Archives for February 7, 2009

'“Ryan kept us in the game,” defenseman Jaroslav Spacek said. “It should’ve been two or three-nothing, and it would be tough to come back against a team like the Canadiens. ... Every night, he gives us a chance.”' … [Read more...] about Miller stops 35 shots in Sabres&#8217 3-2 win over Habs

'The Sabres took a two-goal lead early in the third. The puck took a funny bounce off the boards to Connolly, who was all alone in front of the net. He deked to his backhand and lifted the disc over Price at the 4:55 mark to make it 3-1.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Montreal 2

'With the victory, the Sabres pull even with the Philadelphia Flyers for sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Flyers have three games in hand, however. The four-point swing against the Canadiens also brings Buffalo within three points of fourth place.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Halt Habs 3-2

'“People tend to always think about Tim’s bad luck he’s had in the last two years here in Buffalo,” Craig Rivet said. “But three or four years before that he was playing 82 games for three or four years in a row. Timmy is playing really good hockey for us now and is a really big part of our offense.”' … [Read more...] about Connolly keeps rolling

Pirates' long trip starts in familiar place for Dineen (Portland Press Herald) … [Read more...] about Pirates’ long trip starts in familiar place for Dineen