Anze Kopitar, Michael Amadio score two each in Kings' 4-2 win over Sabres (Los Angeles Times) Kings' Alex Iafallo gives more than old-college try in surprising rookie season (Los Angeles Times) What we learned from the Kings' 4-2 win over the Sabres (Los Angeles Times) Photo gallery (NHL.com) February 16 postgame notes (LAKings.com) February 17 postgame quotes: John … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Archives for February 2018
Kopitar, Amadio score 2 each in Kings’ 4-2 win over Sabres
'The press box shook with the loud sound of a door slamming, and Sabres general manager Jason Botterill was spotted leaving the team’s booth shortly after Kopitar scored his first goal to put the Kings up 2-0.' … [Read more...] about Kopitar, Amadio score 2 each in Kings’ 4-2 win over Sabres
The Kings conquer the Sabres 4-2
'The Sabres gave up 19 shots in the first period, and goals on 3 straight shots in the 2nd, as the lost their 2nd game in a row. Robin Lehner gave up some goals he will want back, but was given no help in the process.' … [Read more...] about The Kings conquer the Sabres 4-2
Kings' Iafallo has a great first game in Buffalo
'Iafallo has worked his way up the Kings lineup and is now playing with Anze Kopitar and Dustin Brown.' … [Read more...] about Kings’ Iafallo has a great first game in Buffalo
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Kings
'"We weren't ready to play. We didn't bring enough energy into our building. It's unacceptable."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Kings
5 Observations: Kings take down Sabres 4-2
'Robin Lehner would certainly tell you he would want back the goal he allowed in the first period to Michael Amadio. But what is the guy supposed to do when his team is outshot 19-8 in the first 20 minutes? If it wasn't for Lehner the game could've been out of reach after the first period.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Kings take down Sabres 4-2
Eden native Alex Iafallo returns home, nets assist in Kings’ win over Sabres
'The NHL rookie had a strong contingent of family and friends in attendance — there was even an “Eden Loves Iafallo” and several cutouts of his face.' … [Read more...] about Eden native Alex Iafallo returns home, nets assist in Kings’ win over Sabres
Kings defeat Sabres in Buffalo for first time in 15 years
'Lehner made 26 saves through two periods; Chad Johnson played the third period and made six saves.' … [Read more...] about Kings defeat Sabres in Buffalo for first time in 15 years
Sabres lament slow start following loss to Kings
'"We weren't prepared for that, so we have to just get better tomorrow, learn from it, show them and continue to try to work at it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres lament slow start following loss to Kings
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Feast turns to famine for Rochester Americans (Buffalo News) Amerks earn a point, but blanked by Devils in overtime (Amerks.com) Kearns scores in OT for Devils’ 1-0 win over Dmerks (BinghamtonDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
As contenders line up to face Sabres, it's not fun being out of playoffs
'"We still have a lot to work for," Nolan said in KeyBank Center. "Guys are battling for different things. You come in here and just work. It's really simple. You just come in here and work and put your best foot forward, try to win as many games as we can."' … [Read more...] about As contenders line up to face Sabres, it’s not fun being out of playoffs
Sabres Notebook: Cancer relapses for commercial star; penalty trouble; Wilson shines
'During the Buffalo Sabres' home games this month, the team is playing a fundraising commercial starring Ryan O'Reilly, Martin Biron, Sabretooth and a 5-year-old girl named Isabella Phelan. With a bow in her hair, she smiles throughout the ad for cancer-fighting "Bald for Bucks." The commercial is light-hearted, but it's taken on a sadder tone. Biron revealed Phelan has … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Cancer relapses for commercial star; penalty trouble; Wilson shines
How do you sell Sabres tickets that no one wants? You don't.
'"This is the worst it's ever been in the 30 years I've worked hockey," he said a block from KeyBank Center before Tuesday's game. "They just don't want them."' … [Read more...] about How do you sell Sabres tickets that no one wants? You don’t.
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo piling up points
'Okposo, 29, has been making a lot more notable plays recently. After a slow start, the 10-year veteran has been enjoying a hot streak, compiling 16 points in the last 16 games entering this afternoon’s tilt against the Los Angeles Kings inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo piling up points
Sabres’ Jordan Nolan excited to face Kings again
'“I have a lot of friends on that team, that’s where I started my career and we were successful from the start, so you always have that kind of bond no matter where you go,” Nolan, who was claimed on waivers Sept. 27, said this afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jordan Nolan excited to face Kings again