‘”Their skate went into our goalie in the crease, in the blue paint,” said Housley, his voice rising in the KeyBank Center media room. “I would call that 100 out of 100 times. To me, that’s goalie interference. His skate hits Linus’ skate, which doesn’t allow him to get down into the butterfly and make the save.’
Archives for March 20, 2018
Mike Harrington: Predators live up to billing, look like Cup favorite
‘Hot chicken and barbecue for everybody.’
Sabres Notebook: Options for Mittelstadt; Johnson on Ullmark; Lehner banged up
‘The ideal situation from Buffalo’s standpoint would be to sign the center to an amateur tryout contract for this season and an entry-level deal that begins in 2018-19. It wouldn’t be the best business move for Mittelstadt if he preferred to burn a year, but it would allow him to get professional, minor-league games under his belt before next season.’
The Wraparound: Predators 4, Sabres 0
‘The Sabres outshot Nashville, 35-32, but couldn’t beat goaltender Pekke Rinne. He improved to 40-9-4 as the Preds moved to 48-14-10.’
Vet to get ‘ceremonial’ key to home he already lives in at Sabres game
‘He already has the keys and the house, but Walmart has since signed on as a sponsor of Black’s home. The company, which is featured in promotional packages during Sabres games, is using Monday’s event as a chance to recognize its generosity. Walmart representatives will join Black and Ken Eakes, executive director of the Military Warriors Support Foundation, for a presentation during the first intermission. When contacted, a Pegula Sports and Entertainment representative said the organization was unaware that Black had already received the home.’
Sabres play well against heavyweight Predators, still lose
‘At this point in another lost season, playing well against a powerhouse team gearing up for a run to the Stanley Cup – the Predators have won nine straight road games – represents progress.’
Sabres notes: Predators’ Ryan Ellis grew close to Phil Housley
‘“He was more of almost a friend than a coach,” said Ellis, who scored a career-high 16 goals last season. “That goes a long way with the length of the season and every year, year in and year out.”’
Tuesday’s Nashville Coverage
Predators’ point streak reaches record 15 games in victory against Sabres (Nashville Tennessean)
Predators rave about Rinne, believe he’ll win Vezina Trophy (NHL.com)
Photo gallery (NHL.com)
Rinne Continues Vezina Push, Shuts Out Sabres as Preds Win Again (NashvillePredators.com)
Photo gallery (Buffalo News)
Rinne gets 40th win as Predators beat Sabres 4-0
‘“I can’t fault the way our guys played. I thought they brought their best game,” Housley said. “One thing I’d like to see our guys do better is stop in front of the net and start pounding it, whacking at some loose pucks there.”’
Nashville shuts out Sabres 4-0
‘This game has fallen into the trap of so many others this season. The visitors are now content with running the time off of the clock, now that the Sabres have failed to convert on their early power play chance this frame. It was a carryover from the second period, and yielded little to no offense.’