Patrice Bergeron lights it up again, helps Bruins polish off Sabres (Boston Globe) Zdeno Chara, jaw surgery and all, returns to lineup (Boston Globe) Patrice Bergeron strikes twice in Bruins win over Sabres (Boston Herald) Connor Clifton has opportunity in Bruins’ defensive misfortunes (Boston Herald) Bruins Wrap: Patrice Bergeron Scores Two In Boston’s 3-0 Win Vs. Sabres … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage
Archives for 2019
Bergeron’s 3rd straight 2-goal game lifts Bruins over Sabres
'“We were really angry after the second period,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. “That was good that the group came back out and fought and tried to turn it, but it wasn’t there. I’ve seen Halak play very well. He was our goalie at the World Cup and he really had a good game today.”' … [Read more...] about Bergeron’s 3rd straight 2-goal game lifts Bruins over Sabres
Bruins blank Sabres, 3-0
'Buffalo failed to score a goal for the first time since November 2nd, and also have only five goals in their last four games.' … [Read more...] about Bruins blank Sabres, 3-0
The Sabres let Boston's stars run wild and lose again
'Buffalo is not a real tough team and many of their forwards like to play on the perimeter and not pay the price where goals are scored. I listened to Phil Housley for two season beg his players to go to the net and now Krueger is doing the same thing almost on a nightly basis.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres let Boston’s stars run wild and lose again
Bergeron scores twice as Sabres fall 3-0 to Bruins
'It was a good crowd tonight with minimal seats available, but I'd be lying if I didn't note the amount of Boston fans. I could see all of the yellow and black from press row but it wasn't until the Bruins scored their first goal of the night that you realized how many visiting fans were in the house. Hint: it was fairly loud with applause following both goals. It's nice to see … [Read more...] about Bergeron scores twice as Sabres fall 3-0 to Bruins
Sabres Shutout By Boston 3-0
'The Sabres drop their second straight, and now have just two points in their last five games. The home and home series against Boston continues Sunday at TD Garden.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Shutout By Boston 3-0
Halak, Bruins shut out Sabres to end home winning streak
'"We all knew the challenge of the [holiday] break going in and both teams had the same challenge," Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger said. "I thought we really, after the slow start, first three, four minutes, I thought we really settled into a good game 5-on-5 and then what happened was the [penalty-kill] breakdown just sent shockwaves through us. We gave up that pace and battle … [Read more...] about Halak, Bruins shut out Sabres to end home winning streak
Sabres focused on finding answers on offense following loss to Bruins
'"Boston didn't need many opportunities. They're an experienced team. They jump in those holes and they do damage very quickly. We've got to get that ruthlessness when we felt in the first period we had the upper hand. We need to get ourselves the lead and we didn't do it. That's gonna definitely be a focus moving into the next game against them."' … [Read more...] about Sabres focused on finding answers on offense following loss to Bruins
At the Horn: Bruins 3 - Sabres 0
'Ullmark was solid for Buffalo, particularly in the early goings of the game, stopping chances by both Danton Heinen and Charlie Coyle.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Bruins 3 – Sabres 0
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks’ Leier beats the clock, and Sens (Buffalo News) Late goal lifts Amerks over Senators (Amerks.com) Sens suffer late disappointment in Rochester (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres and Bruins linked through the decade as matchups loom at the end of the 2010s
'Buffalo, of course, carries the league's longest playoff drought at eight years and counting, but the numbers are worse. With three games left, the Sabres are 311-371-103 for the 2010s and their .462 points percentage is 30th out of 31 NHL teams, ahead of only Edmonton's .452.' … [Read more...] about Sabres and Bruins linked through the decade as matchups loom at the end of the 2010s
After years of scoring, Sabres’ Kyle Okposo thriving in new checking role
'“I love the grind,” said Okposo, whose Sabres host the Boston Bruins tonight at KeyBank Center following a three-day Christmas break. “I love just being hard on pucks down low, taking pucks to the net, fighting for every inch, hunting pucks down, creating turnovers. I think that stuff, I thrive on that and I really enjoy doing that.”' … [Read more...] about After years of scoring, Sabres’ Kyle Okposo thriving in new checking role
Friday's Boston Coverage
Bruins face interesting home-and-home against Sabres (Boston Herald) Top scorers Eichel and Pastrnak meet in Buffalo-Boston matchup (AP) Bruins take aim at Sabres' home win streak (Field Level Media) Bruins at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Need to Know: Bruins at Sabres (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Boston Coverage
Four Sabres prospects to play in 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship
'The Buffalo Sabres have been well represented at this tournament over the years, and this year is no exception with four prospects playing in the 2020 tournament.' … [Read more...] about Four Sabres prospects to play in 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship
Dylan Cozens among four Sabres prospects at world junior championships
'"It’s great. First of all, it’s rewarding to our amateur staff because those guys work very hard, they pound a lot of miles, a lot of lonesome nights and to see our players – it’s great for Dylan Cozens," Sabres assistant general manager Randy Sexton said. "That’s exciting, but hey, we’ve got Matej Pekar that’s a fourth-round pick, and we’ve got Erik Portillo, who’s a … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens among four Sabres prospects at world junior championships