Washington Capital-izing on team-first approach
Newcomer T.J. Oshie was in the midst of describing how warmly he's been welcomed by the Capitals when Brooks Laich leaned over and gave the forward a big hug and peck on the cheek. JANUARY 6, 2016
Report: NHL, NHLPA increasing education on sexual assault and domestic violence
Report: NHL/NHLPA increasing education on sexual assault/domestic violence JANUARY 5, 2016
Ryan O'Reilly has a big role in Buffalo, and he's embracing it
A new team has given Ryan O'Reilly a sense of sureness and stability, and he's ready to lead Buffalo. JANUARY 4, 2016
Red Wings slip past Sabres for 4-3 win
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres defenseman Zach Bogosian was bearing down on Petr Mrazek late in the third period on Saturday. And the Detroit Red Wings were in danger of giving... JANUARY 2, 2016
Sabres-Capitals Preview
Braden Holtby doesn't need much help these days, but the scheduling gods have lined the Washington Capitals' goaltender up with consecutive games against one of the NHL's worst off... 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
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
NHL Capsule
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
NHL Capsule
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 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
NHL Capsules
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
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
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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
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
Buffalo's Evander Kane reaches out to young fan ahead of her surgery (VIDEO)
Buffalo's Evander Kane reaches out to young fan ahead of her surgery (VIDEO) DECEMBER 15, 2015
Sabres-Red Wings Preview
The Detroit Red Wings have earned at least one point in 13 straight games. More than six years have passed since they failed to pick one up against their next opponent. DECEMBER 13, 2015
NHL Capsules
DETROIT (AP) Gustav Nyquist scored 1:41 into overtime and the Detroit Red Wings overcame a pair of two-goal deficits to beat the Nashville Predators 5-4 on Saturday night. DECEMBER 6, 2015
Sabres-Oilers Preview
As they anxiously await Connor McDavid's return, Edmonton Oilers fans can at least catch a glimpse of this season's other heralded rookie for one night. DECEMBER 5, 2015
Kane scores twice in Sabres' 5-2 win over Coyotes
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Evander Kane and the Buffalo Sabres are on a scoring spree. DECEMBER 5, 2015
Coyotes give up 5 goals to Sabres, drop third straight
Arizona has lost three in a row to begin a five-game trip. Max Domi scored both goals for the Coyotes, and Mike Smith made 23 saves. DECEMBER 5, 2015