'“He was back to being himself tonight,” Lindy Ruff said. “He skated. He was the old Max tonight, which is what we need.”' … [Read more...] about Mad Max returns, but with help from his friends
Archives for May 5, 2007
Even Earl of Bud tries to help Sabres
'Nearly 5,000 packed the Party in the Plaza outside, waving pom poms and slurping overpriced suds. Nicholas Picholas was finally put to pasture. And in the third period, the Earl of Bud, who proved Pee Wee Herman had no rhythm, found his way back on the Jumbotron, proving a little gray can’t keep him from getting 18,620 fans to yell “tequila!”' … [Read more...] about Even Earl of Bud tries to help Sabres
Winning Goal Comes From Unlikely Source
'It was the Sabres’ only power-play goal of the night, and it caught everybody -- most of all Afinogenov -- by surprise. He said he did not know the puck had gotten past Lundqvist until he saw his teammates in front of the net break into a jig.' … [Read more...] about Winning Goal Comes From Unlikely Source
Sabres winners of Presence Trophy, too
'No one can say if the Sabres can or will win the Stanley Cup this year, but if they do, we all can say they wouldn't have won it without this game. The players and their coach all talked about how appropriate this was because they had been winning games like this all season, but don't you believe them. They never had a game or a win like this in the regular season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres winners of Presence Trophy, too
Shanahan is critical of critical call
'"I'd say it was a pretty soft call on Blair Betts," Shanahan said. "I'm sure he feels really bad about the play. But (the Sabres) got a penalty early in the overtime, it was a bit of a makeup call. Pretty soft."' … [Read more...] about Shanahan is critical of critical call
Saturday's New York Coverage
Sabres Steal Victory From Rangers (New York Times) Winning Goal Comes From Unlikely Source (New York Times) Blueshirt shocker (New York Daily News) Maxim-um agony (New York Post) This loss caused by panic attack (New York Post) Sabres 2, Rangers 1 (New York Newsday) Sabres winners of Presence Trophy, too (New York Newsday) Nylander's illness was passed along by family … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage
Sabres snatch win
'"He skated, he was challenging wide. He beat players. He was the old Max."' … [Read more...] about Sabres snatch win
Plucky Sabres bounce back
'In an utterly electric atmosphere, an extraordinary fifth game of the NHL's best post-season series so far was played last night, a contest decided by one shot in overtime that turned a playoff dud into a full-fledged local hero.' … [Read more...] about Plucky Sabres bounce back
Buffalo pushes New York to brink
'The Sabres won a remarkable 14 games when they were either trailing or tied after two periods in the regular season and already in this series they have scored two wins when they have come from behind.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo pushes New York to brink
Sabres sniper redeems himself
'"It's a tough loss, it's that simple," said Rangers head coach Tom Renney. "We weren't close to being the best team tonight." The Sabres were definitely the better team. But until Drury scored, they had nothing to show for their efforts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sniper redeems himself
Maxim Sabre effort
'The goal came just second after Rangers Blair Betts had gone off for hooking the mercurial Afinogenov. This drama was set up by Martin Straka's 40-footer with 3:17 to go in regulation and a bit of late magic from Chris Drury that spared Sabre fans serious counselling fees.' … [Read more...] about Maxim Sabre effort
Sabres stretch it to the Max
'Drury, who trails only Joe Sakic among active players in playoff game winners, is on his way to becoming the most popular athlete in the history of Buffalo, a position he could cement - and one up Bills quarterback Jim Kelly - with a Stanley Cup. Drury is an unrestricted free agent July 1, and the Sabres should do anything short of kidnapping to keep him from going on the open … [Read more...] about Sabres stretch it to the Max
Buffalo 2, NY Rangers 1, OT
'"It's a tough loss, plain and simple," coach Tom Renney said. "We weren't close to being the better team on the ice tonight. It was close for one reason, and that was our goaltender."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, NY Rangers 1, OT
Rejuvenated Afinogenov gives Sabres 3-2 series lead over Rangers
'The Sabres avoided what looked like sure defeat until Captain Clutch, Chris Drury, tied it with 7.7 seconds left in the third period. "The puck can find him, he'll score the big goal," Ruff said of his co-captain.' … [Read more...] about Rejuvenated Afinogenov gives Sabres 3-2 series lead over Rangers
Buffalo 2, NY Rangers 1 (OT)
'Rangers center Blair Betts was called for hooking in the extra session and the Buffalo power play went to work. Afinogenov took a pass from Jason Pominville and blasted a slap shot from the high slot that beat Henrik Lundqvist through the pads for the win. "I just tried to shoot the puck, guys were screening the goalie, and it went in," said Afinogenov.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, NY Rangers 1 (OT)