Capitals look to keep win streak going, host the Sabres (AP) Caps Host Sabres on Thanksgiving Eve (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Washington Coverage
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Zach Benson worried about Wednesday's game against Washington, not his future
'“I was dealing with a lower-body injury that was not letting me skate at my best, but now I feel 110% and I’m just back to my game, high motor, non-stop, move my feet making plays and try to get the puck back as much as I can."' … [Read more...] about Zach Benson worried about Wednesday’s game against Washington, not his future
Granato wants to see even more from Dahlin
'"We need to be challenged, our roster needs to be challenged. Granato said during his weekly appearance on WGR. "We've got to move up, and up, and up and when guys feel proud of what they've done you tend to not realize you're not fighting for more and more, so competition in your lineup is really important."' … [Read more...] about Granato wants to see even more from Dahlin
Greenway ranks among NHL's best in shorthanded situations
'“Full confidence, truthfully, I would say,” Greenway said Tuesday. “I don’t know what our percentage is or where we’re at in the league, but I do know we’ve done a lot of things to get some momentum swings in our favor because we don’t give up a goal or we don’t give them anything. So, that’s been great for us. So yeah, we should have full confidence in it. There’s no reason … [Read more...] about Greenway ranks among NHL’s best in shorthanded situations
Prospects Pipeline | Richard transitioning well to college hockey at UConn
'“Jake is a very intelligent player. He thinks quickly on the ice and is dangerous with and without the puck in the offensive zone. Hungry to produce offense, he is the type of player that will sacrifice his body and go to hard areas of the ice to score goals. Jake has quick hands and very good stick skills. These allow him to extend plays and navigate defenders to create … [Read more...] about Prospects Pipeline | Richard transitioning well to college hockey at UConn
Mike Harrington: At Sabres' early crisis point, Rasmus Dahlin is making point of carrying team
'Sunday in United Center – when too many of their forwards were oddly scuffling against a lousy team that won’t be that way too much longer – Dahlin was the best player in the building for 60 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: At Sabres’ early crisis point, Rasmus Dahlin is making point of carrying team
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks looking more like themselves (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Erik Johnson makes the play Sabres need to secure win over Blackhawks
'"I saw some ice, took it and just tried to drive wide and elevate the puck and get it to the net as quick as I could," Johnson said. "Thankfully it was able to go in. We weren't at our best tonight and you know you're not always going to be at your best and you've still got to find a way to win the game."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Erik Johnson makes the play Sabres need to secure win over Blackhawks
Sabres Notebook: JJ Peterka can take a huge jump on offense in Tage Thompson's absence
'Peterka entered Sunday tied with Jeff Skinner for the team lead in goals (7) and one behind Skinner and Casey Mittelstadt for the team lead in points with 12. He’s also carrying the best rating on a club at plus-4.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: JJ Peterka can take a huge jump on offense in Tage Thompson’s absence
Monday's Chicago Coverage
‘This sucks.’ 4 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 4th straight loss and their 5th loss at home this season (Chicago Tribune) Connor Bedard, Lukas Reichel united at last in Blackhawks’ loss to Sabres (Chicago Sun Times) Blackhawks notes: Coach Luke Richardson feeling at home in Chicago (Chicago Sun Times) 10 observations: Blackhawks allow power-play goal in 8th straight … [Read more...] about Monday’s Chicago Coverage
Rasmus Dahlin leads Buffalo Sabres past Chicago Blackhawks 3-2
'Johnson drove around Chicago defenseman Seth Jones midway through the third before flipping a tough-angle shot over Petr Mrazek’s right shoulder for a 3-2 lead. It was the second goal of the season for the defenseman. “I saw some ice, took it and just tried to drive wide and elevate the puck and get it to the net as quick as I could,” Johnson said.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin leads Buffalo Sabres past Chicago Blackhawks 3-2
Sabres fend off Blackhawks in Chicago
'The blue and gold took their third lead of the evening just past the midway point of the third period of play, and it came from an unlikely source on a slick shot. Defenseman Erik Johnson snuck down to the left circle and sniped his second goal as a member of the Sabres high past Mrazek.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fend off Blackhawks in Chicago
Opinion: Dahlin leads Sabres to much-needed win in Chicago
'Dahlin played 28:59 and had a goal and two assists in the win.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Dahlin leads Sabres to much-needed win in Chicago
Rasmus Dahlin leads Buffalo Sabres to a 3-2 win over Chicago Blackhawks
'Erik Johnson snapped a third-period tie and Jeff Skinner also scored for Buffalo, which dropped four of five overall. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 24 saves.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin leads Buffalo Sabres to a 3-2 win over Chicago Blackhawks
Sabres hang on, end losing streak with 3-2 win over Chicago
'Chicago put a shot through the crease in the dying seconds of regulation that ended up hitting the goal post, but it wouldn't go as the Sabres improved to 8-9-1 overall on the year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hang on, end losing streak with 3-2 win over Chicago