Archives for May 2006

Now, it gets interesting (Ottawa Sun) No Miracle on Ice, yet (Ottawa Sun) Hair-raising move pays off (Ottawa Sun) Ruff treatment for Sens (Ottawa Sun) No guts, no glory for Sens (Ottawa Sun) CBC gets twin burst of hope (Ottawa Sun) Senators finally get serious (Ottawa Citizen) At last, they fought back (Ottawa Citizen) Captain helps team find the way (Ottawa … [Read more...] about Friday’s Ottawa Coverage (Updated 7:30 a.m.)

'Ottawa came out with a strong effort in the opening period, and scored the first goal of the game for the first time on the series.' … [Read more...] about Sens Stave Off Elimination With 2-1 Win In Game 4

'Wade Redden snapped a 1-1 tie with a power-play goal early in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sens Avoid the Broom

'At St. Gregory The Great School in Williamsville, it was Sabres day. Kids traded in their traditional school uniforms for the black and red. It was the one time teachers said it was o-k to yell in the hallway as they cheered on the Buffalo Sabres. Some even took a turn trying to imitate the Voice Of The Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Youngest Fans Cheer Team On

'"We wanted to end it tonight but we missed some opportunities."' … [Read more...] about Tough first period leads to loss

'A very disappointing performance from the Sabres and a very impressive performance from the Senators who were everything the Sabres were not tonight.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lack effort, outworked and beaten 2-1 by Sens

'The key to the victory was Emery, who has been knocked for playing poorly, particularly in Ottawa's 7-6 overtime loss in Game 1 when he allowed seven goals on 23 shots. Emery was at his sharpest of the series on Thursday in keeping the Senators' season alive. He made numerous strong saves, three times foiling Ales Kotalik's shots from the slot, including … [Read more...] about Ottawa 2, Buffalo 1

'Redden broke the tie at 2:52 of the third. His long shot bounced off the leg of Buffalo's Henrik Tallinder and bounced past Ryan Miller, who was screened by a crowd. Derek Roy was off for tripping Patrick Eaves.' … [Read more...] about Senators defeat Sabres 2-1 to force Game 5 in second-round series

'Wade Redden scored the game-winning goal early in the third period and Ray Emery dazzled with 29 saves, as the Ottawa Senators staved off elimination with a 2-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series at HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 2, Buffalo 1

'“There definitely have been a lot of disappointments here,” said Redden, who paused for a moment to find the right words. “For whatever reason, it does wear on you. We want to be winning. We want to have a chance to win. It’s obviously disappointing to be in this position again.”' … [Read more...] about This looks like a playoff bust for Senators

'"It's been a great year so far. The team spirit has been unbelievable."' … [Read more...] about Defenceman Toni Lydman is logging lots of ice time in Sabres’ playoff run

'"I won't play tonight. I don't feel I can help my team yet," the star goaltender said after spending 45 minutes testing his injured groin in practice Thursday morning prior to Game 4 of Ottawa's Eastern Conference semifinal series against Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Senators G Hasek still not ready to play

'So as we watch the exciting conclusion of this series, showcasing the best that the NHL is and will be in the future, pause for a moment and reflect on the disaster that was averted. That’s why it is really hard to hate Ottawa fans--we are them, and they are us.' … [Read more...] about Bankruptcy Bowl

Ottawa at Buffalo (AP) Sabres can sweep Senators, advance to conference finals (Sportsticker) (1) Ottawa Senators (0-3) at (4) Buffalo Sabres (3-0) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Game Previews

'Before Wednesday night's Sabres-Ottawa Senators game, scalpers were easily getting $100 to $150 for 300 level seats that had a face value of $50 while a couple was spotted paying $600 for a pair of prime 200 level seats that carried a face value of $120 each. Scalpers are expected to garner even higher prices for tonight's game as the Sabres have a chance to sweep the … [Read more...] about Scalpers delight as Sabres keep winning