Archives for December 2008

'Jochen Hecht, Jason Pominville and the Buffalo Sabres all ended their respective droughts in a 4-3 shootout win over the New York Islanders at HSBC Arena Saturday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Escape Isles; Claim 4-3 SO Win

'“He moved the puck well, is a smart player and has a bright future here,” Jason Pominville said, who served as Kennedy’s linemate along with Jochen Hecht.' … [Read more...] about Kennedy makes NHL debut

Boyle comes up big for Monarchs in win (Manchester Union Leader) Bad luck continues for the Pirates (Maine Hockey Journal) Monarchs Score Late to Top Pirates 3-2 (PortlandPirates.com) Great Scott! Monarchs Boyle Pirates (MonarchsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage

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) In-State Matchup (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage

'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.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Tim Kennedy

'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.' … [Read more...] about Lack of firepower sinking Sabres

'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.' … [Read more...] about Sabres doctor honored for saving player&#8217s life

'"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."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ loss written in the stars

'"Jochen and Pommer going together hasn't produced enough," Ruff said in Verizon Center.' … [Read more...] about Pominville, Hecht split up by Ruff

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) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Washington Coverage

'“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.”' … [Read more...] about Capitals beat Sabres

'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.' … [Read more...] about Washington 3, Buffalo 2

'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.' … [Read more...] about Capitals Hang On For 3-2 Win Over Sabres

'“It’s frustrating, extremely frustrating,” said Pominville, who will be looking to snap out of it tonight when the Sabres meet the Washington Capitals in Verizon Center. “I’ll be honest with you: The confidence isn’t as high as it’s been before, that’s for sure. But you still have to keep working at it and hope to get a bounce … [Read more...] about Pominville population stagnant

Buffalo (16-13-5) at Washington (21-11-3) (AP) Ovechkin, Capitals hope to carry momentum over break (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (16-13-5) at Washington Capitals (21-11-3) (The Sports Network) Caps Host Sabres (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Washington Coverage