Archives for April 23, 2006

'"That's something we've got to get better at," said Kapanen, who beat goalie Ryan Miller with a backhander from in close, only to have the shot deflect off the post 13 minutes into the first overtime. "I think I should be one of the guys and I want to be one of those guys providing some offense."' … [Read more...] about Flyers offense must improve against Sabres

'"They weren't kidding," Miller said of his first playoff experience. "The highs were high. The lows were low."' … [Read more...] about Sabres take upper hand in ‘little bit of war’

'"It's a neat feeling, especially when you're not known as a goal scorer," McKee said. "Anyway that I can help my team, whether it's scoring goals, blocking shots or hitting guys, whatever it is I'm happy to be able to contribute. It's certainly pretty special scoring a goal here at home."' … [Read more...] about History repeats for McKee

'This game had everything.' … [Read more...] about Sabres learn a lesson and survive

'The Flyers didn't seem resentful about the hit after the loss. Philly coach Ken Hitchcock said Umberger, a rookie, "got welcomed big-time" to his first Stanley Cup playoff game. Umberger found out, the hard way, that it's a different game in the postseason, a more violent, close-checking proposition.' … [Read more...] about No hard feelings? Tell it to Flyers rookie

'I also doubt that this team could have arrived at the place it's at if General Manager Darcy Regier hadn't constructed its roster as he did. Basically his policy was "who needs superstars?" Buffalo won with four lines that may not have been equal yet they sure bore a strong resemblance one to another.' … [Read more...] about New rules give Sabres extra spring in their step

'"He gave us a chance to win," Hitchcock said. "and that's what you are looking for when you are playing a good team like that one on the road."' … [Read more...] about Esche’s play shows he was the right choice

'...Daniel Briere...30:38...' … [Read more...] about Inside the Numbers

'"We lost, 3-2, so I don't look at it as that good of a game," Esche said not long after Daniel Brière scored at 7 minutes 31 seconds of the second overtime to give the Sabres a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. "I don't know how great it was. Obviously, I felt like I was in a zone. But you never feel good when you give up one more goal … [Read more...] about Esche Is Finally Beaten After Salvo From Sabres

'"We're really high right now," Briere said. "But now, we have to get back to an even keel."' … [Read more...] about Sabres waste 2-0 lead, recover in double OT

'"The good thing is," said Mike Knuble, a Flyers' goalscorer on the night, "they're probably as tired as we are."' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Flyers deliver exciting start to series

'"That was a collective sigh of relief," Ruff said after the Sabres escaped a furious rally by the Flyers to win 7:31 into the second extra period. Indeed, from the standpoint of series momentum and confidence, the Sabres couldn't afford to lose a game they so thoroughly dominated for 55 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Briere's goal in two OTs lifts Sabres

'“There’s just a general buzz,” he said. “They can score at anytime and everyone knows it.”' … [Read more...] about Fans fired up about Sabres in playoffs

'On Saturday night, somewhere, Jim Schoenfeld was proud. Jerry Korab was proud. Sabres fans were proud.' … [Read more...] about Campbell&#8217s hit shows Sabres are serious

'The Sabres have now won six straight overtime playoff games from the Flyers, dating back to Ed Ronan’s winner on May 9, 1997.' … [Read more...] about A rookie no more