'"I thought we showed a lot of jam again," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "Down, 2-0, we started to roll. I liked the way we skated. I thought we were controlling play. . . . I thought we fought our way back, and it was a big win for our team."' … [Read more...] about Vanek's goal gives Sabres win
Archives for November 11, 2006
Miller sidelined with muscle strain
'"We just hope it calms down and he'll be ready by, I doubt [today], but hopefully Monday," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Miller sidelined with muscle strain
Sabres vs. Flyers
'The Sabres have won six times when trailing by two goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Flyers
Saturday's Philadelphia Coverage (Updated 4:00 p.m.)
Opportunity knocking with Sabres back in town (Philadelphia Inquirer) Stevens, players want to get competitive juices flowing (Philadelphia Daily News) Flyers hope to avenge embarrassing loss (Bucks County Courier Times) Woes continue as Flyers braces for Sabres (Delaware County Times) Flyers have chance to make statement (Cherry Hill Courier Post) Flyers must play mad … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Philadelphia Coverage (Updated 4:00 p.m.)
Sabres tuck in their elders o again
'Friday’s win over the Panthers was another in a dangerous string of come-from-behind wins that keep making things interesting. The new recipe has put them at the top of the Eastern Conference with Atlanta falling on Friday, and it’s always hard to argue with success.' … [Read more...] about Sabres tuck in their elders o again
Biron steps in for injured Miller
'And while Ryan Miller is listed first on the depth chart, Biron has slightly outplayed him through the season's first month. Entering Friday's game, Biron was 3-0-0 with a 2.61 goal against average and a .913 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Biron steps in for injured Miller
Saturday's Florida Coverage
Panthers blow 2-0 lead, lose 5-4 in OT (Miami Herald) Panthers fight back, but fall in overtime (Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel) New father Gratton skips game for birth (Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel) Panthers rally, then fall in OT (Palm Beach Post) Jokinen denies he pitched Keenan for Finnish post (Palm Beach Post) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Florida Coverage
Buffalo 5, Florida 4, OT
'"It's one of those games as a goalie that you put the win in the bank and you just regroup," Biron said. "I'm fortunate enough that the team in front of me kept going at it."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Florida 4, OT
Buffalo 5, Florida 4 (OT)
'"I was just in front screening the goal for Kotalik," said Vanek. "I think he was shooting the one-timer and it hit (Mike Van Ryn's) stick and broke it. I just picked it up and moved it to my forehand because I knew the goalie was moving."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Florida 4 (OT)
Sabres Top Panthers 5-4 In OT, Vanek Shines
'Roberts accosted an official on the ice after the game, drawing misconduct, gross misconduct, and unsportsmanlike conduct penalties. As per NHL rules, the incident will be sent to NHL commissioner Gary Bettman for review.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top Panthers 5-4 In OT, Vanek Shines
Vanek Rewarded For His Efforts
'"I was just screening the goalie," said Vanek. "Kotalik's shot hit a stick and bounced to me. I just pulled it to the middle and shot."' … [Read more...] about Vanek Rewarded For His Efforts
Sabres, Vanek find their second wind to beat Panthers
After the Panthers scored twice in the final nine minutes of regulation time to tie the game at 4, Joe Nieuwendyk and Steve Montador beating Martin Biron, who started for an injured Ryan Miller, Vanek won the game 19 seconds into overtime. … [Read more...] about Sabres, Vanek find their second wind to beat Panthers
Five Sabres highlight NHL All-Star Ballot
Ryan Miller, Brian Campbell, Henrik Tallinder, Maxim Afinogenov, Daniel Briere and Chris Drury are all on the ballot for Buffalo. … [Read more...] about Five Sabres highlight NHL All-Star Ballot
Game # 15: Sabres 5, Panthers 4 (OT)
'So far, the Sabres have captured nearly half of their league-leading 13 wins by coming from behind, staring down the conventional wisdom of avoiding deficits. The manner they've been able to consistently do so often borders on the magical to sublime, seemingly becoming a formula that works every time. Now heading into Philadelphia, against the NHL's doormats at the moment and … [Read more...] about Game # 15: Sabres 5, Panthers 4 (OT)
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Paille provides spark for Amerks (Rochester D&C) Miller's injury prompts Sabres to call up Dennis (Rochester D&C) Amerks add to B-Sens' struggles (Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin) Americans 4, Senators 2 (AP) Homestand Begins With Win (RNews.com) Amerks win fourth straight, down Binghamton (Amerks.com) B-Sens fall to Amerks (BinghamtonSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage