Archives for March 26, 2009

'Craig Rivet, Clarke MacArthur, Maxim Afinogenov and Tim Connolly also found the net for Buffalo, which halted a four-game slide. The Sabres are five points behind Montreal in the race for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Mikael Tellqvist made 30 saves in the win.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Florida 3

'After enduring much local criticism, Jason Pominville had a hand in all three comeback goals to help Buffalo to victory. Pominville's goal brought the Sabres to within one of Florida, and then collected two assists on the next two quick hitting goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Wake from Losing Slumber; Defeat Panthers 5-3

'“Not bad for a team with no character, eh?” he said of the win, citing recent criticism of the team’s passion. “Everybody is just counting us down and saying that we have no character. We’re just going to lay down and just give up. This shows everybody that we really do want to win. We came back.”' … [Read more...] about Character witness

'“You’ll get a game, probably one in three, one in four, where your support guys will rise to the occasion and help you win games,” he said. “...The finishers need to finish or we’ll be talking about missed opportunities again.”' … [Read more...] about Ruff appeals to top players to start finishing for Sabres

'“My plan is to get in as quick as possible,” Miller said. “(But) you don’t want to do anything too quick.”' … [Read more...] about Miller might return for key game Friday

Pirates understand what’s at stake (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Visit Martel Elementary School (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Portland Coverage