'"When you've got a group that's playing well it's fun to watch," Ruff said. "I think we're definitely enjoying this. You enjoy it for a period of time when you can reflect after a game, saying 'Boy we made some nice plays and scored some nice goals."'' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Boston 2
Archives for October 2006
Buffalo 6, Boston 2
'The Sabres can set the team record with a 9-0 start with a win at Montreal Monday. The 1975-76 team lost its ninth game, at Toronto. The NHL record for longest winning streak from the start of a season is 10 games, by Toronto in 1993-94.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Boston 2
Sabres Beat Bruins 6-2; Match Best Start
'Nine Sabres registered points, including three assists for defenseman Brian Campbell and two assists for Vanek to go with his 5th goal of the year. Afinogenov added an assist with his marker, giving him 12 points in his last four games, and 14 on the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Beat Bruins 6-2; Match Best Start
Sabres tie franchise record
'"You always have to keep working and improving every game..."'. … [Read more...] about Sabres tie franchise record
Game # 8: Sabres 6, Bruins 2
'The rebuilding Bruins were the latest victims to be steamrolled, posing few challenges to a surging Sabres' squad playing at the top of their game.' … [Read more...] about Game # 8: Sabres 6, Bruins 2
Sabres pour it on again drilling Boston 6-2
Drury lifted his goal total to nine tallies which is good for first in the NHL while Afinogenov’s 14 points also leads the league. Not to be left out of the fun, Thomas Vanek’s +10 leads in the league in the plus/minus department. … [Read more...] about Sabres pour it on again drilling Boston 6-2
Sunday's Rochester Coverage (updated 5:30 a.m.)
Dennis makes 54 saves as Amerks win again (Rochester D&C) Marlies mystified (Toronto Sun) Adam Dennis makes 54 saves in leading Americans over Marlies 3-1 (CP) Rochester Remains Unbeaten (RNews.com) Dennis makes 54 saves as Amerks win 6th straight (Amerks.com) Dennis the Menace! (Toronto Marlies.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage (updated 5:30 a.m.)
Sabres continue dominance to eighth consecutive win
'Jason Pominville and Maxim Afinogenov scored 1:39 apart early in the second period to open a 4-1 lead for the Sabres, who matched the 1975 club record for consecutive victories to start a season. Buffalo has also won a franchise-record 13 straight in the regular season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue dominance to eighth consecutive win
Rallying Sabres go 7-0
'Friday’s night’s game, a 5-4 come-from-behind-Buffalo triumph before an electric sellout crowd of 18,690 fans at HBSC Arena, kept the Sabres undefeated (7-0) and furthered what’s become hockey’s best new rivalry.' … [Read more...] about Rallying Sabres go 7-0
Sabres storm past Hurricanes
'"In Carolina and in Buffalo, everyone's expecting to see great games," Sabres center Derek Roy said. "It's been a rivalry, and they're a great team. . . . It comes down to the little things and who wants it more."' … [Read more...] about Sabres storm past Hurricanes
Spacek becomes a believer, too
'"That's the thing," Spacek said. "You can see it on the bench. Everybody is pushing each other to be a little better. It's a great thing. I was a little scared about the [preseason predications], that we would be the best team in the Eastern Conference. The first couple games, it didn't look like that, but we won those games. Now, I … [Read more...] about Spacek becomes a believer, too
Sabres vs. Bruins
'Tonight marks Buffalo's first game this season against a non-playoff qualifier.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Bruins
Saturday's Boston Coverage (Updated 2:00 p.m.)
B’s face sword fight (Boston Herald) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage (Updated 2:00 p.m.)
B’s face sword fight
'“I think we know we have to be on top of our game or it could end up being not a very fun game to play in,” said B’s defenseman Brad Stuart. “You saw them against Philly the other night. They have that capability, to really run away with a game.”' … [Read more...] about B’s face sword fight
Vanek’s performance is changing his reputation
'For a guy whose name was whispered in trade rumors over the summer. For a guy who seemed to be sliding toward membership in a club featuring players like Miro Satan and Chris Gratton, Sabre forwards whose disdain for the grittier aspects of the game earned them the wrath of fans and tickets out of town. Instead, Vanek has proven himself to be a valuable cog on the machine … [Read more...] about Vanek’s performance is changing his reputation