Archives for March 8, 2015

'Coach Ted Nolan on Meszaros: “He could miss a little while. I don’t think too long. We’ll see when he gets back and get our doctors to look at him. Same thing with Bogosian.”' … [Read more...] about Hackett’s backup helmet doesn’t help

'Taking control is a lot to ask of minor-leaguers Phil Varone or Tim Schaller. But younger veterans such as Zach Bogosian, Marcus Foligno and Tyler Ennis – guys who are at a similar stage of their careers to Briere in 2003 – have a chance to join Brian Gionta on the leadership panel by finishing strong during the final 16 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ young vets need to be leading

Brooks Laich ends drought, Alex Ovechkin returns to power Capitals’ rout (Washington Post) Six goals from six skaters fuel Capitals in most dominant win this season (Washington Post) Ovechkin returns to Capitals' lineup against Sabres (AP) Capitals steamroll reeling Buffalo Sabres (CSN Washington) Caps keep the pedal down against the fatigued Sabres (CSN Washington) Caps … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Washington Coverage

'Larsson put the Sabres ahead just 2:35 in, but Glencross got the equalizer for the Capitals less than three minutes later.' … [Read more...] about Ovechkin scores in return, Capitals defeat Sabres 6-1

'"I think we benefitted a little bit. They (Sabres) were in Ottawa last night. It is a lot harder trip than people realize," said Capitals coach Barry Trotz. "We had to do that earlier in the year and it is a real tough trip. Last night, they competed. Got to give Buffalo a lot of credit, but we worked today. We talked about responding, trying to build our game and coming after … [Read more...] about Washington 6, Buffalo 1

'"I bit on it and I looked stupid on it," Hackett said. "I mean, that's why he's got forty-something goals, right? He's a pretty special player, but there's no excuse."' … [Read more...] about Capitals blast fatigued Sabres in 6-1 win

'The onslaught would continue at the 13:53 mark of the period as Books Laich found the back of the net with a wicked wrist shot just inside the blue line. That would be the end of the night for Matt Hackett as he was pulled in favor of Anders Lindback. Hackett gave up 4 goals on 23 shots in total.' … [Read more...] about Capitals Demolish Sabres 6-1

'As often happens, this turned upside down in the second period as Washington scored three goals and outshot Buffalo 23-8.' … [Read more...] about Sabres want a slow pace in Washington

'The Capitals took a season-high 45 shots, allowed a season-low 17 and won by a season-high five goals.' … [Read more...] about Ovechkin scores 44th in return, Capitals defeat Sabres

'“I felt our fatigue really clicked in in the third period,” Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. “We just didn’t seem to have any kind of legs underneath us and they took advantage.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in rout to Capitals

Q+A: Amerks' captain Bagnall talks about the growth of prospects McCabe and Pysyk (WGR-AM) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage