Archives for April 2010

Sabres reveal sharp edge, push Bruins to Game 6 (Boston Globe) Grier’s effort is a cut above (Boston Globe) Feeling is, there was a lack of emotion (Boston Globe) Chara may have to sit (Boston Globe) Sabres foil Bruins’ bid to notch clinching win (Boston Herald) Killer instinct not there for Bruins (Boston Herald) Neale likes what he sees (Boston … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage

'“We know what needs to be done,” Miller said Friday morning. “It’s a race to four wins and they still have to put us away. And we’re a good team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Bruins, avoid elimination

'The Sabres not only fought off playoff elimination here Friday night, they delivered a loud and bruising message that their series with Boston is far from over.' … [Read more...] about Sabres slice up Bruins

'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

'The 20-year-old Myers, a teenager most of the season, quickly morphed into the Sabres’ top defenseman just a year out of junior, leading the team and all rookies in ice time (23:44) while compiling 11 goals, 48 points and a plus-13 rating in 82 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Myers is a finalist for Calder Trophy

'Vanek is still nursing a lower-body injury sustained in Game 2.' … [Read more...] about Sabres&#8217 Vanek likely out for Game 5 against Bruins

'“There are guys I’m unhappier with but they have to come through for me,” Ruff said regarding Torres. “You hoped he would have put away a couple of the opportunities he’s had, but not unhappy [with his play], No.”' … [Read more...] about Gerbe in, Torres out for Game 5

'I don't know why that is his fault. He coaches the players he is provided with, and the current roster has far more finesse than muscle.' … [Read more...] about Critics of Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff critics are off base

'"We have hope in this locker room," forward Tim Kennedy said Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres doing their best to keep the faith

'"If he's 75 percent and the pace of that game is the way it is, it might be a very bad place to be," Ruff said. "I would love dearly to put him in, but the way the pace has been, the way Tim Connolly has been in a limited role coming off of his [foot injury], if I'm down two players into the game, it puts us in a real bad spot."' … [Read more...] about Ruff won’t rush Vanek to return until he’s ready