Archives for March 6, 2008

'“I thought our play in our own end was almost rock solid,” he said. “I thought we put a lot of effort in for back-to-back, for four (games) in six (nights). ... Were we smart enough to win the game? No.”' … [Read more...] about A puzzling loss for inconsistent Sabres

'It’s not likely Ruff will win the Jack Adams Award come season’s end. It’s also fair to say that the odds are against his team making the playoffs, but it’s fair to say this may be the most impressive coaching performance in his already outstanding NHL career.' … [Read more...] about Look the ”other” way

'MacArthur had been a healthy scratch for three games before returning to the lineup in a 3-1 loss to Washington on Wednesday. He had 15 points (eight goals, seven assists) in 37 games with Buffalo this season, but was limited to two goals and two assists in his past 15 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres demote MacArthur, make room for Hecht’s anticipated return

'“That’s what we’ve been disappointed with, our play at home lately,” Sabres center Paul Gaustad said. “We have to be a hard place to come in to play at, and we’ve kind of slipped lately. We have to get back on track.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres in homemade jam

'“He is unbelievable,” Ruff said. “I admire the way he plays. I admire the enthusiasm. He can play a physical game. He can beat you one on one. He has a terrific shot. His energy and his passion, if you could bottle that and stick it inside your players, you would have an unbelievable team.”' … [Read more...] about Ovechkin draws acclaim from all

'“I don’t think we moved the puck very well and we had a hard time breaking out [of the defensive zone],” said center Derek Roy. “We’ve got to get pucks to the net more.”' … [Read more...] about Extra man has been no advantage at home

'Meanwhile, the Capitals moved into 10th place and are just one point behind the Sabres, and given the fact that they have Alexander the Great and Buffalo doesn't, you have to like their chances as the playoff race roars down the stretch.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fail to move into eighth in playoff race

'Buffalo’s defensive pairings didn’t look fit for Wheatfield Blades uniforms, let alone a showdown with Washington along what’s proving to be a difficult road back to the postseason. Four different times in Wednesday’s first 40 minutes, the Sabres gave up legitimate breakaways to a team they’re fighting for the final playoff spot.' … [Read more...] about No defending Buffalo&#8217s blueliners

'Sabres fans’ inexplicable hatred from Alexander Ovechkin continued Wednesday, and the campaign even picked up steam.' … [Read more...] about After long delay, chances wiped out

Capitals Report (Washington Post) Photo gallery (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Washington Coverage

'“Mental mistakes have cost us goals,” Sabres forward Derek Roy said. “We gave up four or five breakaways. ... We preached before the game to look over our shoulder and see where Ovechkin is. And we didn’t do so.”' … [Read more...] about Ovechkin, Backstrom spark Capitals 3-1 win over slumping Sabres

'"There was a lot inside this game," said Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff. "I thought we played solid. If you look at the goals it was all from turnovers. We were getting too far ahead of the play. I thought we put a lot of effort in for back to back games."' … [Read more...] about Washington 3, Buffalo 1

'The Sabres got a couple chances on the power play in the first period but could not get the puck past Olaf Kolzig. Washington got three breakaways in a short span and Ryan Miller would stop the first two, but could not stop Alex Ovechkin on the third breakaway to give the Capitals the 1-0 lead.' … [Read more...] about Ovechkin Nets Two In 3-1 Win For Caps

'The game ended with controversy. With less than three minutes left in the game, the Sabres peppered the net and appeared to score. A few camera angles show the puck crossing the goal line under Kolzig, but ultimately the play was ruled no goal because the referee's whistle sounded. However, in his post game interview, Jason Pominville said that the explanation was that the … [Read more...] about Sabres capped

Panthers tell Amerks to fix finances soon (Rochester D&C) Amerks split weekend set (LetsGoSabres.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage