Archives for May 2006

'"We won a game for Ryan the other night," McKee observed last night. "And he won one for us tonight."' … [Read more...] about Miller stifles Senator snipers

'Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff likes to roll four lines, so everyone needs to be versatile. Which is why rookie Thomas Vanek, who thinks checks are only for paying bills, was not in the lineup last night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Roy Ruff, ready

Sens stars fail to come out (Ottawa Sun) Connolly, Sens out cold (Ottawa Sun) Alfie: 'We still believe' (Ottawa Sun) Die-hards won't give up the fight (Ottawa Sun) Here's skinny on rival goalie (Ottawa Sun) Senators in dire straits (Ottawa Citizen) Imposing matchup no stretch for Briere (Ottawa Citizen) Miller forgives, then forgets (Ottawa Citizen) 'Dreadful' defeat … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Just days after letting six goals get past him in a series-opening win, Miller stole one on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Miller Shines In Game Two Victory; Sabres Up 2-0

'The Sabres have scored the first goal in all eight of their playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Miller Time

'Buffalo's man-down squads held Ottawa scoreless in seven opportunities.' … [Read more...] about Miller steals Game Two

'Ryan Miller was absolutely fantastic in goal for Buffalo. The rookie stopped 43 shots and the Sabres cashed in on the few chances they got in the game as the offense was only able to generate 17 shots on goal.' … [Read more...] about Gutsy Sabres hang on to down Sens 2-1

'Ottawa now have an almost insurmountable task because the current Senators franchise has never come back from a 2-0 deficit to win a best-of-seven playoff series. The Sabres are 11-1 when taking the first two games.' … [Read more...] about Inspired Buffalo goaltender chokes Ottawa

'Connolly and Schaefer both fell to the ice, but Connolly had smacked his head on the ice and remained there for several minutes before being helped into the locker room. He is listed as having an upper body injury, with a possible concussion.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Connolly leaves Game 2

' The Ottawa Senators have dug themselves a deep, deep hole.' … [Read more...] about Senators in big trouble as Ryan Miller steals Game 2 for Sabres

'Schaefer drove into Connolly, who had his head down, leading with his left shoulder as the Sabres center was turning right while carrying the puck through the neutral zone toward Ottawa's blue-line. The hit knocked Connolly flat to the ice.' … [Read more...] about Connolly knocked out with injury in Game 2 of Eastern Conference semifinal

'Ryan Miller stopped 43 shots to help the Buffalo Sabres to a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Scotiabank Place. J.P. Dumont and Jochen Hecht scored 2:27 apart in the second period for the Sabres, who now have a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series heading back to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Ottawa 1

'The Senators scored an NHL-high 314 goals this season but it isn't helping so far against Buffalo, which has won three straight road postseason games after losing two in Philadelphia during the first round.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Ottawa 1

'Schaefer remained in the game but Connolly was helped off the ice. The Sabres said he had an upper body injury and wouldn't return.' … [Read more...] about Connolly knocked out with early injury in Game 2

'"They have a team policy not to negotiate with players during the season. They didn't want to mess with any chemistry. We have four guys that will be unrestricted free agents (also Mike Grier, Teppo Numminen and Rory Fitzpatrick). I don't disagree with their decision because if they were working on one guy's deal and not someone else's, it could break the chemistry that we … [Read more...] about McKee doesn’t know what future holds after nine seasons in Buffalo