Archives for February 2007

Inability to kill off penalties dooms Amerks (Rochester D&C) Hennessy celebrates birthday with two key 3rd-period goals (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Binghamton 4, Rochester 2 (AP) Sens Avoid Season Sweep (RNews.com) Four third-period goals sink Amerks (Amerks.com) B-Sens win third straight; beat nemesis Rochester 4-2 (BinghamtonSenators.com) Getting to know … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'Vanek's second goal came on the power play and during a wild scramble in front. Vanek's first shot from the slot -- and with goalie Ray Emery out of position -- was stopped by diving defenseman Anton Volchenkov. The puck caromed to the left circle, where Ales Kotalik fanned on his attempt, but the shot slid to the right post and Vanek slipped it into the open … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Ottawa 2

'The game was tied throughout much of the third period after Ottawa made it 2-2 early in the stanza, but Buffalo grabbed the lead with four minutes left when Ales Kotalik sent a shot on net from the top of the right circle that went wide, but Vanek redirected it past Emery for a 3-2 lead. A tripping penalty by Mike Fisher with 2:35 to play effectively killed any chance … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Ottawa 2

'Martin Biron is set to start in goal tonight for the Buffalo Sabres in their tilt with the Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about Biron To Start Against Ottawa

'At 440 calories, the chicken sandwich - a 4.5 oz. chicken breast grilled and served on a sesame seed roll - is probably one of the best fast-food choices at the arena, especially if you add tomato and lettuce, according to dietitian Glenda Reardon of the Niagara County Office for the Aging. And by all means, skip the fries - even if they are cooked in soybean oil. … [Read more...] about Sabres' fans do have healthy choices

'"I think if you saw a hockey game like that every night, you'd be pretty happy," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres earn some Southern comfort

'"I'm very excited and honored to receive this award and become part of a special group of people, including the legendary Scotty Bowman," Housley said. "Scotty and the Sabres took a chance on a kid from a Minnesota high school, and I will never forget that."' … [Read more...] about Housley joins Sabres' Hall tonight

'Season Series: Senators lead, 4-1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Senators

'"If you play a team that has played the night before, you have to give them hell early," said Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson. "If they get up by one or two early, it makes it a lot easier for them."' … [Read more...] about Senators eager to pounce on a tired Buffalo team

'The Sabres are currently experiencing exactly what the Senators went through during the middle of the 2005-06 season, and are finding it difficult to live up to their own lofty early season expectations.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look like Senators of a year ago

'The Senators have had all of that against Buffalo this season. After losing the initial meeting, they have gone on to win the next four. Ray Emery, who starts tonight, has been a large factor. He watched the first game then has been between the pipes since, compiling a 1.75 GAA and improving his career regular-season mark vs. Buffalo to 8-1-0-1.' … [Read more...] about Sens look to bury Sabres

'Against Buffalo this season alone, he has five goals and seven assists in five games. That gives the Ottawa star 32 points, including 15 goals, in 23 career outings vs. the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Heatley enjoys feasting on Buffalo

Senators eager to pounce on a tired Buffalo team (Ottawa Citizen) Sabres look like Senators of a year ago (Ottawa Citizen) Sens look to bury Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Heatley enjoys feasting on Buffalo (Ottawa Sun) Ottawa (30-21-3) at Buffalo (36-15-4) (AP) Sabres host Senators in Northeast Division showdown (Sportsticker) Ottawa Senators (30-21-3) at Buffalo Sabres (36-15-4) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Ottawa Coverage (Updated 11:30 a.m.)

Sabres shoot down Thrashers (Atlanta Journal Constitution) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Atlanta Coverage

'Briere had two goals in regulation and another in the shootout, leading the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 win over the Atlanta Thrashers on Tuesday night. "He's kind of the main guy for them," Atlanta goalie Kari Lehtonen said. "You're always looking to see where he is on the ice. I try to keep one eye on him to see where he goes. He's very quick. He can do it all."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Atlanta 3, SO