Archives for 2003

'By allowing only two goals today, the Devils won a share of the Jennings Trophy for allowing the fewest goals in the N.H.L. They allowed 166 this season, tying a franchise record. The Devils, who have won the Jennings Trophy three times, will share the award with the Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Devils Settle for Rest and a Tie

'The Sabres - whose fans (17,845) nearly filled the arena and cheered new owner Tom Golisano - went ahead early in the second on goals by Ales Kotalik and Alexei Zhitnik. Patrik Elias, who finished atop the Devils in scoring (57 points) for a fourth straight season, tied it at 15:44 of the second.' … [Read more...] about Devils cruise from Atlantic into playoffs

'They became the first team since expansion to lead the league in one special-teams category (89.6 percent penalty-killing) and finish last in the other (11.9 percent power play).' … [Read more...] about Burns, Devils are satisfied

'Patrik Elias tied the score at 2 for the Devils at 13:44 when he walked out of the left corner and backhanded a shot past Sabres goalie Mika Noronen.' … [Read more...] about Schwab chips in as Devils capture defensive trophy

'The Sabres wore throwback jerseys with their old logo. Team officials asked manufacturer CCM on Friday if the company could make the jerseys in time and management picked them up in Toronto. ... The crowd of 17,845 cheered new owner Tom Golisano's video message on the scoreboard about a "new era" in Sabres history.' … [Read more...] about Bruins get plenty of respect

'The Sabres received a huge ovation when they hit the ice wearing throwback uniforms, the old blue, white and yellow numbers with a buffalo stationed between two swords. And Tom Golisano, the man who saved the Sabres from folding earlier this year, received a nice hand when he spoke to fans on the Jumbotron during the sec-ond period.' … [Read more...] about Devils rest stars, tie for Jennings

'The Sabres honored their past by bringing back their still popular blue and gold uniforms as a one-time promotion. It's the first time the Sabres wore them since changing to their current red and black colors in 1996. Sabres spokesman Michael Gilbert said the players didn't learn of the change until 15 minutes before the game.' … [Read more...] about Devils 2, Sabres 2, OT

'Golisano would only say that he plans to sit down with both Ruff and Regier and announce a decision within days.' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 2, Buffalo 2

'Season Series: Devils lead, 3-0.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Devils

'Buffalo is having another trying season, entering this afternoon's game with a record of 27-36-9-8. But at least it doesn't look like the Sabres will be folding up shop in the near future, thanks to Tom Golisano. Miroslav Satan is Buffalo's top threat with 25 goals and 48 assists.' … [Read more...] about Devils Gameday

'"It's not something that happens a lot, but it happens to everybody," Biron said. "Patrick (Roy) in his last game in Montreal over there, he gave up eight in 11/2 periods before he got pulled and made those big scenes. It's not a fun feeling. I guess you just gotta overlook it."' … [Read more...] about Bruins batter baffled Biron

'Ideally, Regier would be sent packing and Ruff would remain.' … [Read more...] about Ruff, a class act from Day One, deserves Year Seven

'The Bruins, who ended an 0-2-3 winless streak, also scored their first power-play goal after going 0 for 27 when Knuble slapped one past Biron just 2:19 into the game. Samsonov, who was lacing them up for real for the first time in 50 games, skated on a line with Jozef Stumpel and Marty McInnis with the latter setting up goals by each of his linemates.' … [Read more...] about Bruins finish up by showing some touch

'The Sabres, like most opponents, had no answers for the Thornton-Knuble-Murray line, which dominated down low and combined for four goals. And Samsonov's remarkable return, skating with Stumpel and Marty McInnis, instantly gives the New Jersey coaches much more to worry about. But this team scored 245 goals - its most in seven years - and could be a playoff darkhorse … [Read more...] about B's victory in season finale no pipe dream

'More importantly, the effort was there and despite giving up five goals, the Bruins appear ready for the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Bruins romp in finale