Archives for October 26, 2008

'The shootout was a wild one, going to two extra shooters. Smyth beat Miller and Peter Budaj stopped Clarke MacArthur’s last-hope effort.' … [Read more...] about Avalanche turns the table on Sabres

'“That line has given us some timely goals when we’ve needed them,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “Obviously, it’s something we need. We need good defensive play out of that line, but we need production.”' … [Read more...] about Max spreads his wings

'“The perception, obviously, is that Buffalo is not the most desired place to play, with what it has to offer,” Rivet said. “I talked to a number of players, and they loved it here. When you come here, you’re told that there are a number of players where this is where they reside at the end of their season and the end of their careers.”' … [Read more...] about Rivet loving life that comes with playing for Sabres

Avs prevail in shootout to win fifth straight (Denver Rocky Mountain News) Deep scoring (Denver Rocky Mountain News) Avs remain on hot roll (Denver Post) Avs open hearts to Ellie, others fighting cancer (Denver Post) If economy gets worse, players' wallets take hit (Denver Post) Budaj Leads Avs to Fifth Straight Win (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Colorado Coverage

'“Everyone knows Ryan Smyth comes through and hits the goalie’s knob,” Miller said. “I told the ref, ‘I don’t want the contact. I don’t need a penalty, I just don’t want the contact.’ He comes by and twists me out of position. That was a slow-moving puck that I could reach if I’m set. I had the ice, I was there first. … [Read more...] about Avs outscore Sabres 3-2 in shootout for 2-1 win

'Buffalo got on the board first in the second period. MacArthur slid a cross- ice pass to Toni Lydman at the top left corner of the zone. Lydman then blasted a shot, which was redirected by Paille at the left circle and trickled under Budaj and across the goal line to make it 1-0 at the 9:18 mark.' … [Read more...] about Colorado 2, Buffalo 1 (SO)

'It took five rounds to find the shootout winner, with Ryan Smyth scoring the game winner. Sabres forwards Ales Kotalik and Derek Roy matched goals from Milan Hejduk and Wojtek Wolski to extend the shootout into further rounds. The NHL's leading scorer Thomas Vanek had an opportunity to win the game but was denied by Colorado goaltender Peter Budaj.' … [Read more...] about Avs Top Sabres 2-1 In Shootout

'Some 2-1 games are entertaining. And while this one wasn’t necessarily a snoozer, it certainly started off as one. But the second, third and overtime periods changed that. Also adding to the lower ranking was a lack of power play time. Each team enjoyed just two man-advantage situations as the referees swallowed their whistles in order to keep the flow of the game at a … [Read more...] about Fourth consecutive overtime results in second shootout loss

Pirates win, by one goal again (Portland Press Herald) Pirates send Penguins marching (Maine Hockey Journal) Pens fall short in Portland (Scranton Times Tribune) Pirates Wear Pink, Defeat Penguins (PortlandPirates.com) Portland pulls out to big lead, holds on (WBSPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage