Archives for March 2015

'"We kept the game tight, then had a big third, said Ristolainen. "We kept working hard. We earned it."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Boston 1 (SO)

'"I got to say that I have been impressed with everybody to just keep battling and keep buying in on a day like this, so it feels good."' … [Read more...] about Sabres shock Bruins in shootout

'In the extra session, Anders Lindback absolutely stole the show, with a spectacular glove save in the first minute, and withstanding a barrage of Boston shots in the last 5 minutes to keep the game tied.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Dominated By Bruins, Win in Shootout 2-1

'This was a crazy game, with as badly as they were dominated for 40 minutes, I can't believe this game was tied with seven minutes left.' … [Read more...] about Sabres seemed lost in Boston

'"We were talking about it in-between periods. It was almost like the 'Thrilla in Manila.' We just rope-a-doped them," Nolan said. "I think they got tired going in our offensive zone for the whole period, but they almost seemed like they were in there for 19 minutes, and Lindback played great. I thought we were in pretty good position defensively for a vast majority of the … [Read more...] about Lindback’s 44 saves help Sabres defeat Bruins

'“They seemed to be in there for almost 19 minutes and Lindback played great. I thought we were in pretty good position defensively for a vast majority of the game. We had to be. To luck it out at the end was good for this group.”' … [Read more...] about Lindback earns 1st win as Sabre in shootout victory over Bruins

Amerks' Dan Catenacci suspended 3 games for illegal check (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks recall McPherson and Sundher from Elmira (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

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