Archives for February 16, 2007

'With the score deadlocked a minute into overtime, Edmonton streaked into the Buffalo zone, but had it taken away. The Sabres got a 2-on-1 break, which then became a 3-on-1 attack, as Briere pulled the puck away from a sprawling Toby Petersen, and ripped it over Dwayne Roloson's right shoulder for the winning goal.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Edmonton 1, OT

'The team received some more bad news on the injury front as Maxim Afinogenov broke a bone in his wrist and will be out for at least six weeks. Jiri Novotny also re-injured his left ankle that he had hurt earlier in the year. There is no timetable for Novotny’s return.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Win 2-1 In OT; Max Breaks Bone In Wrist

'"He fell on it," said Ruff regarding how Afinogenov was injured. "It actually happened the shift before he scored the goal."' … [Read more...] about Injury Bug Bites Hard

'The lowest-scoring road team and the highest-scoring team overall in the NHL went back and forth in the third period, Miller making a big save in the first minute on Horcoff and Roloson answering with a stop on Drury's shorthanded backhand try on a breakaway in the sixth minute. The game's 62nd minute, however, was deciding.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pay the price in another costly victory

'Ruff and Regier both acknowledged after the game that the team will recall two forwards from Rochester. Although Ruff didn't give specifics, one has to believe Drew Stafford and Clarke MacArthur will get the call.' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov out six weeks, Novotny out indefinitely

Dennis shakes off Sunday's rout (Rochester D&C) Monarchs look to tie franchise win streak tonight (Manchester Union Leader) Larman reassigned to Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage