Archives for April 2010

'"It's tough," goalie Ryan Miller said after the Sabres lost for the first time in 32 games this season where they took a lead into the third period. "No one said you're going to walk through the playoffs. The good part is they don't tell you what order you have to win them in, you just have to win four."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres lose Game 2 to Bruins, and Vanek to injury

'“It ended up costing us, but we could have regrouped from there.”' … [Read more...] about Playoffs can turn just that quickly

Bruins get great equalizer (Boston Globe) 1-2 punch at the top is a knockout (Boston Globe) Vanek lost in defeat (Boston Globe) Chara’s hit a benchmark moment (Boston Globe) He’s riding a hot streak (Boston Globe) Bruins score win, force Sabres to lose edge (Boston Herald) Big impact from Zdeno Chara (Boston Herald) Michael Ryder finally gets moving (Boston … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage

'The 5-3 win knotted the series 1-1 and meant Boston avoided their traditional spring bog from which it never escapes. In the 32 times it has dropped behind 2-0 in a series since entering the NHL, it has never won, including 0-26 in the best-of-seven playoff era. Nor had they been able to get an inspirational road win in Buffalo in the past seven post-season tries.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t hold on

'“Right there is a perfect example of us having to control our emotions,” Boston coach Claude Julien praised. “We did not run out of position and go for the big hits. He obviously sent a message right at the buzzer, but there was no reason to worry about (getting carried away) and then he came back and played solid.”' … [Read more...] about Bruins&#8217 Chara saves the day

'"It's a huge boost," said Bruins defenseman Johnny Boychuk. "They haven't lost after leading by two periods and this is a big win. We showed some character and showed ways to get goals through [Miller]. You can't say much more than that."' … [Read more...] about Mistakes bring out Bruins’ best

'The Sabres not only squandered a lead entering the third period for the first time this season but also lost leading scorer Thomas Vanek(notes), who didn’t return after he hurt his left foot in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Chara, Ryder score 2 each as Bruins even series

'Buffalo goaltender Ryan Miller made 38 saves in Game 1, but he was beaten four times on 30 shots in Saturday's loss. Tyler Myers, Matt Ellis and Jason Pominville had the Sabres' goals.' … [Read more...] about Boston 5, Buffalo 3

'The Bruins tied it up 5:23 into the third. Michael Ryder finished off an odd-man rush -- converting a Blake Wheeler pass for his second of the game. Andrew Ference got the primary assist because Wheeler's pass went off of his skate before it got to Ryder. Boston took the lead just two minutes later. Chara picked up his second goal of the game on a shot from the left point … [Read more...] about Bruins Take Game Two; Vanek Injured

'Vanek had difficulty putting weight on his left foot as he attempted to get up. He hobbled to the Sabres bench and fell to his knees attempting to get through the gate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres LW Vanek hurts left foot against Bruins

'Vanek was racing up-ice on a rush when he was hit in the right leg by the stick of the Bruins' Johnny Boychuk, who was trailing by a stride. The pair slid into the end boards, and Vanek eventually skated off the ice appearing to favor his left leg.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Vanek leaves game

Pirates sit in 2-0 hole (Portland Press Herald) Only the most loyal bothered to attend (Portland Press Herald) There was plenty of heat for a game played on ice (Portland Press Herald) Poor start leads to a poor finish for Pirates (Maine Hockey Journal) Luke Adam impresses Dineen in first pro game (Maine Hockey Journal) Monarchs Take a Bite Out of Pirates in Game 2 … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage

'“It’s almost like he’s walking around with a couple of trophies on his eye,” Sabres captain Craig Rivet said. “He loves it. He loves the crash and the bang and the guts and the glory. He’s a menace on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Kaleta: small minutes, big contribution

'“Another piece broke off,” Hecht, who’s wearing a hard cast to protect his outer left fingers and a sling to hold the arm in place, said Friday. “Same injury, same bone."' … [Read more...] about Hecht to be out eweeks&#8217

'"This time of year you've got to find a little extra with whatever you have left," Grier said Friday. "That was a big chance to make sure we win the game, get the puck out and get it down to their end to try to run out the rest of the clock."' … [Read more...] about Sabres embracing their blue-collar roots