“I’ve for the most part been sort of a second guy,” Johnson said Friday in First Niagara Center. “At this level, a lot of times what makes a difference is just an opportunity or the right person believing in you.”‘
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O’Reilly wants to put disappointing debut behind him
‘“I just felt I skated around,” O’Reilly said in First Niagara Center. “I wasn’t where I should have been a lot of the time. Whether it was just overthinking or just out of position, I have to be much better for my linemates and for the team.”’
Sabres confident in goalie Chad Johnson
‘“It is exciting,” Johnson said. “Obviously … sort of a goal of mine is to be a starting goaltender.”’
Saturday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Lightning-Sabres preview (Tampa Bay Times)
Lightning-Sabres Preview (AP)
Sabres to start Johnson in goal against Lightning (NHL.com)
Johnson ready to start against Lightning
‘Chad Johnson will take over the starting goaltender duties in the meantime. While there were no call-ups on Friday morning with Rochester set to open their season at night, Linus Ullmark did participate in a full practice with the team.’
Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Veteran steals show in Amerks opener (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Lake Erie Monsters fall to Rochester Americans in season opener, 6-3 (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Ellis’ hat trick sends Amerks to opening night win (Amerks.com)
Photo gallery (Amerks.com)
Monsters Fall in Season Opener to Rochester (LakeErieMonsters.com)