Archives for January 10, 2010

'The sold-out HSBC Arena crowd, which spent most of its evening waiting for the slightest blip of excitement, got the drama it was looking for in the third period and more than it bargained for after that. The Buffalo Sabres and Colorado Avalanche engaged in a shootout for the ages, with 22 shooters testing two goaltenders in an extended attempt to determine a winner.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally, but fall to Avs in shootout

'For what it's worth, I picked them to finish eighth in the conference with the idea they were capable of finishing anywhere between sixth and 10th. Nobody of sound hockey mind would have predicted the Sabres charging to the top of the division and challenging for the NHL's best record.' … [Read more...] about Surprising Sabres are evolving into a great story

'"It's always nice to contribute," Vanek said. "We've been winning games so it's not about an individual. Anytime you can have a positive effect on the team it's nice."' … [Read more...] about Vanek’s first goal of ’10 keys comeback

Avs go 11 rounds to win in shootout (Denver Post) Foote sent home to have ankle looked at (Denver Post) Photo gallery (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Colorado Coverage

'“We battled hard, and came out flying in the third,” said Lalime, who was in search of his 200th career NHL goal. “That’s the way we should play all the time. We had a lot of great chances, but we just didn’t close the deal.”' … [Read more...] about Avs win in shootout to end Sabres&#8217 win streak at 6

'"I just tried to fire the puck at the net and hope for a good bounce," Hecht said of his game-ying goal.' … [Read more...] about Colorado 4, Buffalo 3 (SO)

'Lindy Ruff chose to have Buffalo shoot first, and Anderson stopped Stafford to open the shootout. Hejduk scored with a backhand shot past Lalime for the shootout lead, 1-0. Connolly came in next and beat Anderson, while Wojtek Wolski was stopped by the Buffalo goaltender. The shootout went all the way to the tenth round, before Hendricks beat Lalime and give Colorado the … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Streak Stops At Six

'“To get that deep, you just cross your fingers and hope for one of them to score,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “I’ve seen a couple of shootouts where anybody goes. It’s kind of a hit or miss. We had a couple of guys hit on them, but we didn’t close the deal.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres come back but lose in long shootout

Pirates hold off Phantoms (Portland Press Herald) Emery solid in goal, Phantoms can't support in loss (Glen Falls Post Star) Phantoms lose (Saratoga Springs Saratogian) Phantoms can't take advantage (Albany Times Union) Enroth stellar in Pirates win (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Elude Phantoms with Narrow Win (PortlandPirates.com) Enroth, Pirates Foil Phantoms 2-1 … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage