Archives for December 2006

'No one in the Buffalo dressing room is seeking revenge. The Sabres feel they took care of the boarding penalty that night. Paul Gaustad and Adam Mair went after Ovechkin, with Gaustad landing a few punches and Mair eventually peeling off to fight Bryan Muir. "I think that in that game we responded really well to that," Mair said. "When something like that … [Read more...] about Caps' Ovechkin is on Briere's mind

'G Olaf Kolzig is 5-2-1 on the road this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Capitals

'Alex Ovechkin says he has put the controversy behind him. Tonight at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, the Washington Capitals star will find out whether Daniel Briere and the Sabres have done the same.' … [Read more...] about Ovechkin awaits Sabres’ reception

Ovechkin awaits Sabres' reception (Washington Post) Caps face a road challenge (Washington Times) Washington (16-12-7) at Buffalo (25-7-3) (AP) Sabres look for more offense against Capitals (Sportsticker) Washington Capitals (16-12-7) at Buffalo Sabres (25-7-3) (The Sports Network) Caps Stay Busy Against Sabres in Buffalo (WashingtonCaps.com) Game notes … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Washington Coverage (Updated 11:00 a.m.)

Coach is one loyal American (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'Questions were raised after the team, which finished last place in the Northeast Division in 2004, made moves to get rid of high profile -- and high-priced -- players such as Miroslav Satan and Alexi Zhitnik. Fans were also unsure how young goalie Ryan Miller would respond to being a starter in the NHL. It didn’t take long for the speedy Sabres to establish … [Read more...] about Sabres march grabs region's attention

'"It's a big step in the right direction for us," said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, whose players have lost 69 games to injuries, not counting concussed center Tim Connolly.' … [Read more...] about For Sabres, it's full strength ahead

'"I knew Weight was looking to make the pass," Biron said. "It came across and I tried to come over as fast as I could to smother the bottom of the net. [Guerin] just found a spot."' … [Read more...] about Blues beat Sabres in OT

'In a stagnant economy, some people in Western New York have been attending more Sabres games and fewer Bills games. The Sabres have sold out all 16 home games this season. Capacity is 18,690. Through 16 home games last year, the average crowd was 15,882.' … [Read more...] about Sabres&#8217 success hasn&#8217t helped the Bills

OT goal makes it 3 in row for Blues (St. Louis Post Dispatch) Guerin goal lifts Blues to third straight win (Belleville News Democrat) Instructing players is the key, Murray says (Belleville News Democrat) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s St. Louis Coverage

'The victory gave the Blues a 2-16 record this season in games they trailed following the second period. The Sabres, conversely, are now 17-2-1 when holding the lead heading into the third.' … [Read more...] about St. Louis 3, Buffalo 2, OT

'Hecht was denied a second goal of the game, when an official review determined he used a kicking motion with his right skate to redirect a puck into the net at the 1:30 mark of the third. "I thought they were going to give it to me because I didn't think it was a kick," Hecht said. "I just opened up my foot and it (the puck) went the right way."' … [Read more...] about St. Louis 3, Buffalo 2 (OT)

'Halfway through the third period the Blues would tie the game as Bill Guerin would score. The two teams would head to overtime tied at two. Guerin would score just 1:35 into the overtime on a great setup from Doug Weight to give the Blues the 3-2 victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall To Blues In OT 3-2

'"I  said that before the game that they're not playing like a last place team," said Head Coach Lindy Ruff. "They're working hard. If you look at four straight games with points going into tonight, we knew that it would be a low chance affair."' … [Read more...] about St. Louis Gives Sabres the Blues

'Jochen Hecht appeared to give the Sabres a 3-1 lead early in the third period, but the ref's call of good goal was overruled by the war room in Toronto. League officials determined Hecht used a distinct kicking motion to direct Jason Pominville's pass under Manny Legace's body and over the goal line. Hecht appeared to use the inside of his right skate to kick the puck into the … [Read more...] about St. Louis marches past Buffalo in overtime