Archives for November 19, 2006

'“I didn’t know what to expect and I was kind of nervous,” said Card, a defenceman. “I just grabbed my gear and got dressed and really didn’t have too much time to think. It was just pretty cool to be in the big leagues. It was kind of surreal.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres&#8217 shuffle sees Card dealt into lineup

'"We outshot them, outchanced them and pretty much dominated," Senators goalie Ray Emery said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hit bump on road

'"I really made sure I had a good game," a starry-eyed Funk said outside the Sabres' dressing room before Saturday night's game against the Ottawa Senators in Scotiabank Place. "It was in the back of my mind that if I had a good game I could possibly get called up. At the same time, I just tried to play like I always do, just work hard and make … [Read more...] about Funk earns a call-up in 'tryout'

'So don't panic in a way only Western New Yorkers know how when the Sabres hit a few bumps in the ice.' … [Read more...] about Season's too long for Sabres to avoid bumps in road

Second win against Sabres boosts Senators' confidence (Ottawa Citizen) Senators' play giving everyone pause for thought (Ottawa Citizen) Redden waits out aggravating injury (Ottawa Citizen) Sabre-toothed Senators (Ottawa Sun) Waiting for playoff payoff? (Ottawa Sun) Clock already ticking on Senators (Ottawa Sun) Marshall Johnston wants $275,000...It would suit Senators … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Ottawa Coverage

'"We've been struggling, so it was nice to get the win," Phillips said. "You don't want to say those four-point games are important in November, but they really are. Division games are huge and if we can win those we can climb up faster."' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 4, Buffalo 1

'Three third-period goals were the difference as the Senators dominated the Sabres over the final two periods. Trailing 11-9 in shots after 20 minutes, the Senators held a 32-13 edge over the final two periods.' … [Read more...] about Schaefer and Heatley both score to lead Senators past Sabres 4-1

'Goaltender Ryan Miller returned to the lineup for Buffalo after missing the last six games with an abdominal strain and allowed four goals on 41 shots.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 4, Buffalo 1

'Ryan Miller would make 37 saves in the loss, dropping his record to 9-2-1. Ray Emery would stop all but one of Buffalo’s 24 shots for the win ending Buffalo’s ten game road winning streak.' … [Read more...] about Sens Take Care Of Sabres 4-1

'Ottawa scored on two of nine man advantages despite boasting a league-worst eight per cent conversion rate on the power play at the Scotiabank Place and defeated Buffalo for the second time this season, 4-1.' … [Read more...] about Senators Take Another Meeting

'So you want the good news first? Ryan Miller is still terrific. The bad news? In Saturday night's 4-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators, his teammates weren't.' … [Read more...] about Miller back, but Sabres missing in loss to Sens

'While undisciplined play factored in a steady stream to the penalty box, short-circuiting any potential flow to their offense, Buffalo was a textbook display of a tired and flat squad, leading to the end of another of their illustrious streaks this season (10 consecutive wins on enemy ice) and some questions as to how they'll recover with four games in eight nights … [Read more...] about Game # 20: Senators 4, Sabres 1

Amerks unload on offense in 8-0 victory (Rochester D&C) Amerks dominate Falcons (Springfield Republican) Rochester 8, Springfield 0 (AP) Amerks Crush Falcons (RNews.com) Amerks pound Falcons 8-0 to remain unbeaten at home (Amerks.com) Buffalo recalls Funk, Card assigned to Rochester (Amerks.com) Falcons lose to Amerks 8-0 (FalconsAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage