Archives for December 29, 2015

'For now, keeping him in the Buffalo lineup seems reasonable. Less certain is how he goes forward with his community initiatives. Evander Kane has become a fixture with the Boys & Girls Club of Buffalo, taking several dozen kids to dinner and a trip to the Dave and Buster’s arcade at the Walden Galleria last month. A week before Christmas, he took a group of 50 to dinner at … [Read more...] about In disappointing situation, Evander Kane meets things head-on

'“It set in with the power-play opportunities that we had and squandered,” coach Dan Bylsma said in First Niagara Center. “It was a big part of the game. We had the three power plays, easily could have used them to get back in the game in the second period. The execution and the ability to score wasn’t there, and I think there was some frustration in our team.”' … [Read more...] about Frustration reigns as Capitals shut out Sabres

'“Back then we were young kids, not experienced and we just go out there and have fun and play hockey,” captain Alex Ovechkin said in First Niagara Center. “If we win, we win. As soon as we win 10 games, Bruce came to us and said, ‘Hey, we can set the record, and go ahead and do it.’ We just do that kind of stuff, and it was fun.' … [Read more...] about Capitals are all business

'In addition to delivering the win, Ovechkin riled up the Sabres and the crowd with five minutes to go. He pushed Josh Gorges into the boards from behind, which led to Jake McCabe coming over for a big retaliatory hit. Ovechkin went after McCabe as both benches buzzed. No penalties were called.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Capitals 2, Sabres 0

'Although Kane did not provide any further details during his brief statement, sources familiar with the case said he has told people that he had consensual sex with the young woman after meeting her in a downtown bar and taking her to his room in the Buffalo Marriott HarborCenter early Sunday morning.' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane denies any wrongdoing in encounter with 20-year-old woman

'The units squandered opportunities against the Capitals, the NHL’s hottest team, looking ugly and disjointed. They couldn’t even set up in the zone and mustered only two shots on net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ power play fruitless in loss to Capitals

'Kane skated with his teammates Monday morning. Prior to taking the ice, Kane addressed his teammates with Sabres coach Dan Bylsma present.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evander Kane professes innocence: ‘I’ve done nothing wrong’

'“Both of the goals against were wall play and that’s what led to their goals. We handed them their goals,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “The margin for error is tiny (against Washington).”' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked by Caps

'“We take the allegation made today against Evander Kane very seriously. We are gathering facts and have been in touch with the NHL and Evander’s representatives. Until we have more information we will not have any additional comment,” the team said in a released statement.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kane center of investigation

Despite depleted lineup, Capitals keep rolling to eighth straight victory (Washington Post) John Carlson’s streak of consecutive games ends at 412 (Washington Post) Capitals’ Michael Latta suffers arm injury during fight (Washington Post) Braden Holtby brilliant again in shutout win vs. Buffalo (CSN Mid Atlantic) Carlson's streak ends just short of record vs. Sabres (CSN … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Washington Coverage

'Given the publicity surrounding the recent sexual assault investigation in Erie County of Blackhawks star Patrick Kane — one that was dropped last month — authorities understandably are moving ahead with caution, especially after they said the woman in the Evander Kane situation told police that she had “no recollection” of what transpired with him.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evander Kane on sex offence allegation: ‘I’ve done nothing wrong’

'"I respect the legal process, and I unfortunately, at this time, there's not much more I can talk about."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evander Kane on sex offense investigation: ‘I’ve done nothing wrong’

'Buffalo's Tyler Ennis crashed the net and pushed the puck past Holtby with 4:10 remaining, but the referee immediately waved off the goal. Bylsma challenged the call, but replays determined that Ennis made incidental contact with Holtby while the puck was in the crease.' … [Read more...] about Holtby, Capitals beat Sabres 2-0 for 8th straight win

'Kane spoke for about 30 seconds in the Sabres locker room on Monday morning following the team's skate before its game against the Washington Capitals. It was the first time Kane was able to comment since The Buffalo News was the first to report a day earlier that he was the subject of the investigation by Buffalo police. Kane said he respects the legal process and noted … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kane says he’s innocent amid sex crime investigation

'"It's not clicking the way we'd like it," defenseman Cody Franson said. "That goes to a lack of execution for the most part."' … [Read more...] about Holtby, Capitals shut out Sabres