Archives for December 2015

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

'Maybe the third time is the charm for the Buffalo power play. The first two chances were down right abysmal.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo blanked by Capitals 2-0

'"I think [lack of power play success] was a big part of the game. We had the three power plays, easily could have used them to get back in the game...the execution and ability to score wasn't there. I think there was some frustration in our team, in that the fact that we couldn't come through to what we needed to on the power play."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Capitals: From the Locker Room

'Captain Brian Gionta also talked about his teammate. He said, “It’s one of our teammates, but bottom line is when we’re in this room we have to worry about hockey and that’s what we’re worried about.” Gionta added, “It’s a serious accusation, but at the same time that’s what it is at this point in time and until things change, he’s our teammate.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kane speaks about his weekend incident

'"Both the goals against were wall play there, and that's what leads to their goals; we gave them those opportunities," Buffalo coach Dan Bylsma said. "Yes, the margin for error is tiny and small, and I felt like, in the game, they get the goal right at the beginning of the second period, so they get up there, but we didn't give them a lot. What they got, we gave them, and … [Read more...] about Holtby makes 31 saves, Capitals shut out Sabres

'"I think at spurts of time we played well, we did some good things," Sabres defenseman Josh Gorges said. "But I think, when you look back at that game, there was too many times when we got away from what makes us a good team. We tried to do too much on our own. We kind of got separated a little bit and against a good team like that, it's tough to win that way."' … [Read more...] about Holtby blanks Sabres as Capitals take first leg of home-and-home

'Indeed, the Sabres head into Monday’s home game against Washington as one of the NHL’s best third-period teams. They’ve scored 40 of their 84 goals during the final 20 minutes, tied with the Capitals for second most behind Dallas (50). The Sabres have trailed after two periods in 20 of their 35 games, and they’ve come back to get points in six of them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have never-quit mentality

'“Robin was on the ice this morning again taking shots,” Bylsma said in First Niagara Center. “He was working on some post play and some of that pushing off and loading up on the post. We are looking at starting a schedule for him to return to practice and possibly down the road return to play.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Lehner close to practicing

'Evander Kane, a Buffalo Sabres left winger, is the subject of a sex offense investigation by Buffalo police for an incident that allegedly occurred Sunday morning in a downtown hotel room near First Niagara Center, three police sources have told The Buffalo News.' … [Read more...] about Sources: Evander Kane is subject of sex offense investigation

'“You saw him start to play with a lot more energy and a lot more excitement, and maybe he’ll leave some of that burden behind about needing and having to score,” Bylsma said Sunday after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s home game against the Washington Capitals inside the First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Jack Eichel learning NHL game