BUFFALO, N.Y. -- After a performance in a 4-1 defeat to the Arizona Coyotes that coach Phil Housley called "unacceptable," the Buffalo Sabres will be looking for a whole lot more against the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night.
The loss to the Coyotes -- who have the second-worst record in the Western Conference -- left the Sabres (23-38-12) alone in last place in the NHL with 58 points.
"When we reviewed the game, it was very quiet in the room," Housley said, according to the team's website. "So to me, I hope that they're angry, I hope they're upset.