Archives for December 20, 2009

'The sellout crowd saw a breakaway competition only because neither team could take advantage of the breaks the refs gave them. Buffalo went 0 for 8 on the power play, including 0 for 4 in the third period and one in overtime. Pittsburgh was 0 for 5, with three failures in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hit by a power outage

'"It's been great, a real good fit for me," McKee said in HSBC Arena. "I went to St. Louis wanting to help that team make the playoffs, and we did eventually. It was a great experience. I went to the 30th-place team going there, and now I'm going to a team that won the Cup. Obviously, there's a difference on the ice. That just changes the attitude on a day-to-day … [Read more...] about McKee’s wants met Penguins’ needs

'Ruff had a long meeting with Vanek on Saturday morning to discuss the situation, which has developed since Vanek took a shot from Tyler Myers to the midsection during a game earlier in the week.' … [Read more...] about Ailing Vanek takes a seat; Kaleta returns

1 shot, 3 stops, another victory (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Players share in Minnesota's equipment pain (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Pens' Fleury wins goaltender duel in Buffalo (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Schedule favors Stanley Cup champion Pens (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Shootout Success Propels Penguins (PittsburghPenguins.com) Aftermath: Penguins 2, Sabres 1 SO … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'“It was a hard fought game against a real good team,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “I liked our game, and I liked the way we competed.”' … [Read more...] about Fleury backstops Pittsburgh to 2-1 SO win

'"I thought it was kind of a playoff game," Lalime said. "Hard fought battle out there. You had to battle for every opportunity out there, every chance, and it was a close game."' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 2, Buffalo 1 (SO)

'The Sabres could not cash in on a 4-on-3 power play in overtime, with Alex Goligoski in the penalty box. Kris Letang scored the only shootout goal to give the Penguins the victory, 2-1. Letang was the first shooter for the Pens and the second overall in the shootout. Fleury stopped all three Buffalo shooters for the win.' … [Read more...] about Penguins Top Sabres 2-1 In Shootout

Ennis sparks Pirates past Sound Tigers (Portland Press Herald) Ennis' early, late heroics lift Pirates past Sound Tigers (Connecticut Post) Ennis completes comeback in Pirates victory (Maine Hockey Journal) Ennis Power Pirates to Victory (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates 4 Sound Tigers 3 (SoundTigers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage