Archives for November 21, 2009

'“We can’t back off and we have to keep doing it,” said Roy, who had four goals and 10 assists before the Bruins game, second in team scoring behind Tim Connolly. “Obviously, you’re going to have a let down once in awhile, but when it happens (and you lose a game), you have to come the next night and win right away.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres arrive at Scotiabank Place with wary eye on standings

Sabres arrive at Scotiabank Place with wary eye on standings (Ottawa Citizen) Senators Game Day (Ottawa Citizen) Buffalo (12-5-2) at Ottawa (10-6-3) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (12-5-2) at Ottawa Senators (10-6-3) (The Sports Network) Game notes (OttawaSenators.com) Sabres try to hold off another Northeast rival in Sens (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Ottawa Coverage

'"We can't just rely on Millsie to save our butts every night," Sabres captain Craig Rivet said. "We have to take some responsibility -- all the guys -- and put in a better effort. If we can buckle down and be a little stronger in the offensive zone, I think we're going to have better opportunities to score."' … [Read more...] about Bergeron’s OT goal tips the balance against Sabres

'Gone are the days when 18,690 was a given downtown for a Friday night game against anybody, let alone a longtime rival and the defending division champ. After all, the Bruins were in town, not the Blue Jackets, yet blocks of seats remained vacant in the 300 level for a silver game.' … [Read more...] about In tight economy, Sabres don’t give cautious fans their money’s worth

'Looking as dangerous to the Sabres as he was last season, Lucic scored his first goal this year and again threw his weight around with regularity in the Bruins 2-1 overtime victory.' … [Read more...] about Bruins’ Lucic makes presence felt quickly against Sabres

Bergeron’s tip lifts Bruins in OT (Boston Globe) Lucic can’t fight, so he pounds one in (Boston Globe) Patrice Bergeron lifts Bruins in OT (Boston Herald) Byron Bitz displays star quality (Boston Herald) Photo gallery (BostonBruins.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage

'“We got as many shots as we could,” Gaustad said. “Some of them didn’t go in.”' … [Read more...] about Bergeron scores in OT as Bruins beat Sabres 2-1

'"Our first period was really good," Pominville said. "In the first and third we got our legs moving and got our forward deep, but our second (period) just wasn't good enough."' … [Read more...] about Boston 2, Buffalo 1 (OT)

'Patrice scored the game-winner for Boston, after Zdeno Chara took a wrist shot from the point after a Boston faceoff win in the Buffalo zone, and Lucic tipped the puck towards the opposite direction and the puck found the back of the net.' … [Read more...] about Bruins Edge Sabres for 2-1 OT Win

Pirates continue picking up points (Portland Press Herald) Sharks’ steady slide hits seven (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) Pirates get second straight win against Worcester (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Power to Win Over Sharks (PortlandPirates.com) Torrey Mitchell scores in Sharks 3-1 loss in Portland (SharksAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage