Charlie Coyle’s overtime goal gives Bruins win in first game after long layoff (Boston Globe) Nick Foligno makes critical contribution with his first goal as a Bruin (Boston Globe) Bruins come back to beat Sabres in OT (Boston Herald) Bruins Notebook: Nick Foligno finally cashes in (Boston Herald) Hurley-Burly: Bruins Foligno resolves for bigger goals in 2022 (Lowell … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage
Archives for January 2022
Coyle gets OT winner as Bruins rally past Sabres, 4-3
'“We had a lot of guys come up good tonight,” he said, mentioning both Skinner and Hinostroza. “We have a lot of frustration, but a lot of things on the good side.”' … [Read more...] about Coyle gets OT winner as Bruins rally past Sabres, 4-3
Sabres could not hold lead, fall to Boston in overtime
'The Bruins scored a pair of goals in less than a minute and a half to tie the Sabres 3-3 early in the third period. Nick Foligno's first goal with Boston trimmed the team's deficit back to a goal, 3-2, the ex-Sabre Taylor Hall notched his sixth goal of the year to even the score.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could not hold lead, fall to Boston in overtime
Opinion: The Sabres blow a two-goal third period lead and lose in overtime to Boston.
'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stole Buffalo a point making 37 saves, with the last goal seeing Charlie Coyle allowed to walk right down the slot with nobody around. Jeff Skinner, who should NEVER be on the ice 3-on-3 was slow and soft on Brad Marchand along the wall and Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin got mixed up in coverage.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres blow a two-goal third period lead and lose in overtime to Boston.
Buffalo Sabres blow 3-1 lead to Boston Bruins; lose 4-3 in overtime despite Alex Tuch's first goal
'The Sabres were outshot 41-24 and have now lost four games in a row.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres blow 3-1 lead to Boston Bruins; lose 4-3 in overtime despite Alex Tuch’s first goal
JJ Peterka among four players reassigned from Buffalo Sabres to Rochester Americans
'Defenseman Oskari Laaksonen and forwards Brandon Biro and Arttu Ruotsalainen have also been reassigned to Rochester.' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka among four players reassigned from Buffalo Sabres to Rochester Americans
Bruins rally to defeat Sabres in OT after 15-day break
'"It's our third game in four days, coming off a break, and we weren't feeling our game nearly close enough to what we wanted. You had to battle," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "Everything was hard, and our guys found a way to battle. It wasn't pretty. [Luukkonen] was outstanding. … He made it look easy."' … [Read more...] about Bruins rally to defeat Sabres in OT after 15-day break
Krebs, Luukkonen provide bright spots in OT loss
'The Bruins erased a 3-1 deficit during the third period and won, 4-3, on Charlie Coyle's goal scored 34 seconds into overtime.' … [Read more...] about Krebs, Luukkonen provide bright spots in OT loss
At The Final Horn | Tuch scores 1st with Sabres in OT loss to Boston
'Tuch's goal was his first as a member of the organization. He also recorded an assist and has three points in his first three games for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Tuch scores 1st with Sabres in OT loss to Boston
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks ring in new year with 5-3 loss to Thunderbirds (Amerks.com) T-Birds Explode for 3 in Third to Top Americans (SpringfieldThunderbirds.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: Even as prospects prop hopes, Sabres bid good riddance to 2021
'The prevailing feeling in the organization is that much better times are ahead. Still, it was easy to feel the irony Friday about the site of 2021's final practice. The Sabres worked out at Boston University's Walter Brown Arena, home of the BU women's team. It's a five-minute walk from Agganis Arena, where Jack Eichel became a one-year legend in 2015 and helped lead the BU … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Even as prospects prop hopes, Sabres bid good riddance to 2021
Sabres Notebook: Skinner, Hinostroza could return; Dahlin rues Olympic decision
'No other players will be coming off the list for Saturday's game and Ellis will continue to run the bench while Granato remains out. Also sidelined are forwards Dylan Cozens, Mark Jankowski and Zemgus Girgensons, and defenseman Jacob Bryson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Skinner, Hinostroza could return; Dahlin rues Olympic decision
Report: Sabres’ Vinnie Hinostroza, Jeff Skinner leave COVID-19 protocol
'“Both will be available, if that’s the direction we decide,” assistant Matt Ellis, who’s subbing for head coach Don Granato, told the paper.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres’ Vinnie Hinostroza, Jeff Skinner leave COVID-19 protocol
Saturday's Boston Coverage
Boston hosts Buffalo, aims to break home slide (AP) Berkshire Bank Hockey Night In New England: Projected Bruins-Sabres Lines, Pairings (NESN) Need to Know: Bruins vs. Sabres (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage
Jeff Skinner, Vinnie Hinostroza practicing with Sabres
'Neither Hinostroza nor Skinner have officially been taken off the NHL's COVID-19 Protocol list, but since they practiced, there’s a chance they could play Saturday against the Boston Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner, Vinnie Hinostroza practicing with Sabres