About last night ... Canadiens beat hapless Sabres 3-0 (Montreal Gazette) In the Habs' Room: 'A win is a win,' Alzner says after beating lowly Sabres (Montreal Gazette) Game Report: Canadiens' win over Buffalo bad news for draft positioning (Montreal Gazette) The Canadiens snatch a win at the Sabers (Journal de Montreal) "Victory is good" - Claude Julien (Journal de … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage
Archives for March 2018
Niemi stops 35 shots in Canadiens’ 3-0 win over Sabres
'Nothing is going right for the NHL’s last-place Sabres, who closed their six-game homestand at 1-4-1. The Sabres’ league-worst home record dropped to 11-22-5, and they must win their final two home games to avoid setting a franchise low for fewest wins in an 82-game season (13-21-7, in 2012-13).' … [Read more...] about Niemi stops 35 shots in Canadiens’ 3-0 win over Sabres
Sabres shut out by Montreal 3-0
'Linus Ullmark made 21 saves for the Sabres, but it was not enough as the Montreal Canadiens shut out Buffalo 3-0 on Friday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by Montreal 3-0
The Sabres try to erase the bad games at home
'The Sabres made one of the worst goaltenders in the NHL looks like Carey Price, but that’s normal.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres try to erase the bad games at home
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canadiens
'"To a man, we have to look at ourselves and see if we're really truly working at things or just assuming we're getting better each day."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canadiens
5 Observations: Sabres shut out by Canadiens 3-0
'In three games played this week the Sabres have only one goal [one goal in nine periods]. Friday proved to be another glorious example of why the Sabres have found the back of the net fewer than any other team. For those keeping track at home, the Arizona Coyotes, who have also spent the entire season in the league basement, now have 11 more goals than the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres shut out by Canadiens 3-0
Sabres homestand ends with another loss
'The offense was ineffective, the effort was inconsistent, and the outcome was incredibly predictable.' … [Read more...] about Sabres homestand ends with another loss
Niemi gets first shutout for Canadiens in win against Sabres
'"We definitely beat ourselves tonight," Buffalo forward Ryan O'Reilly said. "They didn't do anything special. We missed the chances, didn't handle the puck as good as we wanted to tonight. I think all the guys felt the same, it's almost embarrassing. We could've at least made a game of it."' … [Read more...] about Niemi gets first shutout for Canadiens in win against Sabres
Sabres unable to capitalize on chances in shutout loss
'"That's the thing I've talked about in the past about handling success. We have good success, realize, recognize what we get, and then we totally get away from it, and then we're forcing pucks and turning pucks over. We have a little bit of cheat in our game, we're on the wrong side, and that's what happens."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to capitalize on chances in shutout loss
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks miss another chance to clinch playoff spot with a loss (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Rochester Amerks 'humble' legend Dick Gamble dies (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Devils hand Amerks fourth straight loss (Amerks.com) Amerks mourn the loss of Hall of Famer Dick Gamble (Amerks.com) Lappin’s hat trick sinks Amerks, 4-2 (BinghamtonDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
As chances to play keep dwindling, Sabres' Gorges ponders uncertain future
'"It's miserable. Just miserable," Gorges admitted to The Buffalo News Thursday in KeyBank Center. "It always sucks not playing. There's nothing good about it. There never will be. Then you add into the fact of where I am in my career, where I am with my contract, trying to look forward to what's going to come. After a year like this, it's hard to swallow. I don't know … [Read more...] about As chances to play keep dwindling, Sabres’ Gorges ponders uncertain future
Sabres Notebook: The day after, Housley still miffed by Coyotes' loss; Ullmark to start against Habs
'"I just thought we weren't doing what I told them to do, which was a simple execution play of attacking with wide speed and a middle-lane drive," Housley said after the workout ended. "So I just tried to get their attention and I thought the execution from that point was good."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: The day after, Housley still miffed by Coyotes’ loss; Ullmark to start against Habs
Sabres need better efforts if they hope to be competitive
'Housley finally had enough after watching them execute the drill incorrectly, yelling, “Get on your toes and start (expletive) working!”' … [Read more...] about Sabres need better efforts if they hope to be competitive
The retreat is near for Josh Gorges
'"It's clear to me that I'm nearing the end," Gorges said in the Sabers' luxurious locker room after training at KeyBank Arena. At my age and my last year of a contract, this scenario is possible. I do not have the chance to play and prove my value. I'll get my answer soon. I still believe that I can play in this league, but it is not me who will decide unfortunately."' … [Read more...] about The retreat is near for Josh Gorges
Friday's Montreal Coverage
Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres: Five things you should know (Montreal Gazette) The retreat is near for Josh Gorges (Journal de Montreal) Sabres looking for more against Habs (The Sports Xchange) Canadiens at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Back where it began for Deslauriers (Canadiens.com) Game Preview: Canadiens (26-36-12) @ Sabres (23-38-12) (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage