Archives for March 17, 2015

Sabres-Bruins Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (19-43-7) at Boston Bruins (36-23-10) (The Sports Network) Bruins host Sabres eyeing season sweep (NHL.com) Bruins-Sabres Preview: Boston Not Taking Struggling Buffalo For Granted (NESN) Projected Lines, Pairings For Bruins-Sabres (NESN) Bruins Not Underestimating Buffalo (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Boston Coverage

'“They had two power-play chances, got two goals,” defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen said. “We played better than last time against these guys, but still losses are always losses. It’s tough right now. It would be nice to win games.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres make a capital point

'“When you get bucked off that certain horse, it’s nice to jump right back on where the horse bucked you off,” Nolan said. “It was just one of those freaky things that happened. We know Boston is a tough place to play no matter what. Hopefully he’ll have a good result this time.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Hackett returns to scene of personal injury

'“A lot of people might think we’re playing for nothing, but you’re playing for pride out there, you’re playing for the crest on the sweater, and again, you’re playing for jobs,” Sabres defenseman Mike Weber said. “… I thought it was a heck of an effort out of our team tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres play Capitals tough, fall in shootout

'“The speed and the skill really shines through, the amount of open ice,” Ellis, who played 38 games in Rochester this season, said Monday prior to the Sabres’ 4-3 shootout loss to the Washington Capitals. “It’s incredible to see it, and it’s non-stop action."' … [Read more...] about Sabres think 3-on-3 overtime format would work

Capitals grind out a shootout victory against last-place Sabres (Washington Post) Caps overcome slow start to earn win in Buffalo (CSN Washington) Caps slip past Sabres in shootout, 4-3 (WashingtonCaps.com) Photo gallery (WashingtonCaps.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Washington Coverage

'"These guys for the last little while have been giving everything," Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. "They punch the clock."' … [Read more...] about Kuznetsov caps Capitals’ 4-3 shootout win over Sabres

'Bogosian has already missed one game due to a lower body injury. Meszaros will not play after aggravating a hand injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres address banged-up defense by calling up Ruhwedel

'"They gave us what they had to give and that's all you can ask for," Nolan said.' … [Read more...] about Washington 4, Buffalo 3 (SO)

'"These guys for the last little while have been giving everything," Sabres head coach Ted Nolan said. "They punch the clock, they come. ... You have to be very pleased with the effort."' … [Read more...] about Kuznetsov leads Capitals to shootout win

'After a scoreless overtime period, Kuznetsov snapped a shot past Lindback in the first round of the shootout. Holtby was perfect, denying Ennis, Matt Moulson and Phil Varone, giving Washington the 4-3 win.' … [Read more...] about Caps Outlast Sabres in Shootout 4-3

'"I think we played well," said Ennis. "I was happy with our effort. We competed...everyone, from [Lindback] all the way out, all four lines. I was happy with the way we played. It would have been nice to have two points, but we'll still try to get it tomorrow in Boston."' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t take advantage of a tired team

'"I think we’ve known what [Larsson] can do for a long time," Sabres defenseman Mike Weber said. "He’s really just showing everyone what he can do. He’s a bulldog out there. He’s hard to play against, he’s strong on the puck." … [Read more...] about Kuznetsov lifts Capitals past Sabres in shootout

'"It's a great opportunity. I can't ask for anything more," Larsson said. "I've just got to show it every day and work hard. If you play with those guys you have to work your [butt] off and show them you want to play with them."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Larsson, Varone shining in expanded roles

'“These guys for the last little while have given everything they’ve got. They punch the clock,” Nolan said. “You couldn’t say one guy gave us any less than the other. They gave us what they had to give, and that’s all you can ask for.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t hold off caps in shootout