Northern California wildfires threaten Bill Foley’s winery
As Bill Foley was watching his team lose its first hockey game Friday night, the Golden Knights majority owner also was watching the developments in Northern California.
Foley’s winery in Sonoma County was evacuated as wildfires in the region swept closer to his property.
“We evacuated Friday,” he said. “We’re monitoring the situation and hoping for the best. So far, we’re OK.”
Foley said one employee who lives in Santa Rosa lost his home in the fires, which have claimed 31 lives and aren’t close to being contained.
“It’s horrible what’s going on up there,” Foley said. “But we’re hoping everything will be all right.”
High praise for Vegas
The Red Wings left Las Vegas with a positive impression of T-Mobile Arena and the hockey atmosphere inside the building after Friday’s 6-3 win over the Knights.
“It was a great atmosphere and great building,” Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said. “The Vegas fans were big time behind them. They’re going to have lots of real good starts because of the emotion in the building. They are excellent fans.
“We had a good number of Detroit fans here as well. It reminded me of some of those games at home, Detroit and Toronto, going back and forth. It was a great atmosphere and great for the NHL.”
Forward Henrik Zetterberg, who had a goal and three assists, said: “It’s a nice arena to play in. The ice was good. It’ll be many more games here.
“Everyone knows what Vegas had gone through the last couple of weeks or so. Coming in here and being a part of the atmosphere like this, it shows that it is a strong city and it is a hockey market. So I see a future here, and especially the fans were a big part of it. It was loud, it was probably a lot louder than many other arenas.”
Beat-up Bruins
The Boston Bruins, who visit T-Mobile at 4 p.m. Sunday, are already battling injuries. Center David Backes has been out with diverticulitis and might require surgery, and center Patrice Bergeron has been out with a lower body injury. He scored 21 goals and had 53 points last season.
Defenseman Kevan Miller took a shot to the inside of his knee at practice Thursday but is expected to play Sunday. Forward Noel Acciari is out with a broken left index finger.
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Boston Bruins
4 p.m. Sunday, T-Mobile Arena
— The Skinny: The Bruins wrap up a three-game trip Sunday and have been struggling to score. Entering Saturday's game vs. Arizona, the B's (1-2) had scored seven goals in three games.
— Top scorers: Center David Krejci and forward Brad Marchand share the team scoring lead with three points apiece. Marchand has two goals and an assist, and Krejci has three assists.
— Goaltender: Tuukka Rask is 1-2 with a 3.76 goals-against average and an .870 save percentage. Rask gave up four goals on 26 shots in a 6-3 loss to the Avalanche on Wednesday and was pulled after the second period.
— Coach: Bruce Cassidy, second year, 19-10-1.
— Founded: 1924
— Last Stanley Cup: 2011 (six total)
— Did you know: One of the NHL's original six teams, the Bruins have 10 retired numbers (Eddie Shore No. 2, Lionel Hitchman No. 3, Bobby Orr No. 4, Dit Clapper No. 5, Phil Esposito No. 7, Cam Neely No. 8, John Bucyk No. 9, Milt Schmidt No. 15, Terry O'Reilly No. 24, Ray Bourque No. 77).