Monday's Sports in Brief
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) An investigation by The Associated Press finds that at least one-third of the Power Five conference schools are not punishing athletes as harshly as they were 1... DECEMBER 29, 2015
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Braden Holtby made 31 saves and Alex Ovechkin scored to lead the Washington Capitals over the Buffalo Sabres 2-0 on Monday night for their eight straight win. DECEMBER 29, 2015
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Braden Holtby made 31 saves and Alex Ovechkin scored to lead the Washington Capitals over the Buffalo Sabres 2-0 on Monday night for their eight straight win. DECEMBER 29, 2015
Holtby, Capitals beat Sabres 2-0 for 8th straight win
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Washington Capitals are off to the best start in franchise history, and captain Alex Ovechkin says goalkeeper Braden Holtby has been the team's most importa... DECEMBER 29, 2015
Sabres' Kane says he's innocent amid sex crime investigation
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Sabres forward Evander Kane was calm and brief in saying he looks forward to having his name cleared in connection with a sex crime allegation. DECEMBER 28, 2015
Sabres' Kane says he's innocent amid sex crime investigation
Buffalo Sabres forward Evander Kane says he's done nothing wrong and is looking forward to clear his name after being the subject of a sex o... DECEMBER 28, 2015
Sabres: Evander Kane subject of sex offense investigation
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres forward Evander Kane is the subject of a sex offense investigation by Buffalo police, the team confirmed in a statement Sunday. DECEMBER 28, 2015
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WASHINGTON (AP) Braden Holtby stopped 29 shots, Jason Chimera had a goal and an assist and the Washington Capitals beat the struggling Montreal Canadiens 3-1 Saturday night for th... DECEMBER 27, 2015
Home cooking: Visit to Boston sparks best performance of Jack Eichel's career
Home cooking: Visit to Boston sparks best performance of Jack Eichel's career DECEMBER 27, 2015
Eichel shines in return to Boston; Sabres rally for 6-3 win
BOSTON (AP) A couple of days at home was the perfect cure for rookie Jack Eichel's rough stretch. DECEMBER 27, 2015
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WASHINGTON (AP) Braden Holtby stopped 29 shots, Jason Chimera had a goal and an assist and the Washington Capitals beat the struggling Montreal Canadiens 3-1 Saturday night for th... DECEMBER 27, 2015
Sabres-Bruins Preview
Ten points separate the Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres in the Atlantic Division, but both clubs appear to be happy with where they're at in terms of their wildly different expect... DECEMBER 25, 2015
Joe Pavelski is the best goal scorer you probably aren't watching
It would be a wise decision to tune into San Jose Sharks games solely to watch Joe Pavelski. DECEMBER 24, 2015
Amid boos back home in Buffalo, Kane leads Blackhawks over Sabres
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The boos from the fans had ended and the arena was nearly empty when Patrick Kane appeared at an entrance leading back t... DECEMBER 20, 2015
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Patrick Kane made his Buffalo homecoming a winning one by scoring the tying goal in the final minute and then adding the lone shootout goal in leading the Chica... DECEMBER 20, 2015
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Patrick Kane made his Buffalo homecoming a winning one by scoring the tying goal in the final minute and then adding the lone shootout goal in leading the Chicago Blackhawks to a 3... DECEMBER 20, 2015
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PITTSBURGH (AP) Frank Vatrano had three goals for his first career hat trick, Patrice Bergeron scored twice, and the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 Friday night to... DECEMBER 19, 2015
Blackhawks-Sabres Preview
Despite a turbulent summer in Buffalo, Patrick Kane returns to his hometown playing the best hockey of his career. DECEMBER 18, 2015
Chad Johnson stops 44 shots in Sabres' 3-0 win over Ducks
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) With the seconds ticking away, Buffalo Sabres goalie Chad Johnson tried not to think about his first shutout in nearly 21 months. DECEMBER 18, 2015
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MONTREAL (AP) Jonathan Quick made a season-high 45 saves, Anze Kopitar and Drew Doughty scored and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-0 on Thursday night. DECEMBER 18, 2015
Chad Johnson stops 41 shots in Sabres' 3-0 win over Ducks
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Chad Johnson made 41 saves for his first shutout in nearly 21 months, leading the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. DECEMBER 18, 2015
Ducks start four-game trip Thursday
Idle for nine of the past 10 days, the Anaheim Ducks are about to get much busier on this four-game East Coast swing. DECEMBER 17, 2015
Sabres coach Bylsma reveals more details regarding G Robin Lehner's setback
Sabres coach Bylsma reveals more details regarding G Robin Lehner's setback DECEMBER 17, 2015
Ducks-Sabres Preview
Idle for nine of the past 10 days, the Anaheim Ducks are about to get much busier on this four-game East Coast swing. DECEMBER 17, 2015
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CHICAGO (AP) Semyon Varlamov stopped 29 shots for his first shutout of the season, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-0 victory over Chicago on Tuesday night and snapping Black... DECEMBER 16, 2015