‘“They were adamant tonight and they showed a very strong, competitive identity,” Granato said. “We got ourselves in trouble early, probably puck management, and chased the game. We chased the game. Rask was good when he had to be, but we didn’t set the pace. They set the pace.”’
Archives for April 21, 2021
Mike Harrington: No matter the result, Dylan Cozens quickly piling up experience
‘”His speed is dynamic. And his quickness is even more dynamic,” Granato had said of Cozens earlier in the day. “So his first two, three strides, his speed up and down the rink is high end. But it’s the first two strides and separation that he’s another level. He’s in another category there.”‘
The Wraparound: Taylor Hall, Curtis Lazar help Bruins defeat Sabres
‘The Sabres struggled to generate enough shots, succumbed to the opportunistic Bruins’ relentless pursuit to possess the puck and lost the opening game of a three game series with the Bruins, 2-0.’
Sabres notebook: Defenseman Will Borgen nears return from broken forearm
‘“He’s another player that’s on the cusp of full-time NHL potential,” Granato said. “To get to that point, there’s a lot of little intricacies that he’s gotten right and I’m excited because of that. He’s right on the cusp of full-time duty is the way I look at it and this is a great opportunity for that.”’
Bruins show Sabres how they must compete: ‘We need to elevate’
‘If the Sabres had tied the game early, then perhaps they could’ve generated more momentum and made Tuesday’s game inside KeyBank Center more competitive.’
Sabres notes: Will Borgen nearing return, close to becoming NHL regular
‘“It (stinks) because I was just getting in the lineup and playing,” Borgen said of his injury. “It was fun. The last two months or whatever, I’ve never been injured during the season before, but it’s just a lot of training again.”’
Sabres sign draft pick Lukas Rousek to entry-level contract
‘Rousek, 22, tied his career high by scoring 14 goals and set career highs by registering 24 assists and 38 points in 49 games with Sparta Praha, a Czech League team, this season.’
Wednesday’s Boston Coverage
Bruins blank Sabres as Tuukka Rask gets his 51st career shutout (Boston Globe)
Some Bruins have been vaccinated, but COVID restrictions keep bonding to a minimum on the road (Boston Globe)
Bruins grind out 2-0 win over Sabres for fifth straight victory (Boston Herald)
Bruins Notebook: Third line needs to kick in (Boston Herald)
David Krejci’s Point Streak Snapped At Four As Bruins Take Down Sabres (NESN)
Bruins’ Connor Clifton Thanks ‘Fortunate Bounce’ For First Goal Of Season (NESN)
Tuukka Rask Injury: Bruins Goaltender Offers Optimistic Update On Health (NESN)
Bruins Notes: Tuukka Rask Reacts To Highlight-Reel Save After Shutout (NESN)
Bruins Wrap: Tuukka Rask, Penalty Kill Steps Up In Win Vs. Sabres (NESN)
3 key takeaways as Tuukka Rask, Bruins shut out Sabres for 5th straight win (WEEI-FM)
Deadline Bruins stay perfect with shutout win over Sabres (WBZ-TV)
Photo gallery (NHL.com)
Rask Secures Shutout As B’s Win Trip Opener in Buffalo (BostonBruins.com)
Rousek says goodbye in Sparta, he has signed a rookie contract with Buffalo
‘”Unfortunately, the Sabers do not have an ideal period, but it is a great chance for me to succeed. If I succeed next or next season, I can prevail. It will only depend on me, “added the twelve-time national team member, who played 49 matches of the basic part in the Spartan jersey this year, scored 14 goals and added 24 assists. In the playoffs he had 11 matches and seven points (2 + 5).’
Rask, Bruins blank Sabres 2-0 for 5th consecutive victory
‘“It was not what we wanted,” Sabres interim head coach Don Granato said. “It was not competitive enough, there was not enough net focus and net drive. So, no question it was disappointing. And we will look at that and it will be easy to learn from that.”’