'Facing a Toronto squad spurred on by their raucous crowd and capable of skating with Buffalo stride for stride, the contest became a penalty parade for the Sabres, pushing them ever so close to the cliff, before a timely goal or crucial stop by goalie Martin Biron would save them from falling over the edge into a full-blown losing streak.' … [Read more...] about Game # 42: Sabres 4, Maple Leafs 3
Archives for 2007
Sabres end skid, slip into first overall
'The Sabres' power play was shut out for the first time in six games, finishing 0-5. And the penalty killers were touched for two more goals, on eight Toronto advantages. Buffalo has now allowed seven power-play goals the last 17 times it has been shorthanded.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end skid, slip into first overall
Sunday's Toronto Coverage
Leafs fail to dig out of early hole (Toronto Star) Unlucky Leafs could have used a sharper Razor (Toronto Star) Sabres' quick start stops Leafs short (Toronto Sun) Pohl open about miss (Toronto Sun) Better not good enough (Toronto Sun) Leafs dig their early grave (Toronto Sun) Goaltending woes cost Leafs in loss to Sabres (Toronto Globe and Mail) Six members of Canada's … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Toronto Coverage
Sunday's Rochester Coverage (Updated 5:00 a.m.)
Anderson excels as Amerks stop Hamilton (Rochester D&C) Drew Larman's two goals lead Americans over Bulldogs 4-1 (CP) Amerks down Bulldogs (CHML-AM) Amerks End Slide (RNews.com) Larman, Anderson power Amerks past Bulldogs, 4-1 (Amerks.com) Americans beat Bulldogs (HamiltonBulldogs.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage (Updated 5:00 a.m.)
Sabres vs. Maple Leafs
'Sabres are 7-6 with an overtime loss against the Northeast Division.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Maple Leafs
Thorburn gets thorny 'homecoming'
'"It kind of [stinks], but that's the way it goes sometimes," Thorburn said. "I don't know how to take it except to let it motivate me. I'll try to work hard to get back into the lineup and make a difference."' … [Read more...] about Thorburn gets thorny 'homecoming'
Not-so-special delivery
'The Sabres, befuddled on both their power play and penalty kill, lost another game Friday night because their special teams couldn't match up.' … [Read more...] about Not-so-special delivery
Penguins' pheonoms double the impact
'Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff could have been speaking on behalf of the Eastern Conference when he said pregame Friday that he'd prefer separation to facing the two in tandem, the more widespread the chasm the better. "Like "out west," Ruff said. "One in L.A. and one in San Jose."' … [Read more...] about Penguins’ pheonoms double the impact
Saturday's Toronto Coverage (Updated 1:30 p.m.)
Sabres at Leafs (Toronto Star) Game Day (National Post) Buffalo a test of Leaf talent (Hamilton Spectator) Buffalo (29-9-3) at Toronto (19-17-6) (AP) Maple Leafs to follow 10-goal outburst vs. Sabres (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (29-9-3) at Toronto Maple Leafs (19-17-6) (The Sports Network) Game notes (MapleLeafs.com) Game # 42: Buffalo @ Toronto (SabresFans.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage (Updated 1:30 p.m.)
Penguins hand Sabres rare losing streak
'The Buffalo Sabres fans booed their team Friday night. That has been as uncommon as Sabres' defeats this season.' … [Read more...] about Penguins hand Sabres rare losing streak
Pittsburgh better cash in on Crosby
'But why the city of Pittsburgh wouldn’t allow a casino-funded arena on the city’s waterfront still has me incredulously wringing my hands. No new taxes. A brand new arena. The best player in the NHL. Insanity.' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh better cash in on Crosby
Sabres might dominate East stars
'Although the starting lineups won't be announced until Tuesday, three Sabres -- goalie Ryan Miller, center Daniel Briere and defenseman Brian Campbell -- were among the East's top vote-getters in the most recent round of results. Of those players, only Briere figured to be in real danger of losing his spot, and the challenge to him was coming from teammate Maxim Afinogenov.' … [Read more...] about Sabres might dominate East stars
Saturday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Penguins win third in row, stun Sabres, 4-2 (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Sabres might dominate East stars (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins answer challenge, top Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins Notebook (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins beat Sabres for third straight victory (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
It's Ruff justice
'"It's been a tremendous turnaround," said Ruff. "The attitude of the city and the fans, to go from half-packed arena to jam-packed every night and to have the quality of players playing the the type of game we've been playing, a pretty exciting style. We don't have much to complain about, do we?"' … [Read more...] about It’s Ruff justice
Pittsburgh 4, Buffalo 2
'During the two-game losing streak, the Sabres' special teams have plagued them. After killing 18 straight opponent power plays, Buffalo has given up five man-advantage goals to Ottawa and Pittsburgh. "Special teams have been our Achilles' heel," Ruff said. "Our penalty kill in back-to-back games hasn't been very good."' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 4, Buffalo 2