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NEW YORK -- If Commissioner Roger Goodell gets his way, change could be coming to the NFL. Cheap Air Max 270 Mens . Adding playoff teams. Monitoring instant replay from league headquarters. Possibly creating a set of guidelines to prevent locker-room bullying. Short on details or precise timetables, and acknowledging hell need approval from team owners for action, Goodell painted the picture of an ever-evolving league during his annual pre-Super Bowl news conference, held Friday in a theatre in midtown Manhattan. Goodell said "theres a lot of benefits" to increasing the post-season field from 12 to 14 clubs. "We think we can make the league more competitive. We think we can make the matchups more competitive toward the end of the season. There will be more excitement, more memorable moments for our fans. And thats something that attracts us," Goodell said. "We think we can do it properly from a competitive standpoint. So this will continue to get very serious consideration by the competition committee." That sort of proposal would require "Yes" votes from 24 of the 32 owners. At least one who attended Goodells speech, Jeffrey Lurie of the Philadelphia Eagles, sounded in favour of the idea, with a couple of caveats: He wouldnt want to let too many teams into the post-season, and hed like to hear more about scheduling. "We dont want to become like some other sports, where its too easy to make the playoffs," Lurie said. "Adding one team would not put us in a counterproductive situation. But when you would play the games, I think, is very important, so that the following games, you have virtually an equal time to prepare." Making a not-so-subtle reference to mistakes by game officials this season, Goodell said that committee also will make recommendations to the 32 owners about having replays from all games overseen by the league office. Major League Baseball recently joined the NHL as sports that have centralized replay systems. "We think theres plenty of room for us to improve the game of football, and officiating in particular. What we all want is consistency and fairness in our officiating," Goodell said. "I do believe there is a possibility that some version of that will occur -- where our office can at least be involved with the decision. It may not make the decision," he added, "but at least can provide some input that would be helpful to the officials on the field to make sure theyre seeing every angle." Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney said he needs more information before deciding whether hed be in favour. "Our situation is different than hockey. But I think we should look at everything," Rooney said. "Maybe we want to expand the number of incidents that you look at. A lot of times theyll say, Thats not reviewable. Look into that, for example." New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft likes the suggestion. "Games should be standardized and have the same people making the calls," Kraft said. "I dont want to ever lose a game based on poor interpretation of rules by (different) officials." Another focal point, according to Goodell, will be preventing the kind of alleged bullying that rocked the Miami Dolphins this season. "Ive already begun discussions with outside parties. Ive discussed it with the union, Ive also met with several groups of players, individually and collectively, to talk about the circumstances. What needs to be done?" Goodell said. "Some of it will be education. Some of it possibly could be policy change." Speaking two days before the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks play in East Rutherford, N.J., Goodell did not respond directly to questions whether other cold-weather cities with outdoor stadiums could host NFL championship games. During his opening remarks, Goodell said: "One unique aspect about the focus for this years Super Bowl has been on the weather. Of course, we cannot control the weather. I told you we were going to embrace the weather. Here we go." And with that, flakes of fake snow fell from the ceiling above the stage, drawing laughter. Among other topics addressed by Goodell: --The NFL is working to convince a federal judge in Philadelphia that the tentative $765 million settlement reached with former players who sued the league about concussions "can provide the kind of benefits that we intended, and were confident that well get there"; --The difficulty in selling out wild-card playoff games resulted from "mistakes that were made by us, the NFL, and our clubs," and not fans fault, and that improving stadium safety "is a critical component"; --The NFL is "not actively considering" allowing players to use marijuana for medical reasons, but "thats something we would never take off the table, if it can benefit our players"; --Selling out all three of next seasons games in London is "just another indication that the more we give fans in the U.K. of NFL football, the more they want" and that the possibility of placing a franchise in that country is closer to reality than a year ago; --He deflected a question about whether hed call a Native American a "Redskin" face-to-face, saying, "Lets not forget this is the name of a football team." ------ AP Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner and Sports Writers Rachel Cohen, Tim Booth and Tom Canavan contributed to this report. 