Bruins take control in victory over Sabres (Boston Globe) Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy holds fast on successful forward lines (Boston Globe) Don Sweeney’s deadline moves could hardly have worked out better for Bruins (Boston Globe) Big third period lifts B’s by Buffalo for 6th straight win (Boston Herald) Bruins notebook: Time not on Ondrej Kase’s side (Boston Herald) Bruins … [Read more...] about Friday’s Boston Overage (Part I)
Archives for April 2021
NWS grad makes NHL debut
'Mattias spent two years at Northwood School before heading to the National Team Development Program (NTDP) in Ann Arbor, Michigan, for two years. After the NTDP, Mattias chose to attend Western Michigan University to play under Andy Murray.' … [Read more...] about NWS grad makes NHL debut
Pastrnak has goal, 2 assists in Bruins’ 5-1 win over Sabres
'The Sabres were undone by a sputtering power play, which failed to convert five opportunities, after going 0 of 6 on Tuesday. Buffalo has converted just five of 68 power-play opportunities over its past 30 games.' … [Read more...] about Pastrnak has goal, 2 assists in Bruins’ 5-1 win over Sabres
Sabres lose to Bruins again on Thursday
'Boston pulled away from Buffalo in the final period of regulation, when forwards David Pastrnak and Nick Ritchie scored goals in quick succession. Just 66 seconds separated the tallies, from the 4:55 to the 6:01 mark of the frame.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose to Bruins again on Thursday
Opinion: The Sabres just can't seem to solve the Bruins
'Boston led 2-1 four minutes into the third period and three goals in quick order put it away. Many wanted to put this game in the effort category and I would totally disagree. This wasn’t an effort issue. The issue lies in Buffalo is 0-for-11 on the power play in the last two games and they can’t matchup at all with Patrice Bergeron’s line or David Krejci’s line.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres just can’t seem to solve the Bruins
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres power play shut down; Bruins pull away in the 3rd
'Since being called up from the Rochester Americans earlier this month, Sabres rookie forward Arttu Ruotsalainen has shown that he may not need to be sent back to the AHL at any point.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres power play shut down; Bruins pull away in the 3rd
Mittelstadt: 'It's crazy how much of a difference a few years can make'
'"I think guys are just playing looser; making the plays with the puck, making plays coming out of our zone and not playing scared to make a mistake. I think if you mess up or turn the puck over, then just know you have to backcheck and your linemates will do the same. I feel like some of those mistakes can be fixed with hard work, and we've done a good job with that. If we … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt: ‘It’s crazy how much of a difference a few years can make’
Jack Quinn's season is over due to hernia surgery
'Quinn was supposed play junior hockey this year, but the Ontario Hockey League season was canceled, so he wound up in Rochester with the Americans.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn’s season is over due to hernia surgery
5 Observations: Bruins top Sabres 5-1
'In two games against the Bruins this week the Sabres are 0-for-11 with the man advantage. With this abysmal of a performance on the power play, the Bruins can play even more aggressive than usual because they know, when they take penalties, the Sabres won’t capitalize. You can’t even make the argument that it’s just bad luck for the Sabres because you can count on one hand how … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Bruins top Sabres 5-1
Power play struggles doom Sabres
'The Sabres were 0-5 on the power play and are 0-11 in their last two games, both were losses to the Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Power play struggles doom Sabres
Sabres prospect Jack Quinn out with season-ending injury
'Quinn had surgery to repair a hernia. The timeline to recover from that surgery is expected to be six weeks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Jack Quinn out with season-ending injury
Bruins defeat Sabres for sixth straight win
'"I'll watch the film and go over it and could have a different thought on it," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "I thought we played a much more aggressive game (than Tuesday). When I mentioned the shot mentality the other night, we were missing an aggressive attack, puck-pressure mentality. We were better in that area tonight. We played better tonight, there's no question. We … [Read more...] about Bruins defeat Sabres for sixth straight win
5 takeaways | Power play falls short in loss to Bruins
'"Those are moments in the game where you can kind of turn the tide, gain some momentum and capitalize and get a get a goal," Jeff Skinner said afterward. "We're not doing that."' … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways | Power play falls short in loss to Bruins
At The Final Horn: Bruins 5 - Sabres 1
'The Sabres have just one goal in 18 power-play opportunities against the Bruins in five games this season.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Bruins 5 – Sabres 1
Quinn has season-ending surgery to repair hernia
'Quinn, 19, was selected by the Sabres with the eighth overall pick in last year's NHL Draft. He tallied nine points (2+7) in 15 games this season as the youngest player on the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Quinn has season-ending surgery to repair hernia