what it will mean down the road. Especially now that the “goal” has been reached, at least for one night.' … [Read more...] about A taint on the sport any way you cut it

'“Two more days then we have the All-Star break, and he’s ready to go for the rest of the year versus taking that little risk now,” coach Ted Nolan said in First Niagara Center. “We don’t think it’s worth it. Eight to 10 days and he’ll be 100 percent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Gionta should be ready after break

'“Maybe he put too much on himself, but ultimately it’s where he wanted to be,” Pominville said. “It’s where he wanted to play. The fans wanted him there. The talk throughout last year, honestly, anytime I went out somewhere and got recognized, that was one of the first things people would ask me: ‘When is Van coming? Is he coming?’”' … [Read more...] about Vanek still finding his way in the Wild

'The Sabres, who start a five-game road trip tonight in Detroit, have never lost 11 straight games in their 44-year history.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start strongly, fall to Flyers late

'Varone scored both goals in a 5-2 loss in Carolina on Jan. 8. Recalls only have six goals this season. Still, when asked if Varone had done anything special to stand out this month, Nolan replied with one word. “No,” he said bluntly.' … [Read more...] about Phil Varone running out of time to impress Sabres

Flyers snap scoring drought and defeat Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) Zepp a feel-good story in a lost season (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers break goalless drought, edge lowly Buffalo Sabres (Cherry Hill Courier Post) Team open for trades, not interested in tanking for McDavid or Eichel (Cherry Hill Courier Post) Chris VandeVelde, Flyers' fourth line come up big in win over … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'Zemgus Girgensons scored two goals, and Tyler Ennis added one for Buffalo, which became the first team since the 2006 Pittsburgh Penguins to lose 10 consecutive games in regulation, according to STATS.' … [Read more...] about VandeVelde’s goal lifts skidding Flyers over Sabres

'"If you don't go to the net, if you don't carry the puck and you don't fight your way in their, you're not going to have a chance," Sabres coach Ted Nolan said.' … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 4, Buffalo 3