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So its definitely disappointing when you only get one point.On Friday, the Sabres benefited from a lucky bounce off the glass with less than two minutes remaining in the game to beat the Canadiens in Buffalo.Its always about results, but before the results you need performance, said Therrien, who was pleased by his teams relentless pressure, especially in the third period and in overtime. For us, the performance this weekend was better, but the result was not there. If we keep focusing on the performance, the result eventually will be there.With the game tied 1-1 going into the third, the Canadiens put together a commanding final frame, scoring twice on 19 shots on target. Montreal added another four shots on goal in overtime, but Enroth had the final word. Buffalos goaltender also stopped all of Montreals five shootout opportunities.In the final 25 minutes of the game, the Habs directed 39 shots at the net (23 shots on goal, 12 blocks, four misses).This is the second game in a row we felt like we dominated them and out-chanced them, but its the second game they come up with a win, said Alex Galchenyuk, who sent 16 shots towards Enroths net but was left off the score sheet. Its frustrating, but we have to forget about this game.Montreals Lars Eller took seven shots on target, scoring once, and Galchenyuk had six chances stopped by Enroth. Meanwhile, Sabres defenceman Mike Weber blocked six shots, while Tyson Strachan had five and Rasmus Ristolainen added another four.Montreal did manage to pierce through Buffalos defensive fortress on a few occasions.Down 2-1 in the third, Ellers shot toward Enroth went off the skate of Sabres defenceman Nikita Zadorov and into the net at 7:31. Seven minutes later, Max Pacioretty gave the Habs their only lead of the game, jumping on a juicy rebound after Enroth lost sight of the puck.Buffalos Bryan Flynn tied the game just 49 seconds later, beating backup goaltender Dustin Tokarski for his third goal of the season before later slotting home the winner on his forehand in the shootout.Former Canadiens captain Brian Gionta got the primary assist on Flynns game-tying goal.We had the lead, we gave it away, but we stuck with it, said Gionta, who was met with a thundering cheer from the crowd during the singing of the national anthems. It shows the maturity that the team is coming into in the way were playing the game and the way we stick with things.The result that we had in the third period is something to look at and continue to grow off of.After losing five straight, Buffalo (8-14-2) has now won five of its past six contests and sits in 14th place in the Eastern Conference. Enrotth stopped 41 shots for his fifth win of the year. Cheap Air Max 270 Sale. We knew it wasnt going to be easy, said Brendan Gallagher, who signed a six-year contract extension with the Canadiens earlier in the day. They (Buffalo) are playing really well right now. Its too bad that we werent able to come away with the win on home ice.Despite shooting on Tokarski just once in the games first 13 minutes, Buffalo opened the score at 14:03 of the first.After Tyler Ennis shot was stopped by the Canadiens netminder, Montreals David Desharnais failed to clear the rebound, shooting the puck right off Zemgus Girgensons and into the back of the net.The goal was Girgensons seventh of the season. The 20-year-old scored eight times in 70 games in his rookie year last season.The Sabres blocked 11 shots in the first period.The Canadiens started the second in inspired form, forcing several quality saves from Enroth in the first five minutes— including an impressive stop with his right pad on Andrei Markov.Montreal (16-7-2) finally beat the 26-year-old Swede at 7:51 of the second. Gallagher celebrated his contract extension with his sixth goal of the season to tie the game at 1-1.The five-foot-nine forward seemingly hit both posts with a shot from the slot, but video replay later showed the puck crossed the line by a hair before it was knocked away by the knob of Enroths stick.Ive never really seen one like that before, said Gallagher. I wasnt really sure what they were reviewing to be honest. On the ice I thought I had just hit the post and missed. When I shot it, I lost track of it, then heard it hit the post and saw it on the other side. I just figured it was not a goal.Gallagher has six goals and seven assists in 25 games with Montreal this season. In 150 regular-season games with the Canadiens, he has recorded 82 points (40 goals, 42 assists).The Canadiens are now winless in their last three games (0-2-1) after winning eight of their previous nine.For us, its just important to keep playing hockey, said Gallagher. Were not far off, but well make improvements, no doubt. The character of the group of guys in this locker room, theres no lack of confidence or belief.Tokarski made 23 saves in defeat for Montreal.Prior to puck drop, Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin explained the decision to prolong Gallaghers playing time in Montreal until the 2020-21 season.He doesnt take a shift off, he never has, said Bergevin. The effort is always there, and his character is off the charts. Hes always in the paint, he works hard, he gets loose pucks, and hes not afraid of anything. He competes night in and night out.The 22-year-old Edmonton native was drafted by Montreal in the fifth round of the 2010 NHL draft — 147th overall. He was named to the NHL all-rookie team in 2012-13.Brendan has shown from day one that he loves Montreal, and he wants to be a Montreal Canadien, added Bergevin, who said the deal was roughly one month in the making. Hes proud, and he loves the city and its fans. That made it even easier.Notes: Defenceman Tom Gilbert was a healthy scratch for the second game in a row. … Former Habs defenceman Josh Gorges, who was traded to the Sabres in the off-season, missed the match with a knee injury. … Carey Price was on the bench after getting the start 24 hours earlier in Buffalo. ' ' '