Archives for December 2006

'Nearly two and a half years after being convicted of bank fraud and other corporate crimes, former Buffalo Sabres owner John J. Rigas and his son Timothy remain comfortably at home in Coudersport, Pa., awaiting the results of their appeal.' … [Read more...] about Despite convictions, Rigases live in the lap of luxury

Ovechkin Is Ejected In Capitals' Big Win (Washington Post) Caps rough up Sabres early, often (Washington Times) Caps report (Washington Times) Caps Bounce Buffalo, 7-4 (WashingtonCaps.com) Postgame Notebook (WashingtonCaps.com) Postgame Video (WashingtonCaps.com) Postgame Audio (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Washington Coverage

'The Capitals scored three times in the first 7:45, sending goaltender Ryan Miller to the bench for Martin Biron. It was the third consecutive game in which Washington forced an opponent to switch goalies, an NHL first this season.' … [Read more...] about Washington 7, Buffalo 4

'Buffalo made it a 6-4 game with 7:46 to play as a shot from the left circle by Drew Stafford beat Kolzig through the five-hole. However, an empty-net goal by John Erskine in the final minute of play sealed the win for the Capitals.' … [Read more...] about Washington 7, Buffalo 4

'The second period would be an eventful one, as an Alexander Ovechkin check from behind on an unaware Daniel Briere would cause multiple scrums after the play. Paul Gaustad and Adam Mair would both be thrown from the game for instigating fights and Ovechkin would get thrown out for the check from behind.' … [Read more...] about Caps Take Care Of Sabres 7-4

'"We kept coming back, but we kept making that one mistake that dug us a bigger hole," said Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff. "It was a game we really felt we could have had if we could have tightened things up."' … [Read more...] about Capital Offense?

'"I like the way we reacted to that play," said the Sabres head coach. "I don't care if Gaustad gets kicked out of a game for doing what he did. He needed to do what he did, and Mair's going to be right there behind him."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo suffers Capital punishment in Washington

'Handing out turnovers like campaign flyers, the Sabres' weakest performance of the current season amounted to a blank ballot in the nation's capitol. Adding to the ugliness was a controversial hit by Washington star Alexander Ovechkin on Buffalo's Daniel Briere, sparking a fracas that led to three player ejections and a less-than-memorable game that took nearly three hours to … [Read more...] about Game # 26: Capitals 7, Sabres 4

Amerks look run down in another road loss (Rochester D&C) Griffins win before home crowd of 9,164 (Grand Rapids Press) Amerks Lose At Grand Rapids (RNews.com) Amerks in the midst of first losing streak (Amerks.com) Double your pleasure (GriffinsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

Buffalo (20-3-2) at Washington (10-9-6) (AP) Sabres seek 12th win in 13 road games vs. Capitals (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (20-3-2) at Washington Capitals (10-9-6) (The Sports Network) Caps Host Sabres on Saturday (WashingtonCaps.com) Game # 26: Buffalo @ Washington (SabresFans.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Washington Coverage (Updated 1:30 p.m.)

'The Capitals are 4-0-2 when allowing 40 or more shots this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Capitals

'But as the Sabres packed up for a long road trip and prepared to leave HSBC Arena behind, they also knew that the victory could have - and maybe should have - been a loss. The Sabres were far from their best Friday night, but they were good enough.' … [Read more...] about Just good enough to win

'"It's a huge honor," Callahan said in HSBC Arena. "I grew up a Sabres fan and stuff, came to a lot of games here, and to play my first NHL game on this ice definitely means a lot to me."' … [Read more...] about Callahan's debut has homey feeling

'Winger Ales Kotalik made his debut at center against the Rangers, anchoring left wing Thomas Vanek and right wing Maxim Afinogenov. Kotalik is actually a natural center.' … [Read more...] about Inside shots

'Buffalo beat the Rangers twice in overtime, once in regulation and once in a shootout this season.' … [Read more...] about Notes, quotes