Archives for March 17, 2010

'"The start wasn't very good," coach Lindy Ruff said. "There's no doubt. That's kind of an obvious statement. If you're going to start games like that, you're going to make it really difficult to win games."' … [Read more...] about Slow start stymies Sabres in loss

'"Atlanta and Buffalo are like night and day," MacArthur said Tuesday. "The traffic here, you've got to leave an hour before just to get here on time. I've had a few panic attacks here so far. I definitely miss living beside the arena in Buffalo, I'll tell you that right now."' … [Read more...] about MacArthur adjusting to Southern life

Thrashers rally for win after chasing Miller (Atlanta Journal Constitution) Bogosian MRI negative, returns to lineup (Atlanta Journal Constitution) Thrashers Chase Miller in 4-3 Win (AtlantaThrashers.com) Photo gallery (AtlantaThrashers.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Atlanta Coverage

'After Miller’s early exit, Patrick Lalime shut out the Thrashers until Slater’s tiebreaking goal with 6:44 remaining. Niclas Bergfors’ third assist set up Slater’s shot in front of the net.' … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller pulled, Thrashers edge Sabres 4-3

'Tim Kennedy had a goal and an assist for the Sabres, who have dropped their past three games and hold a three-point lead over Ottawa for first place in the Northeast Division. Ryan Miller started the game in net, but was pulled 5:40 in as he gave up three goals on five shots. Patrick Lalime came on in relief and stopped 20-of-21 shots.' … [Read more...] about Atlanta 4, Buffalo 3

'Slater gave Atlanta their third lead of the night on a deflection in front of the net. The puck hit off of Slater's glove, but was deemed a "good goal" after a video review to make it 4-3 Atlanta. The Sabres had several chances down the stretch, but were hampered by an Adam Mair penalty with under two minutes to go in the game. The Sabres have now lost three straight … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall 4-3 To Atlanta; Drop Third Straight

Minding is his business (Portland Press Herald) Pirates ice deal to stay in Portland (Portland Press Herald) Building a future for a building (Portland Press Herald) Devils lose, but they sit alone in third place (Lowell Sun) Portland Pirates reach deal to stay in Maine (AP) Pirates Burn Devils in Shootout 3-2 (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Slip Past Devils in a Shootout … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage