‘“It was kind of scary how similar the thinking was.”’
Archives for October 11, 2009
Grier’s late goal proves to be the winner for Sabres
‘The Sabres fired 42 shots at Rinne, but the game was scoreless until Grier finally found the net. Tim Kennedy passed to Grier from behind the goal line, and the winger’s point-blank shot was blocked. He corralled the deflection and slid a no-look backhand just past Rinne.’
Sunday’s Nashville Coverage
Predators lose despite Pekka Rinne’s play in goal (Nashville Tennessean)
Preds want goals from secondary lines (Nashville Tennessean)
Photo gallery (Nashville Tennessean)
Resurgent Rinne not enough for Predators in loss to Buffalo (Nashville City Paper)
Recap (NashvillePredators.com)
Photo gallery (NashvillePredators.com)
Photo gallery (Sabres.com.com)
Grier’s late goal lifts Sabres
‘“Tim Kennedy made a good play from behind the net. I had a nice first shot. I don’t know if it got to the net or if the defenseman tipped it. Luckily, it came right back to me.”’
Buffalo 1, Nashville 0
‘Miller had a relatively easy game, needing just eight saves in the first and 11 in the second before stopping all six he faced in the final stanza.’
Grier Lifts Sabres Over Predators Late
‘Andrej Sekera left the game with an undisclosed injury. Head coach Lindy Ruff said the injury could cause the blue liner to “miss some time.” Ruff said he will have a further update on Monday.’
Sunday’s Portland Coverage
Pirates capture home opener (Portland Press Herald)
Meet the Portland Pirates (Portland Press Herald)
Early lead goes to waste (Providence Journal)
Pirates use a little home cooking to earn first win (Maine Hockey Journal)
Pirates Double Providence in Victorious Home Opener (PortlandPirates.com)
P-Bruins fall to Pirates 4-2 (ProvidenceBruins.com)