Archives for April 2006

'The Sabres, who needed 58 shots to beat Philadelphia 3-2 in double overtime on Saturday night, scored twice on their first three shots and needed only 12 to build a 6-1 lead on Dumont's third goal midway through the second period.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 8, Philadelphia 2

'Brian Campbell's mother is scared for her son. So is his head coach. And most of the New York state area.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Campbell may be marked man

'By the time Daniel Briere redirected Jochen Hecht's pass past Esche, who had already made 55 saves, during the second overtime, what once looked like an easy win had become a classic, a victory that portends another wild spring in Western New York. If there were any fans left who hadn't gotten over lingering bitterness from the lockout that claimed last year, they have now.' … [Read more...] about Briere’s goal caps perfect start to another wild Stanley Cup bid

'While it might be hard to imagine Briere duplicating his Sabres playoff record 14 shots on goal during the best-of-seven series opener, he believes there is room for improvement. "I know I didn't have my best game," Briere told reporters. "There's probably three or four solid, good chances when I should have scored."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Briere a difference-maker

'Umberger has yet to be cleared to play by team doctors, and a decision on whether or not he is able to dress will be made later Monday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Flyers' Umberger status uncertain

'"It was an incredible hit, and it was clean," said Kilrea. "No elbow was up. It's a chance you have, and you take it."' … [Read more...] about Killer salutes killer hit by former 67

'"I was thinking about it today over breakfast," Campbell said after Sunday morning's practice in the Amherst Pepsi Center. "We won a hockey game while going 0 for 9 on the power play."' … [Read more...] about Plenty of room for improvement

'"There's no reason to think about it now, but yeah, it wasn't a good feeling to take a penalty like that late in the third," Lydman said. "It wasn't the greatest feeling in the world. Luckily, it's just the first game and it's just the beginning. There's a new game [tonight]."' … [Read more...] about Lydman vows to play smarter

'"He's his own biggest critic," Drury said Sunday. "He's never, ever satisfied no matter what he does in a game. Just looking at the numbers he's put up in the playoffs, they're astounding. He's the biggest competitor the game has probably seen in a long time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres expect better showing from Forsberg

'"I got my wits back real quick," said Umberger, who was knocked woozy Saturday on an all-time check delivered by Buffalo defenseman Brian Campbell. "I lost a little bit of quick memory, but otherwise I felt fine. I wanted to go back out last night, but they wouldn't let me."' … [Read more...] about After big hit, Umberger may be ready to play

'TV: MSG.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Flyers

'Esche nearly stole a victory for the Flyers in the opener. "It was a tough way to lose," Knuble said after the game. But if the Sabres fail to capitalize on most of their scoring chances against the red-hot Esche, they could endure the tough loss in Game 2. That would send them to Philadelphia for Game 3 on Wednesday without home-ice advantage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres watch

'Fortunately Umberger was only feeling the effects of a stiff neck yesterday and could see action in Game 2 tonight, health permitting. "It was a legal hit ... He just caught me off guard," said Umberger, who is listed as questionable.' … [Read more...] about Sabres show they’re not scared

'"After a game like tonight, we picked up a lot of experience," he said. "For a lot of guys it was a first playoff game, first overtime game and first double-overtime game. I don't think that's going to be a major factor."' … [Read more...] about 'A little bit of a war'

'How things change. When these teams met in recent years, it was so often about the relentless Philly pressure and the Sabres hoping to hold them off with goaltending and counterattack, while catching a big break now and then. Today, it's quite the opposite.' … [Read more...] about Esche made the difference on Saturday night