Archives for November 2003

'"That second goal on the power play was big for us," Lightning coach John Tortorella said. "Obviously, that ends up winning the game."' … [Read more...] about Kubina's two goals signal turnaround for defenseman

'The Lightning are 10-0-1 when scoring first. Buffalo is 0-9 when allowing the opening goal.' … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay 2, Buffalo 1

'"I think the only think disapointing in the game was the score because the effort was outstanding," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff added.' … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay 2, Buffalo 1

'The Lightning is 7-0-1-1 against teams outside the Southeast Division.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Lightning

'Since the start of November, Satan - who has six consecutive 20-goal seasons - has gone scoreless and has been benched for shifts, including the final seven minutes of a tied game against New Jersey. He entered Friday with a team-worst minus-10 rating and has been criticized for his turnovers at critical times.' … [Read more...] about Tonight's Lightning Game

'Tampa Bay is 4-13-3-1 against the Sabres at home and has not beaten Buffalo here since February 2001 (0-3-2).' … [Read more...] about Tonight: Lightning vs. Sabres

'Said Ruff: "When you double-shift your fourth line, we kind of called off the dogs a little bit. We didn't play our top lines a lot."' … [Read more...] about Sabres get back on line against Hurricanes

'Adelphia's Empire Sports Network, which carries 74 Sabres games, doesn't enter Canada, but Channel 2 and Channel 29 do. According to sources, no money exchanged hands between Channel 2 and the Sabres. The station and the club essentially made a deal that they feel is mutually beneficial. The Sabres get exposure in Canada, Channel 2 is able to give its sports … [Read more...] about New talent makes Channel 7 sports team one to watch

'Mika Noronen was solid again, making a couple of key saves early in the game to keep the Canes off the board, Noronen made 35 saves in total, 17 in the third period. It was his third career shutout.' … [Read more...] about Dumont, Briere, Hecht Lead Sabres To Win

'But Carolina continues to be the VapoRub of the NHL -- instant relief for all that ails fans of slumping teams.' … [Read more...] about Canes' pain gets worse

'The line of Dumont, Daniel Briere and Jochen Hecht combined for three goals and three assists as Buffalo rebounded from a 4-1 loss Wednesday at New Jersey. Hecht had a goal and an assist, and Briere assisted on Dumont's second goal.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Carolina 0

'"Since last year when we got put together, I think we played really well," Dumont said. "The chemistry fits so well, it's unbelievable. We always know where each other is on the ice, and we just go out there and work hard and have fun together."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Carolina 0

'The defensive corps, which was considered a strong point going into this season, is suddenly looking like this teams’ biggest weakness. After hearing from the front office about how much of a luxury it would be to have eight quality defensemen, which would supposedly keep guys on their toes, one has to wonder about that claim now.' … [Read more...] about Blueline cause for concern

'The Hurricanes were the NHL's worst team last season. They have been flirting with .500 this season, but after Thursday night's 6-1 loss in Ottawa they remain one of only two Eastern Conference teams without at least two road victories.' … [Read more...] about Softer schedule gives Sabres chance to advance

'"The way Jay played in the Ottawa game was a big plus for our hockey club, and I think he understood that, too," Ruff said. "Jay and I talked about it the next day and he was pretty happy with the way he played, and I was happy with the way he played. He was a big reason why we won that game, how well he played defensively and as physical as he … [Read more...] about Sprained knee sidelines McKee