Archives for December 8, 2009

'The Lowlights: There certainly were plenty of low moments for Sabre fans as the team turned in their most dismal effort of the season as they skated around with little purpose and no passion. In fact for most of the game things were so disjointed they looked liked they had never played together before.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Devils

'Brodeur had a few challenges to meet in the third period and was up to all of them. He made a pair of saves on Adam Mair, one on a neat deflection, and stoned Steve Montador and Drew Stafford on good chances from the slot. Maybe his best save came just 80 seconds into the game when Tyler Myers was stopped in front off a Jason Pominville feed.' … [Read more...] about Devils blank Sabres as Brodeur makes history

'"It was definitely a clunker," Ruff said. "There were a few guys I liked in the third period but it was an embarrassing effort. I was looking for guys who were going to work. We had guys who didn't work hard. It's just the bottom line. I'm not going to sugarcoat it."' … [Read more...] about Ruff calls effort ’embarrassing’

'But how did the Sabres respond to a showcase between two of the league’s best netminders? With little fight, by going into a shell, and failing to clear their own zone.' … [Read more...] about Devils can overcome softies, Sabres can&#8217t

Devils' Brodeur ties shutout mark in win over Sabres (New York Post) NJ Devils' Martin Brodeur ties NHL shutout mark with 3-0 win over Buffalo Sabres (Newark Star Ledger) Zach Parise denied goal by video review (Newark Star Ledger) Brodeur ties NHL record with 103rd shutout (Bergen Record) Mike Mottau recovering from illness (Bergen Record) Brodeur ties Sawchuk's shutout … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New Jersey Coverage

'Miller, who came in as the NHL leader in goals-against average (1.85) and save percentage (.936) finished with 34 saves, and got little help from a Sabres team that was consistently bottled up by New Jersey’s tenacious forecheck.' … [Read more...] about Brodeur ties Sawchuk with 103rd career shutout

'Ryan Miller allowed three goals on 37 shots in defeat for the Sabres, who have dropped two in a row after winning four straight.' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 3, Buffalo 0

'The Devils have become perennial contenders by perfecting what amounts to, at times, sleep-inducing hockey and they did it again at the HSBC Arena on Monday. New Jersey pounced on Buffalo with two quick goals near the end of the first period and then ramped up the defensive effort, allowing only 22 shots for the game.' … [Read more...] about Brodeur, Devils Stonewall Sabres 3-0

Pirates Weekly, December 7th (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Portland Coverage