Archives for February 25, 2015

'Winger Tyler Ennis (lower body) is potentially out for a few days. But the word on center Zemgus Girgensons does not seem to be good. Girgensons took a direct hit to his right foot blocking a howitzer by Columbus defenseman James Wisniewski midway through the second period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Blue Jackets, 4-2

'Certainly, the work of goaltender Michal Neuvirth is a major factor in the improvement. So is the physicality of newly acquired defenseman Zach Bogosian. But the Sabres have shown more aggressiveness as opponents advance up the ice and once they set up in the offensive zone, and have flashed more active sticks and more jumps into shot lanes as well.' … [Read more...] about Penalty killers climb out of basement

Forsberg struggles in net (Columbus Dispatch) It's no secret now ... Blue Jackets will be sellers (Columbus Dispatch) Wisniewski being shopped around (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (Columbus Dispatch) Blue Jackets in need of some surgical buttressing (Fox Sports Ohio) Three takeaways from the Blue Jackets 4-2 loss to the Sabres (Fox Sports Ohio) Neuvirth makes 45 … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Columbus Coverage

'Cody Hodgson, Mark Pysyk and Chris Stewart also scored for the offense-starved Sabres, who had gotten just one goal in five of their previous six games. They hadn't had as many as four goals in their last 13 games.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons powers Sabres’ rare burst in 4-2 win over CBJ

'Neuvirth upheld the lead with 18 saves over the final 20 minutes. "Always focusing on the next shot. Always in my head, playing the game like it's 0-0," Neuvirth said of his mindset.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Columbus 2

'"The guys had jump, Nolan said. "They wanted to go for the net, they wanted to attack."' … [Read more...] about Sabres earn rare win over Blue Jackets

'Girgensons took a shot off his foot/ankle area in the second period and fell to the ice in obvious pain. Helped off by his teammates, Girgensons headed to the dressing room and did not return. Ennis, meanwhile, was not on the Buffalo bench to start the third period.' … [Read more...] about Neuvirth Shines Again in 4-2 Win

'Marcus finished with 19:05 of ice time, second-most among Buffalo forwards after Zemgus Girgensons and Tyler Ennis went down. He finished with the one assist on Mark Pysyk's goal with one shot on net and three hits. His brother, Nick, had almost identical playing time -- 19:13 -- on 22 shifts with three shots and three hits.' … [Read more...] about It’s another edition of Foligno vs Foligno

'If Murray tells Nolan to play Lindback over Neuvirth, surely that doesn't sit well with Nolan. Well, welcome to the world. We all have bosses and while we might think we know more than they do from our view in the trenches, they get to tell us whatever they want. Are we really supposed to think that general managers -- or even owners -- haven't told coaches things like this? … [Read more...] about Should Murray be willing to ‘go downstairs’?

'The Sabres entered the game averaging an NHL-low 1.7 goals-per-game and had scored one goal in five of their past six games, but pounced on Forsberg, who made 27 saves in his fifth NHL game.' … [Read more...] about Neuvirth makes 45 saves, Sabres down Blue Jackets

'The team will wait for further evaluations on each player. Nolan is concerned that Girgensons’ injury could be season-ending, but is waiting for official word. He said Ennis could miss anywhere from a few days to a week.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons, Ennis injured in win over Columbus

Justin Kea makes a point without scoring in Amerks' win (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Lake Erie Monsters schooled by Rochester Americans, 5-1 (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Amerks end skid with 5-1 win over Monsters (Amerks.com) Monsters Fall To Rochester 5-1 (LakeErieMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage