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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A fast start, a few opportune bounces and rookie goalie Dustin Tokarskis shutout performance allowed the Montreal Canadiens to avoid needing any late-game dramatics on consecutive nights. A day after being called up from AHL Hamilton, Tokarski made 29 saves to earn his first career shutout in a 2-0 win over the injury-depleted Buffalo Sabres on Sunday night. "It felt pretty good. Im not going to lie," Tokarski said. "The main thing is the two points going down the stretch here for this hockey team, and just a little icing on the cake with the shutout, I guess." The shutout was certainly timely for a Canadiens team coming off an emotional high following a 5-4 overtime win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night. It was a game in which Montreal became the NHLs first team to win by overcoming a three-goal deficit with less than five minutes remaining. "Every time you play an emotional game, as a coach youre always afraid that the next game could be tougher," coach Michel Therrien said. "But we got a really good start, and this is something weve been doing lately." Brendan Gallagher and Dale Weise scored 1:26 apart in the first period, both coming off pucks that caromed into the net. Weise opened the scoring when a rebound banked in off his skate. Gallaghers goal came on a rebound that caromed in off the leg of Sabres defenceman Chad Ruhwedel. Montreal (37-25-7) vaulted into second place in the Atlantic Division by jumping ahead of Toronto and Tampa Bay. The league-worst Sabres (19-41-8) continue heading in reverse, having lost six straight in regulation -- their worst streak since losing seven in a row from Dec. 4-19, 2003. And theyve lost another goalie to injury after starter Jhonas Enroth did not return following a collision with Gallagher with 3:51 left in the second period. Referring to it as a lower-body injury, coach Ted Nolan said Enroth could be out indefinitely. "It doesnt look like its going to be short-term," Nolan said. "It seems like we have bad luck, or we have no luck at all." Gallagher was driving to the net from the left circle and got a shot off when he was struck from behind by Buffalo defenceman Jamie McBain and tumbled directly into Enroth. The goalie lay on the ice for a few minutes before he got up and attempted to stretch his right leg while being examined by a trainer. Enroth then skated to the bench and was escorted into the locker room. Rookie Nathan Lieuwen was forced into action, and stopped all 10 shots he faced in his NHL debut. Lieuwen was called up from AHL Rochester earlier in the day after backup Michal Neuvirth complained of a lower body injury before Buffalos 4-1 loss at the New York Islanders on Saturday. That leaves the Sabres in a position of calling up Matt Hackett from Rochester before embarking on a five-game road trip that opens at Calgary on Tuesday. Lieuwen was playing on his third consecutive day after stopping 31 shots in a 2-1 overtime loss to Binghamton on Friday, and another 38 in a 2-1 loss to Binghamton on Saturday. "It was all adrenaline," Lieuwen said. "How I played the two nights before really did help. As soon as the faceoff started, it was like I was in a game again, and I could focus in." His best save came with 10:25 left, when he lunged from his crease and got his blocker up to turn aside former Sabres player Thomas Vaneks one-timer from the slot. Tokarski started in place of Carey Price, who didnt travel with the team. Therrien was wary of playing Price on consecutive nights after the goalie aggravated a lower-body injury during Canadas gold-medal run at the Sochi Games. Tokarski was sharp in the opening frame, when he turned aside Drew Staffords backhander in front. He was also fortunate with 12:47 left in the third period, when Stafford had a shot go off the right post. The Sabres continue to struggle generating offence. Theyve managed a league-worst 132 this season, and have scored just five in their past six games. NOTES: Vanek played his first game at Buffalo since the Sabres traded him to the New York Islanders in October. The Canadiens acquired Vanek in a deal with the Isles two weeks ago. Vanek drew a standing ovation during a first-period break, after the Sabres broadcast a series of highlights on their videoboard. ... Buffalo will close the season playing 10 of its final 14 games on the road. ... Nolan expects C Torrey Mitchell to be ready to return Tuesday, after missing his sixth game with a lower body injury. Cheap Wholesale Yeezy Boost 350 . 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President Barack Obama saluted the Stanley Cup winning Chicago Blackhawks at the White House on Monday -- a rare moment for a president hungry to see more victorious teams from his hometown.Louis van Gaal has been sacked by Manchester United and is set to be replaced by Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford. Here, we look back at the Dutchmans reign in quotes... I have managed in games at Old Trafford before and know what an incredible arena Old Trafford is and how passionate and knowledgeable the fans are.Louis van Gaal, upon the announcement that he was the new Manchester United manager, 19 May 2014 The most important difference is that I am training the players, not in the legs, but in the brain, in brain power.On his footballing philosophy, 26 July 2014I have never had an experience when you lose or draw at home when they are applauding you. They were very important in my first six months.On the support of the Manchester United fans despite a mixed start for him at the club, 31 December 2014 Man Utd to appoint Jose LIVE! All the latest with Jose Mourinho poised to replace Louis van Gaal at Man Utd I suppose in the end we couldnt cope with long-ball United. It was just thump it forward and see what they could get, and in the end it paid off for them.Sam Allardyce after his West Ham side drew at Old Trafford, 8 February 2015When you have 60 per cent ball possession do you think that you can do that with long balls?Van Gaal hits back and produces a four-page dossier which he hands to a journalist and says Give that to Big Sam, 10 February 2015 The fans are shouting every week, Louis van Gaals army! Louis van Gaals army! Louis van Gaal The fans are shouting every week, Louis van Gaals army! Louis van Gaals army!On United fans sticking behind him, 10 February 2015I cannot change that. I cannot change facts and you know that.On being questioned on a return of just four goals in the Premier League from Falcao, 9 March 2015 Mourinho and Man Utd A timeline of events involving Jose Mourinho, Louis van Gaal and Man Utd I have said to you that you are the best fans of the world but I was tonight a little bit disappointed. And I shall say why. I have seen a lady who plays the saxophone fantastically. Give her a big applause!At the end of season awards at Manchester United, 19 May 2015I hope that we succeed but still we have to be aware that its not like its a piece of cake.After securing Champions League qualification, 25 May 2015 When you are not willing to follow the principles of the philosophy, then there is only one way and that is out.On Victor Valdes refusal to play for Uniteds reserves, 15 July 2015 Last year the third captain was Mr. Mike Smalling. Sorry, I mean Chris Smalling. Louis van Gaal Thats my philosophy, the players have to accept the captain - the first captain is Wayne Rooney, the second captain is Michael Carrick and last year the third captain was Mr Mike Smalling. Sorry, I mean Chris Smalling.The boss drops a clanger at a pre-season press conference, 21 July 2015For me, Liverpool is a fantastic club. Because I have won every game against Liverpool.Van Gaal gloats after beating Liverpool 3-1, 12 September 2015In the consistency, he has surprised me, but in terms of his ability, no. Because we have known already for a long time he can do it.On Anthony Martials form after people questioned his high transfer fee, 23 October 2015 Van Gaal congratulates Anthony Martial You have an expression in England and it is, Sticks and stones can break my bones, but names can never hurt me. It is a fantastic expression. Why is he saying something? Because of the benefit of the club, or the benefit of himself?On Paul Scholes criticism of his United side, October 30 2015Of course I heard that, Im not deaf. Thats the opinion of the fans but afterwards they shall not be disappointed.On fans booing after United beat CSKA Moscow 1-0, 3 November 2015I dont have any problems with players but sometimes they are out of the team because their competitor is in that moment in a better shape, but that doesnt mean that I have a quarrel with the player. Its a matter of form.On Andreas Pereira and Jesse Lingard being preferred to Memphis Depay, 21 November 2015When you see the facts, we went further in the Capital One Cup [than last season] and qualified for the Champions League group stage.After Manchester United lost 3-2 to Wolfsburg in the Champions League, 8 December 2015 I dont want to finish my career with the club sacking me. Louis van Gaal The pressure was higher when I was starting out as a manager because I had more to lose then but, no, that doesnt affect my hunger or desire now because I dont want to finish my career with the club sacking me.On speculation his job is under threat, 19 December 2015Has anybody in this room not a feeling to apologise to me? Thats what I am wondering. I think I was already sacked, I have read. Or have been sacked.LVG ironically wishes the media Merry Christmas and tells them to enjoy their wine and a mince pie, on December 23, 2015It is not always...the club has to fire or sack me. Sometimes I do it by myself.Sparking speculation he was about to resign following defeat at Stoke, December 26, 2015 There are matches that I have enjoyed and there are also matches where Im very