Archives for March 7, 2009

'“He had a very good night,” commented Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. “There were a couple of special plays to score a couple of goals.”' … [Read more...] about Connolly’s big night leads Sabres to victory

Senators Game Day (Ottawa Citizen) Gameday: Sabres at Senators (Ottawa Sun) Buffalo (33-25-7) at Ottawa (24-29-10) (AP) Sabres look for third straight win (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (33-25-7) at Ottawa Senators (24-29-10) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Lalime’s numbers in five games since taking over for Miller border on the ridiculous: A 1.58 goals-against average and a .949 save percentage. He’s got two straight wins after starting 0-2-1 in his first three games after Miller’s injury.' … [Read more...] about Lalime puts in another solid performance

'"We've got to string together some games here," said Sabres center Tim Connolly, who tied a career high with four points. "We can't win one, win two, lose one. We've got to really put it together here."' … [Read more...] about Sabres finally start a streak

'But either way, if Afinogenov plays like he did both Wednesday and Friday, the Sabres might really be a team to be reckoned with. The type of team that doesn’t just slink into the eighth playoff spot on the season’s final day, but one opponents try to avoid at all costs.' … [Read more...] about Max makes Sabres a contender

Photo gallery (Arizona Republic) Sabres 5, Coyotes 1 (PhoenixCoyotes.com) Photo gallery (PhoenixCoyotes.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Phoenix Coverage

'Buffalo won for the first time at home against Phoenix since Jan. 1997--a stretch of eight games--and beat the Coyotes by a combined score of 7-1 in two meetings this season.' … [Read more...] about Connolly, Lalime lead Sabres past Coyotes

'"We played well. We played with emotion," Lalime said. "Special teams were unbelievable again. It was a great effort."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Phoenix 1

'With the win, the 9th-place Sabres pull to within one point of Florida, the New York Rangers, and Pittsburgh; and to within two points of Montreal in the Eastern Conference standings. Buffalo now has 73 points on the season, along with the Carolina Hurricanes who were also winners on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Connolly Racks Up Four Points; Sabres Roll Past Phoenix 5-1

'"In Al Kotalik's place, (it wasn't personal) because you're just looking for something different for your team because you have an abundance of wingers. My problem is, that story broke and I have no idea how TSN gets it. Those things break so quickly after they're done. We have a policy that no one speaks to anyone. You don't talk to the players until after the trade is … [Read more...] about Regier Reflects on Deadline Day

Workhorse goalie rejoins Pirates' lineup (Portland Press Herald) Ebright named the newest member of the Pirates Hall of Fame (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates look at Gerbe on defense (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Host Lowell in Lewiston (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates, Bears...and Teddy Bears, Oh My! (PortlandPirates.com) Get Free Tickets and Support a Great Cause … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage