Archives for February 2004

'It looked bleak for Buffalo going into overtime after seemingly collapsing in the final two minutes to lose a point, especially because Buffalo was 0-1-6 in overtime games this season.' … [Read more...] about Briere Strikes Lightning For OT Win

'"I've seen a lot more playing time this year. I feel more and more confident every time I go out there. I'm enjoying the game and having some fun out there. It's not like it was earlier when I was very nervous and scared about every shot that I let in the net. Now if I let in a bad goal, I just come back and play harder."' … [Read more...] about Noronen's goal – stop goals, not score them

'"It was just a damn crime for him to die," said Horton's last coach, Joe Crozier. "You say, "Well, he was going too fast.' But we all go too fast. It was sad for God to take him."' … [Read more...] about Tim Horton: Name means more than doughnuts

'"You have to win hockey games, and you can't make excuses," Sabres defenseman Alexei Zhitnik said. "When you lose hockey games you can say "This guy here was hurt and that guy there was hurt.' "' … [Read more...] about Blue-liners grab spotlight in streak

'The Lightning is 10-1-1-1 in its past 13 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Lightning

'“He’s progressing nicely,” Ruff said after Buffalo’s 1-1 tie with Florida Wednesday when Roy skated 14 shifts, won 4 of 7 faceoffs and managed two shots on goal. “He’s added speed, he’s added grit to our lineup, and he’s made some nice plays. Right now he’s where he needs to be. He’s getting a little penalty … [Read more...] about Roy adds savvy to Sabres offense

'Tampa Bay is 3-1-2 in past six meetings with Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Tonight's Lightning Game

'"We had some real good opportunities we didn't quite bear down upon," Ruff said, "but every point is important. To walk away with a point is one less we've got to gain now."' … [Read more...] about Sabres dominate but settle for tie

'But his best stop came in the third period when he foiled Daniel Briere, setting up the Panthers' lone goal. With Florida on the power play, Luongo came out of the net to clear the puck, only to lose it to Briere behind the end line. With the Sabres captain shooting at an open net, Luongo sprawled backward across the ice to make the save.' … [Read more...] about A point well taken by Cats

'Luongo was especially stellar in the second period, where the Panthers were outshot 22-3 but didn't give up a goal.' … [Read more...] about Luongo soaks up 41 shots in 1-1 tie with Sabres

'1. Roberto Luongo, Panthers: Despite his team being outshot 33-9 through two periods and 42-23 for the game, he made 41 saves to improve to 6-4-4-2 when facing over 40 shots.' … [Read more...] about Sun-Sentinel's 3 Stars

'``We didn't have the killer instinct around the net we've had recently,'' center Daniel Briere said. ``Give credit to Luongo. He played well. But it's one of those nights where the puck didn't want to go in for us.''' … [Read more...] about Florida 1, Buffalo 1, OT

'"I think if you look at their goaltender tonight, we could have played another 60 minutes and we weren't going to score again," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff added.' … [Read more...] about Florida 1, Buffalo 1

'After 21 goals in three straight games, and eight straight games with a power play goal, the Buffalo Sabres were finally slowed offensively by an amazing effort from Florida's Roberto Luongo for a 1-1 tie at HSBC Arena. The All-Star Luongo made 41 saves in the game, keeping the hottest offensive team in the NHL to only one goal.' … [Read more...] about Luongo Locks Down Sabres For Tie

'"When he's happy like that he plays more physical, he makes more plays," Briere said. "His all-around game is a lot better. In that stretch where everything was going so bad, I didn't think he was using his physical presence as much as he is now. The last few goals he was around the net. Now he's starting to get on the inside and getting the … [Read more...] about Kotalik leads the glee club