bored. Louis van Gaal There are matches that I have enjoyed and there are also matches where Im very bored or angry because we are not disorganising our opponents defence, but that is football.On being bored at Uniteds football, 11 January 2016We dont speak about Wayne Rooney, you have criticised him. I dont - you! [pointing at journalist Neil Custis] You too, fat man!Van Gaal brands a journalist a fat man before walking out of a press conference, 13 January 2016 Lingard seals Cup win Jesse Lingard hit the winner as Man Utd beat Crystal Palace in the cup final To beat Liverpool is always important.ddddddddddddToday it was important because our competitors lost points and when the gap [at the top] is like this we can overturn that. That is what Im thinking.Refusing to rule out a title challenge after victory at Liverpool moves them seven points behind leaders Arsenal, 17 January 2016You cannot say that they are not right. They are right and of course they are disappointed and they have the right to boo me. You know it was not good today. Im very disappointed that I cannot reach the expectations of the fans. They have - or they had - great expectations of me, and I cannot fulfil them, so I am very frustrated because of that.On supporters reaction to a 1-0 home defeat by Southampton, 23 January 2016 The fans have - or they had - great expectations of me, and I cannot fulfil them, so I am very frustrated because of that. Louis van Gaal My wife is at home after returning from the Netherlands and the wine is already open. It is probably the most expensive bottle of wine because I have received that from Ed Woodward. I always get expensive wine when we beat an opponent from the top six and we beat Liverpool. I dont get any wine tonight for beating Derby, I only get it when I beat a club out of the top six in the Premier League!Preparing to celebrate an FA Cup win over Derby, 29 January 2016 The word desire is fantastic. We need desire, hunger and a lot of times I use the word horny to my players.Speaking ahead of Uniteds Europa League last-32 second-leg with Midtjylland. Like you, Juan Mata told laughing reporters when asked how the players responded to such comments from their manager. We react like you do! 24 February 2016 LVG was booed by some United supporters after Manchester Uniteds 3-1 win against Bournemouth. Expectations can be too high. Our purpose was to reach the top three because we wanted to do a bit better than last year. Yes [we have fallen below expectations], but then you have to analyse the circumstances, how I have to work. I am never feeling that I am under pressure. I do what I have to do.LVG concedes his side have failed to meet expectations ahead of a Manchester derby victory, 18 March 2016 Shall I grab your hair? What is your reaction, when I grab your hair? Louis van Gaal When you look at what Huth is doing with Fellaini, thats a penalty. Shall I grab your hair? What is your reaction, when I grab your hair? Your hair is much shorter than Fellaini, but when I do that, what are you doing then? I think thats a normal reaction. You have to first pick Huth, because he was the guy who grabbed the hair of Fellaini. I think the reaction of Fellaini is like a human being.Defending his midfielder Marouane Fellaini after the player attempted to elbow Leicester defender Robert Huth, 2 May 2016I am very arrogant. I am one of the best managers of the world.Insisting his faith in his ability hasnt been shaken by the constant press speculation about his future, 3 May 2016 FA Cup final talking points From Lingards stunner to decisions going against Palace, talking points from Man Utds FA Cup win Of course this is a missed opportunity, you could imagine how thrilled the players and fans and the coach also would have been in this situation. We have to cope with it and at the end we lost 3-2 so we have missed an opportunity.Reflecting on a 3-2 defeat at West Ham, which left Man City needing only a draw to seal a fourth-place finish ahead of United. Of course [I understand the boos], because I have also said that the expectation is very high, especially the fans. They are expecting a lot. But I think these expectations are much too high, and we are a team in transition, and that I have said when I started here. On being booed by United fans after their final Premier League game of the season, 17 May 2016 Van Gaal poses with the FA Cup I show you the cup and I dont discuss that [my future] with my friends in the media, who have already sacked me for six months.In his post-match press conference after winning the FA Cup, Van Gaal refuses to discuss his future as Manchester United manager, as news breaks Jose Mourinhos agent will be discussing a deal with the club in the coming days. No, no - its over.A short response to Sky Sports News HQs James Cooper the day after Manchester Uniteds FA Cup win Van Gaal tells Sky Sports News HQ reporter James Cooper Its over. Also See: LVG leaves Utd LIVE! LVG: Its over ' ' '