Archives for November 22, 2009

'The Companion in Courage Foundation is LaFontaine's avenue to life-altering experiences. It is creating a "Lion's Den" for two more hospitals, bringing the total to 10. Roswell Park Cancer Institute and Women & Children's Hospital opened the first two rooms, filled with computers and games that offer children an opportunity to play and interact with others. As … [Read more...] about Former Sabre LaFontaine moves on off the ice

'For the second straight game, the Sabres dominated a foe during the opening period. Then they completely fell apart. This time, it was their old nemesis who made them pay. The Sabres watched a 1-0 lead and 17-5 shots advantage turn into a 5-1 deficit with a few mental lapses and trips to the penalty box.' … [Read more...] about Loss to Senators is second nature for Sabres

'Gone are the days of Ottawa coaches sending Heatley and linemates Jason Spezza and Daniel Alfredsson over the boards seemingly every other shift. Instead, the Senators have gone to a four-line attack.' … [Read more...] about Heatley’s gone but not forgotten

Sens show cutting edge (Ottawa Citizen) Donovan's done for 6 to 8 weeks (Ottawa Citizen) Photo gallery (Ottawa Citizen) Sens' win hurts so good (Ottawa Sun) Cherry blast hits Spezza (Ottawa Sun) Donovan out at least six weeks (Ottawa Sun) Photo gallery (OttawaSenators.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) The following are rough English translations from … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Ottawa Coverage

'“I don’t think we even need to focus on goaltending,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “I think the focus has to fall on our 5-on-5 play. That 4-on-3 that they scored against was just a fact that two of our forwards didn’t get back.”' … [Read more...] about Senators surge past Sabres 5-3

'"I think we took a couple penalties that we didn't need to take," said Buffalo head coach Lindy Ruff. "That gave them a little bit of momentum and they carried it from there."' … [Read more...] about Brian Elliot stands tall in relief for Ottawa as Senators beat Sabres 5-3

'Patrick Lalime got the start in net with Buffalo appearing in back-to-back games and was blitzed for all five scores on 26 shots.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 5, Buffalo 3

'Alfredsson's second goal of the game gave the Sens a commanding 5-1 lead midway through the third. Kuba picked up another assist on the goal. Kuba scored 4 points during the game, with 1 goal and 3 assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Drop Third Straight; Fall To Senators 5-3

Defensemen shine for Pirates (Portland Press Herald) As season-high trip nears end, Admirals lose in Portland (Norfolk Virginian Pilot) Pirates continue to find their way (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Double Admirals for Third Straight Win (PortlandPirates.com) Admirals Doubled Up By Pirates (NorfolkAdmirals.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage