'“In situations like this, it’s about having a beginners’ mind, learning how to play the game again and going from there,” center Ryan O’Reilly said after a 3-1 loss to Washington. “It’s frustrating because I think a lot of the guys on the team are playing so well. We’re just not putting it in.”' … [Read more...] about Chances are there, but lamp not lighting for Sabres
Archives for November 26, 2016
Grubauer parties; Kane still limited
'“I don’t think you can disregard what breaking four ribs does to your body,” the coach said. “It’s also not an injury where it just goes away and doesn’t affect you for a period of time. But I think the last few games he’s started to skate the way he can skate and get in the way he can get in on the forecheck and get pucks.”' … [Read more...] about Grubauer parties; Kane still limited
Quick hits: Capitals 3, Sabres 1
'The run of little to no offense continued. Buffalo has scored two goals or fewer in 12 of the last 13 games.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Capitals 3, Sabres 1
Saturday's Washington Coverage
Grubauer and Capitals shut down the Sabres, 3-1 (Washington Post) Capitals recall Paul Carey before Saturday’s game in Toronto (Washington Post) Caps, Grubauer Celebrate Happy Birthday With Win Over Sabres (CSN Mid-Atlantic) Connolly Has Begun Carving Out A Role With The Caps (CSN Mid-Atlantic) Caps Recall Carey For Trip To Toronto (CSN Mid-Atlantic) Grubauer Celebrates … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Washington Coverage
Johansson, Grubauer lead Caps to 3-1 victory over Sabres
'"I think we could've probably had more than a handful of scoring chances with the power play, but nothing to show for it," Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Johansson, Grubauer lead Caps to 3-1 victory over Sabres
Goalie Grubauer helps Captials beat Sabres
'"It's frustrating," center Ryan O'Reilly said. "There's not much you can do. You gotta bear down a little bit more. It's frustrating. Scoring goals again is the problem. That's my job and I'm not doing it right now."' … [Read more...] about Goalie Grubauer helps Captials beat Sabres
Sabres Fall to Caps 3-1
'Buffalo was held to just 1 goal for the 7th time in the month of November.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall to Caps 3-1
From The Locker Room: Sabres-Capitals
'"The chances were there. I myself had a few. Gotta shoot the puck better, it's that simple. We're moving it well, we're supporting each other, we're getting these good looks, but it's beating the goalie. That's all it is. It starts with myself. I gotta do that."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Capitals
Another one goal effort, another loss for Sabres
'"It is frustrating. I don't know what that isn't (frustrated)," Reinhart said of the loss. "They're going to come in spurts. We have to find those chances and bearing down more in practice to lead into the game."' … [Read more...] about Another one goal effort, another loss for Sabres
Observations: Sabres lose 3-1 to Washington
' In 21 games the Sabres now have 38 goals. For those of you who don't like mental math, that's less than two goals a game (1.9 GPG). The bad news: you aren't going to win many games scoring less than two goals a game.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres lose 3-1 to Washington
Philipp Grubauer gets special win for Capitals
'"We've got to score on one of those," Sabres right wing Kyle Okposo said. "We had a lot of opportunities and some good puck movement, but we've got to find a way to get that in the net."' … [Read more...] about Philipp Grubauer gets special win for Capitals
Comeback attempt falls short in Washington
'"I think the chances were there [for] both teams," forward Sam Reinhart said. "I think that was one of the best puck movement power play games and for whatever reason we didn't get goals and some games we weren't as sharp we seem to find the back of the net. It is frustrating when we're getting those looks and not putting them a way."' … [Read more...] about Comeback attempt falls short in Washington
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Amerks skid hits 5 straight after loss to Utica (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Comets win fourth consecutive game (Utica Observer Dispatch) Baptiste Scores Again In 5-2 Loss To Comets (Amerks.com) Comets Win Fourth Straight Game (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage