Up next: Devils at Sabres (Bergen Record) New Jersey (48-26-4) at Buffalo (38-30-9) (AP) Devils head into Buffalo looking to build momentum (Sportsticker) New Jersey Devils (48-26-4) at Buffalo Sabres (38-30-9) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New Jersey Coverage
Archives for April 4, 2009
Brodeur increased hockey literacy
'“You started seeing how smart some goalies were,” Patrick said this week. “That, to me, was what separated [Patrick] Roy, [Dominik] Hasek and a guy like Brodeur. They were just so much smarter than other goalies and most other players at reading the play and anticipating.”' … [Read more...] about Brodeur increased hockey literacy
Miller will be keeping an eye on Spartans
'“Every week or two on the way to the rink I’d park my car by the Breslin Center [the Spartans’ home arena], say hello to his secretaries and see if he was in his office. He’d take time to meet with me. He’d talk mainly about expectations and how to handle certain things. He’d jump in with how things had gone for former players or how he … [Read more...] about Miller will be keeping an eye on Spartans
Deja vu suits Sabres fine
'The Sabres also got some help out of town as the red-hot Thrashers won at Florida, 3-1. The Sabres have 85 points, four behind the idle, eighth-place New York Rangers (who have a toughie this afternoon at Boston) and just two behind the Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Deja vu suits Sabres fine
Saturday's Washington Coverage
Capitals Lose but Still Win (Washington Post) Caps clinch Southeast crown in loss (Washington Times) Caps Plus (Washington Times) Caps fall to Sabres, 5-4 (OT), but win division (Washington Examiner) Postgame Notebook: Sabres 5, Capitals 4, OT (WashingtonCaps.com) Postgame Quotes (WashingtonCaps.com) Photo gallery (WashingtonCaps.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Washington Coverage
Caps clinch division despite 5-4 OT loss to Sabres
'Buffalo, meanwhile, celebrated as though it had won a playoff game, which in a way it had. The Sabres are in a mad dash to try to reach the postseason. They are 10th in the Eastern Conference, four points behind the eighth-place New York Rangers. Plus, the Sabres started a stretch run in which they’ll play six games in nine days, including matchups against such top teams … [Read more...] about Caps clinch division despite 5-4 OT loss to Sabres
Buffalo 5, Washington 4 (OT)
'"Every goal at this point of the year is big. We're battling for our lives, we find ways to win games, but at this point in the season we needed this win," Pominville said. "We found a way; I'll take it, definitely."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Washington 4 (OT)
Sabres Still Alive; Buffalo Rallies to Beat Washington 5-4 in OT
'A Fedorov turnover in the neutral zone ended up on the stick of Tim Connolly, who carried it over the blue line and found Pominville streaking all alone toward the crease. Pominville converted the breakaway chance by snapping a shot between the pads of Varlamov and keeping Buffalo alive for another day.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Still Alive; Buffalo Rallies to Beat Washington 5-4 in OT
Saturday's Portland Coverage
Pirates continue push for playoffs (Portland Press Herald) Devils' playoff hopes take big hit (Lowell Sun) Pirates make own luck against the Devils (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Top Devils 3-1 (PortlandPirates.com) Devils Lose Battle Versus Pirates, 3-1 (LowellDevilsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage