Archives for March 6, 2010

'“Whenever you’re on a little bit of a lull, it seems like it’s harder to crawl out and get those wins,” Mair said. “Bounces seem to go against you. We were able to find a way after being down 2-1 in the third. That was a big turnaround for us.”' … [Read more...] about Connolly almost gives away game, but comes back with OT winner

'"I was quite mad at myself right after the [giveaway]," Connolly said. "Once we got it back into overtime, I just wanted to give myself a chance to go and try and get one. We did a great job of getting it on net, and I just went in front and got one of those dirty goals. I'm just happy we're able to come back and get two points."' … [Read more...] about Sabres have a reversal of fortune

'"We've got a lot of confidence in him and he's made some great stops over the last couple months for us," said Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger. "When your goalie is playing that well and making saves like that, you're able to just play normally and not worry. You know he's always going to be there."' … [Read more...] about Leighton solves Flyers’ problems in goal

Sabre Dance (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers' Leino benefits from strong debut (Philadelphia Inquirer) Photo gallery (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers fall to Sabres in overtime (Philadelphia Daily News) Sabres make it Miller time against Flyers (Delaware County Daily Times) Flyers End Road Trip with OT Loss in Buffalo (CSNPhilly.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'“It’s rebounding from your mistakes, and Tim makes very few of them on the ice,” said Mair, who also added an assist on Thomas Vanek’s(notes) second-period goal. “He was able to win the game for us, and that just speaks to his compete and mental ability to put things behind him and look forward.”' … [Read more...] about Connolly scores in OT for Sabres

'"We made improvements in some areas," said Buffalo head coach Lindy Ruff. "We missed a couple great opportunities you wished you put in the back of the net."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Philadelphia 2 (OT)

'Connolly buried his chance on the doorstep of the crease in OT to catapult the Sabres back into first place in the Northeast Division standings. The forward took advantage of a rebound chance after a Toni Lydman shot from the slot. Lydman and Torres assisted on the game winner. Torres helped keep the puck in the offensive zone that led to the score.' … [Read more...] about Connolly Gives Sabres 3-2 Win In OT

Pirates can't hold lead, lose 5-4 at Bridgeport (Portland Press Herald) New offer, but still no deal for Pirates (Portland Press Herald) Pirates start weekend road trip off on wrong skate (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Statement Regarding Lease Discussions (Maine Hockey Journal) Time is running out to strike a deal (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Nipped By Sound Tigers … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage