'Carcillo scored his second goal of the game with an empty net score with less than a minute to go in the game to seal the victory 5-2 for Philly.' … [Read more...] about Round One Goes To The Flyers 5-2
Archives for November 2009
Saturday's Portland Coverage
Pirates at home, so it's a victory (Portland Press Herald) Pirates shut out Hershey (Harrisburg Patriot News) Pirates get the breaks in win over Bears (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Blank the Bears (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates Sign Goaltender Nie (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates rout Bears Friday 5-0 in Maine (HersheyBears.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage
Enroth set to be Miller’s backup
'“I think there’s guys that he’s played against in the American League that are playing in this league,” Ruff said. “The guy in L.A. (Jonathan Quick), you look at the guy in Washington (Semyon Varlamov). His numbers were as good as those guys, and those guys are playing in the league. There’s no reason he can’t step in and play … [Read more...] about Enroth set to be Miller’s backup
Hull's most memorable moment still tainted
'"We all knew that they had changed the rule," Hull said Thursday on a conference call. "But obviously the NHL decided they weren't going to tell anybody but the teams ... They changed the rule to say if you have control in the crease, you can score the goal, and that's exactly what it was. But nobody knows that. You can tell people that a million times and they … [Read more...] about Hull’s most memorable moment still tainted
Sabres continue their balancing act
'"Over time, I think absolutely it's going to benefit us," Sabres captain Craig Rivet said Thursday. "Any time that you have four lines that are playing well, that are contributing offensively and defensively, it's a real positive sign for your club. To think that you're going to get all your scoring out of your top two lines just puts too much pressure on … [Read more...] about Sabres continue their balancing act
Centers hope to stay quick on the draw
'The Buffalo Sabres absolutely dominated one of the NHL's best faceoff teams. It should be interesting to see what they do against one of the worst.' … [Read more...] about Centers hope to stay quick on the draw
Friday's Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers to face NHL's top defensive team in Buffalo (Philadelphia Inquirer) Philadelphia (7-4-1) at Buffalo (9-2-1) (AP) Philadelphia Flyers (7-4-1) at Buffalo Sabres (9-2-1) (The Sports Network) Flyers latest to try to solve Sabres' goalie Miller (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Friday's Portland Coverage
Pirates get a bit stronger (Portland Press Herald) Portland Pirates' Weekend (Portland Press Herald) Joe DiPenta’s Blog: Getting used to AHL life (The Hockey News) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Portland Coverage
Sekera misses paractice
'“We’ll see how he’s doing tomorrow,” Ruff said. "He was a little under the weather after the game last night and he wasn’t feeling that well this morning. You have to let it run its course.”' … [Read more...] about Sekera misses paractice
Sabres refuse to lose ... two in a row
'“I think the guys are stressing it,” captain Craig Rivet said of the Sabres’ commitment to stymie losing streaks before they start. “The guys are communicating a lot more in the dressing room. We want to keep continuing to do the good things that are going to give us success to win. “Tonight we came out with a really, really solid effort from … [Read more...] about Sabres refuse to lose … two in a row
Enroth replaces injured Lalime as No. 2 goalie
'“He struggled the first part,” Ruff said. “The last few games he’s played well. If he’s here for any length of time, he’s going to have to play.”' … [Read more...] about Enroth replaces injured Lalime as No. 2 goalie
Sabres bounce back, shut out Islanders
'The Sabres responded to a 5-0 shutout against the New York Islanders with a shutout of their own. Ryan Miller made 24 saves and Derek Roy scored his first goal of the season to help Buffalo to a 3-0 victory over New York.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bounce back, shut out Islanders
Biron-Sabres reunion would fit like a glove
'"We've got a network of friends around here," Biron said, "so it's definitely a very good possibility. I have liked it here from the day I got drafted. I always said I wanted to be part of this for a long time. I remember walking through this building when it was being built. I played a game in the Aud."' … [Read more...] about Biron-Sabres reunion would fit like a glove
Enroth to possibly get a start
'"We're going to stick to the program," Ruff said. "By the weekend, if Patty isn't ready to play, there's a good chance Jhonas would play."' … [Read more...] about Enroth to possibly get a start
Roy finally lights the lamp
'“I just let it go,” said Roy, who entered the game as one of just five players in the league with eight or more assists and no goals. “We moved it around really well (on the power play). Marty made some great saves, but we still got two. We still missed a couple opportunities, too.”' … [Read more...] about Roy finally lights the lamp