Archives for February 2006

'Thomas Vanek led the charge for Buffalo with two goals that gave the Sabres the lead for good. With the game tied at 2 in the second period, Max Afinogenov was tripped up in the Florida zone, and as he fell to the ice, passed the puck to Vanek who put it past Roberto Luongo. Vanek's second goal came on a beautiful wrap around to give him his 18th goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Exact Their Revenge On Panthers

'"We got a lucky bounce."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rebound over Florida

Amerks suffer tough loss in Syracuse (Rochester D&C) Crunch pummels Amerks (Syracuse Post Standard) Syracuse Stop Amerks Streak (RNews.com) Syracuse 6, Rochester 0 (AP) Win streak begins and ends against Crunch (Amerks.com) Paolini sent back to Elmira (Amerks.com) Game notes (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres have allowed a league-high 12 short-handed goals and one in each of their past two games entering tonight's match with the Florida Panthers in HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' balance of power shifting lately

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

'“If I establish myself here and keep playing hockey, the international stuff will follow,” he said. “It’s still been a great year, I’m not going to let one situation and a little bit of adversity on something that was out of my control affect the season.”' … [Read more...] about It’s not quite Miller time

'Sabres captain Chris Drury will play for the United States. Maxim Afinogenov will play for Russia, Toni Lydman and Teppo Numminen will play for Finland. “It’s always a great honor to play for your country, especially at the Olympics,” Numminen said. “It’s the biggest event an athlete can go to.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres have a presence in Turin

'Sabres goaltending coach Jim Corsi will serve as an assistant coach for the host Italian hockey team.' … [Read more...] about Corsi returns to his roots

'The Panthers' five Olympians will face probably the best U.S. goaltender in the NHL this season. But not at the Olympics -- because he won't be there.' … [Read more...] about Panthers get Olympic-style action

Panthers get Olympic-style action (Miami Herald) Panthers not ready to relax just yet (Palm Beach Post) Florida (22-26-8) at Buffalo (35-15-4) (AP) Luongo, Panthers hope to continue success against Sabres (Sportsticker) Florida Panthers (22-26-8) at Buffalo Sabres (35-14-4) (The Sports Network) Panthers Battle Buffalo Sabres Saturday Night (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Florida Coverage (Updated 1:00 p.m.)

Amerks win fifth straight (Rochester D&C) Bulldogs lose in shootout with Amerks (Hamilton Spectator) Amerks Win Fifth Straight (RNews.com) Rochester 4, Hamilton 3, SO (AP) MacArthur teaches the 'Dogs a few tricks (Amerks.com) 'Dogs drop shootout to Amerks (HamiltonBulldogs.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'Hecht had been only one of four Sabres players to appear in all 54 games this season.' … [Read more...] about Injury relegates Sabres LW Hecht to Olympic sideline

'As I said earlier the game was almost a mirror image of Tuesday night's game. Montreal struck back to tie the game late then, the Sabres struck back late to tie a game they honestly had no business getting any points out of. In overtime, however, Montreal spoiled the rally.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ comeback falls short, Habs win 3-2 in Overtime

'On a night when Buffalo could have been blown out, it managed overtime on Pominville's 13th goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ streak ends in ‘dismal’ style

' Today only four Canadiens hail from the province, only nine from the country.' … [Read more...] about Dynasty days are long gone for Canadiens