Archives for April 24, 2010

'But as the series moved along, it was the Sabres’ offence that struggled with the Bruins’ excellent defensive game. However, that changed last night as the Sabres came out hard from the opening faceoff, kept the pressure on for 40 minutes and then let goaltender Ryan Miller take over in the third. Johnny Boychuk broke Miller’s bid for a shutout with a goal … [Read more...] about Sabres live to fight again

'Last night, Buffalo satisfied its lynch mob for at least one more day by defeating the Bruins 4-1. The Sabres, who trail 3-2 in the best-of-seven series, are not completely out of danger. But with the way that the Bruins played last night, Boston's fans should be the ones worrying right now.' … [Read more...] about Sabres locate their missing offence

'Boston goalie Tuukka Rask had outplayed Buffalo’s Ryan Miller, but only barely, as the Bruins had won three straight tight games. The Sabres broke through early in this one, with Mair scoring on Buffalo’s first shot. The Bruins didn’t recover.' … [Read more...] about Mair scores early, Sabres stay alive vs. Bruins

'Ryan Miller stopped 34-of-35 shots and Jason Pominville registered a goal and one assist as Buffalo stayed alive with a 4-1 decision over Boston in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal set from HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Boston 1

'The Sabres scored twice in the opening period, once in the second and answered a late Bruins score to earn the victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Take Down Bruins 4-1; Game Six Monday

'Chara was given an instigator penalty, fighting major and a game misconduct. This opened up the rule of getting an instigator penalty on the basis of “sending a message” within the final moments of a game.' … [Read more...] about Chara Avoids Game 6 Suspension