'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
Archives for December 2017
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
Bruins blank Sabres 3-0, hand Buffalo 3rd straight loss
'“Every time we trend in a good direction and then we get away from the things we did well. In the first period you saw it,” Head Coach Phil Housley said after the game. “The execution was there. The decisions were there. The simple game was there. Ok, so we didn’t score. That’s not a time now going into the second period to change. You have to stick to the game plan.”' … [Read more...] about Bruins blank Sabres 3-0, hand Buffalo 3rd straight loss
Khudobin makes 36 saves, Bruins blank Sabres
'"It's unfortunate because [Lehner] played an excellent game, kept us in the game the whole time," left wing Benoit Pouliot said. "For us to pay him back we've got to put some pucks in the net. We got our chances, it's just a matter of finishing and we kind of let go in the second too, which kind of hurt us for the rest of the game."' … [Read more...] about Khudobin makes 36 saves, Bruins blank Sabres
Sabres deviate from strong start in shutout loss to Bruins
'"It just seems that sometimes we're taking things into our own hands and it just keeps coming back at us. We've got to realize if we just stay with the course of our game plan, eventually it'll break. You'll get a good bounce, you'll get a shot off the shin pad. … We're cracking."' … [Read more...] about Sabres deviate from strong start in shutout loss to Bruins
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks sign Stuart Percy to AHL deal (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
After calling for pride, Sabres' Scandella sees some
'"At the time I was just really mad," the defenseman said. "You fight your whole life to play in this league. I came from a winning culture, and I think guys are starting to understand how much fun it is to win, first of all, but what it means to actually work hard."' … [Read more...] about After calling for pride, Sabres’ Scandella sees some