‘Lehner is a convenient target for the catcall crowd but this season down the drain rests on the head of the NHL’s worst offense. What more can Lehner do? At home, he’s got a 1.94 goals against average and .935 save percentage.’
Archives for December 20, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Bogosian enjoys fight; low ice time for Reinhart
‘”I just saw one of my teammates get hit really hard,” Bogosian said after the 3-0 loss to the Bruins. “It was a clean hit. I respect the way Miller plays. He plays the game hard, and I know he would probably do the same thing for his teammate if that was me.”‘
The Wraparound: Bruins 3, Sabres 0
‘The Sabres, meanwhile, fell to 1-2-3 in their last six games. It was the fourth time this season they’ve been shut out and all of those have come in the last 11 games.’
Karin Housley declares run for U.S. Senate in Minnesota
‘Housley, a Republican state senator in Minnesota since 2013 who ran for for lieutenant governor in 2014 and lost, announced her intention to run for Franken’s seat in a video message Tuesday morning.’
Sabres can’t score again, waste another strong Robin Lehner effort
‘After Tuesday’s 3-0 loss before 17,811, a game in which the Boston Bruins scored two empty-net goals, the Sabres have scored 17 times in Lehner’s 11 home starts.’
Sabres goalie Chad Johnson positive through rough stretch
‘Naturally, Johnson is frustrated. In 12 games, he is 1-5-3 with a ghastly 3.76 goals-against average and an .880 save percentage, his lone win coming Oct. 15.’
Wednesday’s Boston Coverage
Bruins are sharp in win over Sabres (Boston Globe)
Charlie McAvoy is a fighting man, too (Boston Globe)
Anton Khudobin backstops Bruins to 3-0 win over Buffalo (Boston Herald)
Bruins notebook: Adam McQuaid almost ready to return from broken leg (Boston Herald)
Anton Khudobin posts shutout, Jake DeBrusk stays hot to lead Boston Bruins to win over Buffalo Sabres (Springfield Republican)
Bruins Wrap: Anton Khudobin Makes 36 Saves As Boston Beats Sabres 3-0 (NESN)
Bruins’ Fourth Line Becoming Integral Part Of Boston’s Success (NESN)
Talking Points: Khudobin the star of the show vs. Sabres (NBC Sports Boston)
Bruins 3, Sabres 0: Anton Khudobin powers Bruins to victory (WEEI-AM)
Anderson: It’s time to start paying attention to what Bruins are doing (WEEI-AM)
Photo gallery (NHL.com)
Photo gallery (Buffalo News)
GOP Sen. Karin Housley joins race to replace Sen. Al Franken
‘Housley is married to Phil Housley, the coach of the National Hockey League’s Buffalo Sabres; the couple have four children and two grandchildren.’
Washington County Republican Karin Housley wants Al Franken’s Senate seat
‘The Housley name is well-known among hockey circles. She is married to Buffalo Sabres head coach and NHL Hall of Famer Phil Housley.’
DeBrusk, Khudobin send Bruins to 3-0 win over Sabres
‘Buffalo threatened to get on the board first in the second period, but Khudobin made a pad save on Evander Kane to keep the game scoreless. Then with 9:46 remaining in the period, DeBrusk carried the puck into the Sabres zone and fired a wrist shot over Robin Lehner’s shoulder.’