Archives for February 12, 2016

Canadiens-Sabres preview: Scrivens holds hot hand in goal (Montreal Gazette) Canadiens-Sabres Preview (AP) Sabres' Catenacci out vs. Canadiens (NHL.com) Game Day - Sabres - February 12 (Canadiens.com) Game Preview: Canadiens vs. Sabres (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage

'“It wasn’t our best effort by any stretch. We have to stick to what makes us successful, and we didn’t do that.”' … [Read more...] about Another disheartening blowout for Sabres

'Bailey showed off his rapidly developing maturity by handling the nerve-racking moment with the aplomb of a 10-year veteran. He smiled and laughed away from the ice and skated determinedly on it while soaking in the atmosphere.' … [Read more...] about Williamsville native receives taste of good life with Sabres

'Even when the Sabres made a good play, it didn’t work out. They broke up a rush by high-scoring defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere, but the puck went to Wayne Simmonds and he easily beat Buffalo goaltender Robin Lehner. Michael Raffl scored on a breakaway with 4:03 left in the second.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Flyers 5, Sabres 1

Flyers, Umberger come to life in rout over Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) Umberger ends goal drought in return to lineup (Philadelphia Inquirer) Photo gallery (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers' Umberger finally can take a deep breath (Philadelphia Daily News) Umberger first goal timely in Flyers' win (Bucks County Courier Times) Hakstol makes statement by scratching Read, … [Read more...] about Friday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'"Mental breakdowns, turnovers, lack of coverage, it's a little bit of everything," captain Brian Gionta said.' … [Read more...] about Umberger snaps 50-game scoreless drought, Flyers beat Sabres

'After allowing four goals on 12 shots Tuesday before being yanked, Sabres goalie Robin Lehner (2-4-1) surrendered five more and stopped 23 shots Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Flyers’ 5-1 victory cause for celebration

'Robin Lehner surrendered 5 goals on 28 shots while Philadelphia's Steve Mason came up with 41 saves.' … [Read more...] about Flyers Cruise to 5-1 Win over Sabres

'"I wish that me and D-Lo [Deslauriers] were out on the ice at that time. We could have done a little worse damage to him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Flyers: From the Locker Room

'"We had disappointment in this game and disappointment in how we played," Buffalo coach Dan Bylsma said. "But we've got to cut it loose here in 12 hours and get our focus to the next game and Montreal."' … [Read more...] about Umberger lifts Flyers to victory

'"We had breakdowns," Sabres captain Brian Gionta said. "Mental breakdowns, turnovers, lack of coverage, a little of everything. Unfortunately these last two games have been the same."' … [Read more...] about Outcome spoils Bailey’s debut in Philadelphia

Prapavessis settling into role on Amerks' defense (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage