Senators win against Sabres tops big night for Phillips (Ottawa Citizen) Warren's Piece: In praise of Phillips celebration ... Digesting the return for DeMelo ... Will Jayce stick around? (Ottawa Citizen) Garrioch: An emotional Chris Phillips watches his No. 4 get lifted to the rafters (Ottawa Sun) Chris Phillips has earned plenty of respect in the Ottawa Senators dressing … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Ottawa Coverage
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Anisimov, Pageau score 2 each as Senators beat Sabres 7-4
'“Overall very, very disappointing when you look at the start and the table that we had set and how we let that go on our own,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. “We’re very disappointed right now with the result.”' … [Read more...] about Anisimov, Pageau score 2 each as Senators beat Sabres 7-4
Sabres can't solve the Senators again, fall 7-4 in Ottawa
'For the second time in less than a month, the Buffalo Sabres could not solve the lowly Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t solve the Senators again, fall 7-4 in Ottawa
5 Observations: Senators top Sabres 7-4
'Sure, there were plenty of mistakes in front of him but Hutton could've been a lot better. It wouldn't be fair to place the blame squarely on his shoulders, yet it's hard not to be critical of the goaltending when the starter gets beaten six times.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Senators top Sabres 7-4
Report: Buffalo tops list of 'hockey hotbeds cooling down'
'According to the list, Wyshynski cites Buffalo's decline due to total participation numbers in youth hockey over the last five years.' … [Read more...] about Report: Buffalo tops list of ‘hockey hotbeds cooling down’
Sens Snap Sabres Streak 7-4
'The Sabres jumped out to a 2-0 lead on a pair of goals by Brandon Montour but it unraveled quickly.' … [Read more...] about Sens Snap Sabres Streak 7-4
Senators score seven in victory against Sabres
'"It's a game of momentum and we had it all in the first 10 minutes … and let it go," Buffalo forward Kyle Okposo said. "So, disappointing."' … [Read more...] about Senators score seven in victory against Sabres
Early lead slips away in loss to Senators
'"We were doing the things we thought we needed to do to play well against Ottawa and that power play, from the get-go, just didn't have the work ethic that we need," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "We know that Ottawa's the best shorthanded scoring team in the league. We had awareness of that. They had two scoring chances on that power play. Very disappointing."' … [Read more...] about Early lead slips away in loss to Senators
At the Horn: Sabres 4 - Senators 7
'Then in 3:29, the Senators scored four goals to take a two-goal lead.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 4 – Senators 7
Kyle Okposo is happy his 500th point was key goal in Sabres' victory
'"It's something that obviously is a nice milestone, a nice accomplishment," Okposo said after practice Monday before the team headed to Ottawa for a game Tuesday against the Senators. "I'll probably look back more when I'm done at these things. I'm honestly just happy the game went the way that it did and we were able to get a big team win."' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo is happy his 500th point was key goal in Sabres’ victory
Sabres suspend Zach Bogosian for failure to report to Rochester
'The Sabres announced the suspension in a terse two-sentence tweet and the club said: "There will be no further information or comment at this time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres suspend Zach Bogosian for failure to report to Rochester
Sabres could find charged atmosphere in Ottawa after Chris Phillips jersey retirement
'"That's going to be a mental test for us from the pregame skate being normal to a delayed start due to a very well-deserved recognition of Phillips," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said after practice Monday. "Let us find our proper path to what we need to do."' … [Read more...] about Sabres could find charged atmosphere in Ottawa after Chris Phillips jersey retirement
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin showcasing evolving game, playing better defense
'“I had never done that before in the NHL, so I learned a lot,” Dahlin said after the Sabres prepared for Tuesday’s road game against the Ottawa Senators. “I just refocused and found out some stuff I can improve on. So far, it worked out.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin showcasing evolving game, playing better defense
Sabres notes: Carter Hutton, Johan Larsson expected to face Senators
'Following a brutal stretch in which he did not win a game for more than three months, Hutton has won four consecutive starts, compiling a 2.23 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Carter Hutton, Johan Larsson expected to face Senators
Sabres suspend Zach Bogosian for failing to report to Amerks
'Bogosian has a base salary of $6 million this season, which he will not be paid during the suspension. If he stays suspended or his contract is terminated, the Sabres would save about $1.3 million in salary cap space, according to capfriendly.com.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suspend Zach Bogosian for failing to report to Amerks