'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.' … [Read more...] about Lehner’s gaudy home numbers rendered moot by another shutout loss
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."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Bogosian enjoys fight; low ice time for Reinhart
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.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Bruins 3, Sabres 0
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.' … [Read more...] about Karin Housley declares run for U.S. Senate in Minnesota
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.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t score again, waste another strong Robin Lehner effort
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.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Chad Johnson positive through rough stretch
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 … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Boston Coverage
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.' … [Read more...] about GOP Sen. Karin Housley joins race to replace Sen. Al Franken
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.' … [Read more...] about Washington County Republican Karin Housley wants Al Franken’s Senate seat
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.' … [Read more...] about DeBrusk, Khudobin send Bruins to 3-0 win over Sabres
1st Republican enters race to complete Franken’s Senate term
'State Sen. Karin Housley has the name recognition in hockey-mad Minnesota that comes from being married to a Hall of Fame player, Buffalo Sabres head coach Phil Housley, not to mention her 2014 run for statewide office and two terms in the Legislature. But several other Republicans, including former Gov. Tim Pawlenty, are considering running for the seat, which will open up … [Read more...] about 1st Republican enters race to complete Franken’s Senate term
Bruins shut out skidding Sabres
'Buffalo's best chance to get on the scoreboard came late in the second period. With 1:31 remaining, Kyle Okposo and Benoit Pouliot came close on a two-on-one, but Pouliot's late shot fell wide. Seconds later Pouliot missed an open net from the left circle.' … [Read more...] about Bruins shut out skidding Sabres
Sabres shut out by Boston 3-0
'This has been Boston's period from start to finish so far. I feel like the Sabres just need a big hit, maybe from Jake McCabe, or a big turnover that results in a great scoring chance to get them going.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by Boston 3-0
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Bruins
'On feeling like the team is wasting good goaltending: "It's unfortunate because [Lehner] played an excellent game, he kept us in the game the whole time. For us to pay him back, we have to put some pucks in the net. We had our chances, it's just a matter of finishing."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Bruins
5 Observations: Bruins blank Sabres 3-0
'As the third period began, Sam Reinhart found himself on the bench for most of the final frame. Reinhart finished with just 11:05 of ice time, less than all of his teammates not named Zemgus Girgensons.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Bruins blank Sabres 3-0