'If someone had told the Sabres they would keep Crosby relatively quiet with just one assist, dominate possession time for 40 minutes and have nearly double the Penguins' shot total for most of the game, they'd feel pretty good about their chances. But when a team also turns the puck over at inopportune spots, can't hit the net when it gets a chance and wilts in the late going, … [Read more...] about Sabres fail their big test against Pens
Archives for December 12, 2010
Penguins in center of all the action
'"Every year he gets better defensively and on faceoffs," said defenseman Brooks Orpik, the East Amherst product. "He's probably had some stretches offensively where he's been this good but for overall play, this is by far the best he's been."' … [Read more...] about Penguins in center of all the action
Weber thrilled to play his hometown team
'"It's special playing a hometown team, especially Pittsburgh being the No. 1 team," Weber said. "Playing the No. 1 team is always fun, whether it's youth hockey, the OHL or the NHL. You want to play and beat the best."' … [Read more...] about Weber thrilled to play his hometown team
Sunday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Penguins, Crosby extend streaks, beat Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Malkin optimistic to make return Tuesday (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Pens streak through Buffalo (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Bylsma praises Dustin Jeffrey's versatility (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Jeffrey Making the Most of His Opportunity (PittsburghPenguins.com) 18 and Counting … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Fleury stops 34 in Penguins’ 5-2 win over Sabres
'Despite outshooting the Penguins 36-24, the Sabres blew numerous scoring chances and converted just one of five power-play opportunities as Ennis’ goal came with a two-man advantage.' … [Read more...] about Fleury stops 34 in Penguins’ 5-2 win over Sabres
Pittsburgh 5, Buffalo 2
'"We lost, we weren't good enough out there," said Buffalo head coach Lindy Ruff. "We had some costly turnovers out there. We created turnovers that we didn't finish. Give them credit, they took advantage of their turnovers. We weren't good enough."' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 5, Buffalo 2
Penguins Too Much For The Sabres
'What the heck happened to the fire and heart the Sabres played with for the first two periods!? It seems like the whole shenanigans between Mike Weber and Sidney Crosby benefitted the Penguins more than it energized Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Penguins Too Much For The Sabres
Aftermath: Pittsburgh 5, Buffalo 2
'Defensemen Craig Rivet and Shaone Morrisonn (concussion-like symptoms) and forward Drew Stafford (upper body) were scratched again for Buffalo. Tim Connolly (groin) and Rob Niedermayer (knee) were also out with injuries.' … [Read more...] about Aftermath: Pittsburgh 5, Buffalo 2
Sunday's Portland Coverage
Pirates strike back at Phantoms, 2-1 (Portland Press Herald) Pirates squeak by Adirondack, 2-1 (Maine Hockey Journal) Phantoms put in the effort, but can't come up with win against Pirates (Glen Falls Post Star) Phantoms fall in end (Albany Times Union) Pirates Nip Phantoms (PortlandPirates.com) Phantoms Edged by Pirates in 2-1 Heartstopper (PhantomsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage