‘Buffalo went just 1 for 3 on the penalty kill against Washington, a key factor in the 4-1 loss in KeyBank Center. The Sabres have allowed at least one power-play goal in nine of the past 12 games, killing 18 of 32 for a measly 56.3 percent.’
Archives for December 10, 2016
Mike Harrington: It’s a shame Guhle can’t stay
‘”I had a great time and it’s been a lot of fun,” Guhle said. “Being able to play at that level is good to know for next year. I’m looking forward to my next game, whenever that may be. … I’m still 19 and still young. It’s not often defensemen my age even get an opportunity to play in the NHL, especially as a second-rounder. I’ve had a lot of fun. It’s been a great experience.”‘
Sabres Notebook: Capitals own the big moment
‘The lead was down to 2-1 with about eight minutes to play. But the Caps learned their lesson, turned up the forecheck, drew their own power play and regained their two-goal lead when John Carlson scored his first goal of the season.’
Quick hits: Capitals 4, Sabres 1
‘The Capitals skated out of KeyBank Center with a 4-1 victory, the third time Washington has beaten Buffalo in two weeks. The Capitals won the previous games 3-1 and 3-2 in overtime. It is the Caps’ first season sweep of the Sabres since 2012-13.’
Special teams doom Sabres in loss to Capitals
‘The Sabres’ league-worst offense has scored one goal or been shutout nine times at home, where they’re 5-6-3 this season.’
Brendan Guhle’s short stint leaves positive impression on Sabres
‘The collective bargaining agreement dictates Guhle can’t play when the Sabres have enough healthy defensemen. So for this year, yes, Guhle is probably gone. They can’t keep him, even if they’re willing to burn the first season of his entry-level contract.’
Saturday’s Washington Coverage
Jakub Vrana nets his first as Capitals get one for the road in Buffalo (Washington Post)
Jakub Vrana’s First Goal Proves To Be The Game-Winner For Caps (CSN Mid Atlantic)
Two-Goal Second Period Fuels Caps To The Win In Buffalo (CSN Mid Atlantic)
Caps Overpower Sabres, 4-1 (WashingtonCaps.com)
Photo gallery (NHL.com)
Photo gallery (Buffalo News)
Guhle back in Cougars’ den
‘To say Guhle’s week with the Sabres was a success would be an understatement. In three games paired with veteran Cody Franson, Guhle emerged as one of their top defencemen, averaging 16:21 of icetime as the Sabres went 1-1-1-0.’
Oshie, Johansson, Grubauer lift Caps over Sabres 4-1
”’I don’t think we did enough to win the game,” Okposo said. ”We just didn’t have that extra jam.”’
Grubauer propels Capitals past Sabres
‘”We need a better effort finishing right now,” Sabres forward Marcus Foligno said. “It seems like we were kind of winging (it) right now on the power play. You can’t have that attitude. You’ve got to play five-on-five. Two power-play goals against hurts you.”‘