Archives for February 20, 2015

Rangers at Sabres: Game preview (MSG Network) Rangers-Sabres Preview (AP) New York Rangers (34-16-6) at Buffalo Sabres (17-37-4) (The Sports Network) Sabres seek rare winning streak facing Rangers (NHL.com) W2W4: Rangers vs. Sabres 2.20.15 (NewYorkRangers.com) Rangers vs. Sabres 2.20.15: Pregame notes (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage

'“One thing we came into the game trying to focus on was our start,” Sabres captain Brian Gionta said. “We have kind of waited until the second half of the first or into the second to get our game going and to get it going early was a big key for us, a big confidence booster, too.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres start strong, finish off Flyers

'“This organization has given me a lot,” Weber said. “I’m very grateful for everything they’ve done for me. It wasn’t always an easy battle here but I’ve worked hard to hopefully represent the crest as well as I can and do my part to help this organization achieve its ultimate goal. It hasn’t been going the best the last two or three years but I really do want to be part of the … [Read more...] about Weber plays elder role for youngsters

Sabres surprise Flyers in shootout win (Philadelphia Inquirer) Mason says he could return next week (Philadelphia Inquirer) Photo gallery (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers tripped by Sabres in shootout (Philadelphia Daily News) Flyers honor one of their own in Desjardins (Philadelphia Daily News) Flyers' MacDonald flummoxed over being a healthy scratch (Philadelphia Daily … [Read more...] about Friday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'"We have some pretty good little shooters on our team," Buffalo coach Ted Nolan said. "We're not afraid to go into the shootouts, for sure."' … [Read more...] about Flynn helps Sabres beat Flyers 3-2 in shootout

'"As far as points are concerned, certainly, it's good to get the two points," said Sabres head coach Ted Nolan. "For the last number of games, I thought our effort has been there. All one-goal games, and to finally come out on the better side of it is a good feeling for sure."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Philadelphia 2 (SO)

'"We've been in those tight games a lot lately," Gionta said. "We just come up on the wrong side. Good to be on the right side."' … [Read more...] about Sabres edge Flyers in shootout, end 4-game skid

'Neuvirth was strong in net, stopping 36 shots for his first victory since November 15, 2014.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Pick Up 3-2 SO Win Over Flyers

'"By no means is it perfect, but the effort's there right from start to finish," said Gionta. "That's the key to these tight games, keeping yourself in it and giving yourself a chance."' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to derail the Flyers

'"I wasn't in the first three, so I tried to have something," Flynn said. "Watch the goalie a little bit and have something if it's tied after the first three [shooters]. Just a move I work on a lot, and it paid off."' … [Read more...] about Neuvirth’s 36 saves help Sabres top Flyers in shootout

'“It’s nice to get it behind you, but it’s more about getting trying to get things on the right track here,” Gionta said. “Pushing the right way, making sure we’re going the right way. Those things are nice, but at the end of the day, wins are way better.”' … [Read more...] about Gionta picks up 500th career point in win over Flyers

Jerry D'Amigo settles into role with Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) RIT's Cameron Burt to join Amerks as defenseman (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage