Archives for May 12, 2006

'“It’s not the way we wanted to start a playoff game,” Sabres co-captain Chris Drury said. “It cost us the game.”' … [Read more...] about Senators stay alive

'The Senators played their most desperate game and finally received a solid performance from their erratic goalie. Only then could they eke out a less-than-convincing win. The odds of the Senators doing that three more times aren’t very good.' … [Read more...] about It&#8217s not time for Buffalo fans to panic

'"Our goal coming into tonight was to end it," Sabres co-captain Chris Drury said. "But despite that not happening we still have to wake up in the morning and feel good about where we are and point toward Saturday and be ready for a 60-minute game."' … [Read more...] about Not so fast

'The Sabres are just 2 for 18 in the series.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ power play in limbo

'The Sabres became so wrapped up in what they already accomplished that they temporarily lost touch with what carried them there.' … [Read more...] about Sens catch Sabres taking a deep breath

'Emery's demeanor in victory was no different than it had been in defeat. He stood tall, took all questions, cracked the occasional joke. His was the same goaltender after Game Four that he was after Game One, when he was battered for seven goals. You can see he has the temperament to succeed over the long haul.' … [Read more...] about Hasek has become an intriguing X-factor

'Sabres center Tim Connolly, hit in the head early in Game Two, missed his second straight game and said he remains day-to-day. He did not skate in the morning, and he said he couldn't comment on whether he is cleared to practice.' … [Read more...] about Ruff shuffles lines looking for a spark

'"We talked about it before the game," veteran Sabres defenceman Jay McKee said afterwards. "We know that we can't be relaxed out there, we can't be comfortable. We know what we're up against ... We're very aware that you haven't won a series until you've won four games." And if they weren't fully aware before, they … [Read more...] about Sabres put brooms away

'"We have to hold ourselves responsible for the way we played in the first period," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Reprieve for Ottawa in Sabres loss

'The Sabres are still in control, but given Ottawa's immense talent and its ability to score goals in bunches, no one should be dispelling the possibility that the Senators could come back to win the series. A win at home by the Senators Saturday heaps more pressure on Buffalo, and then the Sabres are in a must-win for Game 6 if they want to avoid an all-or-nothing Game 7 back … [Read more...] about Sabres maintain their confidence despite resurgence from Senators

'It’s certainly not Ruff’s style to sit a goalie, even when it means three games in four nights, but in the long run, it certainly couldn’t have hurt. And it would have given Marty Biron something to talk about.' … [Read more...] about Sabres horses need time to drink

'The Sabres power play sure is hit or miss. On Thursday, the Sabres struggled again on the power play, failing to convert any of their five chances.' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Ottawa Game 4 Notes

'The Sabres were fortunate that goaltender Ryan Miller was on top of his game throughout that unfamiliar first period. Miller was peppered with 16 shots and was forced to make a number of high-pressure saves, including a point-blank one-timer from Ottawa winger Dany Heatley at the left post during a 5-on-3 power play and a wicked wrister in the low slot by Jason Spezza with … [Read more...] about Focus of Sabres&#8217 offense misdirected

'They can't become only the third team in NHL history, and only the second in the past 60 years, to waste such an advantage. Can they? Probably not. Then again, this is Buffalo, where the words "in the crease" come with a prescription for Paxel.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t lose series, can they?

'"I think the media woke them up by calling out different players with criticism," the Sabres coach told reporters at HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Ruff treatment for Sens