Archives for April 22, 2010

'“It’s a little bit frustrating. In two of the four games we’ve been up by two goals,” Sabres captain Craig Rivet(notes) said. “We’ve been a real, real solid team all season long playing with the lead, playing with confidence. We’ve hit a bit of adversity right now, something we’re going to try to battle through."' … [Read more...] about Sabres down but not out

'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff disclosed the injury at the team’s morning skate, but didn’t say how much time Vanek may miss. Vanek’s problem stems from taking pucks to the midsection over the past week. “He hasn’t been himself the last couple of games,” Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres LW Vanek out against Pittsburgh

'“Our killers did such a great job the whole game,” Stafford, head down as he sat as his locker, quietly told reporters. “Millsie just stood on his head. Those guys worked so hard on the penalty kill, and once again, for that one, they did such a great job. It’s just unfortunate for it to end like that.”' … [Read more...] about Too many men … too few goals as Sabres lose

'“He’s a big body that I think can get to the front of the net,” Ruff said. “He can win battles down low. I think without (Jochen) Hecht, without (Thomas) Vanek - without some of the bigger bodies - some of the battles have gone the other way.”' … [Read more...] about McCormick gave the Sabres what they hoped for

'"A game like that to be decided like that, it's really frustrating," Stafford said. "For me, it's disappointing. There's not much to say other than we have to park it and get ready for a big one."' … [Read more...] about Satan capitalizes on lapse by Sabres

'"It was a great, a tough game, a long game,‘ Satan said. eFinally, it's over and we have a 3-1 lead. We have more breathing space but it's been a tough series and it's going to continue like that. The whole series has been good hockey from both sides and great goaltending and we know that's not going to change.‘' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre Satan catches Miller out of position on winner

'Just understand, if the Sabres wind up losing this series, it will not be because of one bad call or a single mental lapse. The Sabres missed too many scoring chances that would have put the game away even after Boston came back and tied the score. Twice, they have lost after leading by two goals.' … [Read more...] about Ruff should have blamed missed chances

'"The call on McCormick wasn't a call. Their own guy wiped the goaltender out. And if Pat Kaleta hitting Lucic is a call, that's strange. Both of those." Sabres coach Lindy Ruff on two third-period penalties that turned momentum toward Boston.' … [Read more...] about Game Four Analysis: No room for error now

'"It felt good so that's a good sign, a good step for myself," Vanek said. "I'm real encouraged. I was really happy out there. I felt good. . . . Take a step again ahead [today] and hopefully be back Friday. We'll see."' … [Read more...] about Vanek looks to Friday after skate

Overjoyed (Boston Globe) Thrills worth double take (Boston Globe) Too many disappointments for Buffalo to deal with (Boston Globe) Satan was given one too many chances (Boston Globe) Early deficit does nothing to rattle Rask (Boston Globe) Right time for Julien to flip switch (Boston Globe) Bruins deliver real stinger (Boston Herald) Bruins win wipes away a little bit of … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Boston Coverage

'Buffalo let a two-goal third-period lead get away, missed on an overtime power-play and then lost 3-2 on a goal by ex-Sabre Miroslav Satan after Stafford was caught out as the extra man.' … [Read more...] about Bruins’ OT win puts Sabres on brink

'“Ultimately, when there’s too many men on the ice, it’s the coach’s fault,” said Ruff, who did not dispute that call but complained about the goalie interference that led to Boston’s first goal. “We didn’t blow it. Nobody blew it.”' … [Read more...] about Satan&#8217s goal in 2nd OT gives Boston 3-2 win

'"It's just disappointing, there's not much to say," said Sabres forward Drew Stafford. "We had our chances; Ryan played spectacular, gave us a chance. Even with (Boston) coming back, we still had a lot of chances. It's just unfortunate."' … [Read more...] about Boston 3, Buffalo 2 (2-OT)

'David Krejci's power play tally got the Bruins on the board early in the third period and cut the Boston deficit to 2-1 in the period. Krejci's goal came with Cody McCormick in the box serving a minor penalty for goaltender interference. Mark Recchi continues to have an impressive series, notching an assist on the goal. Matt Hunwick also was credited with an assist on the … [Read more...] about Satan Wins It In 2OT For Bruins; Boston Takes 3-1 Series Lead

Opening, injuries sealed Pirates' fate (Portland Press Herald) Dineen still happy in Portland (Portland Press Herald) Pirates hit the wall in playoff run (Maine Hockey Journal) Not so fast NHL... Dineen is enjoying life in Portland (Maine Hockey Journal) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Portland Coverage