Archives for December 27, 2008

New York (11-21-3) at Buffalo (16-14-5) (AP)

Guerin hoping to build off milestone (Sportsticker)

New York Islanders (11-21-3) at Buffalo Sabres (16-14-5) (The Sports Network)

‘Currently in his first pro season, Kennedy (4/30/1986, 5’10”, 176 lbs.) is second on the Pirates in scoring with 27 points (5+22) in 29 games. Kennedy’s 22 assists lead all rookies, and his 27 points are second behind the 33 scored by Philadelphia’s Claude Giroux.’

‘It’s been almost a season and a half since Daniel Briere and Chris Drury departed the Sabres and the huge hole they left behind has yet to be filled.’

‘Bisson halted heavy bleeding from the neck of Zednik, who was cut by a skate blade. Bisson managed to pinch off an artery in Zednik’s throat until they arrived at the hospital and surgeons could take over.’

‘”He’s one of the best, if not the best player in the league,” Lydman said. “You know every time he is on the ice you’ve got to be sharp and you’ve got to be watching.”‘

‘”Jochen and Pommer going together hasn’t produced enough,” Ruff said in Verizon Center.’

Worth Seeing Again (Washington Post)

Ovechkin’s goal highlights win (Washington Times)

Ovechkin, Helmer outduel Sabres, 3-2 (Washington Examiner)

Postgame Notebook: Capitals 3, Sabres 2 (WashingtonCaps.com)

Photo gallery (WashingtonCaps.com)

Photo gallery (Sabres.com)

‘“They capitalized on our mistakes, the Ovechkin goal especially,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “We won the battle of special teams, but we didn’t win the battle at even strength.”’

‘Maxim Afinogenov also scored for the Sabres, who have lost their last three games and five of seven overall. Buffalo next returns home to host the Islanders and then welcomes these same Capitals to close out the month.’

‘Washington responded a little over two minutes later thanks to a highlight reel play by last season’s MVP. Ovechkin stickhandled the puck past Sabres defenseman Henrik Tallinder, fell to his knees, and swept the puck between the legs of Lalime to put the Caps up 3-1.’