Archives for April 2010

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

'“It’s huge for us,” Sabres center Derek Roy acknowledged. “We haven’t played our best hockey all series long. Even when we won a game, we didn’t play our best hockey. We’re more worried about Boston than playing our game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres set for a pivotal Game 4 in Boston

'McCormick had nine goals, 30 points and 250 penalty minutes in 190 NHL games over parts of five seasons with Colorado. He’s only played preseason contests with the Sabres. He compiled 17 goals, 29 points and a team-high 168 penalty minutes in 66 games with the Pirates this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add McCormick

'Other players have to pick up the offensive slack and Connolly is an obvious candidate. He's being paid big money ($9 million for two years). He was relatively healthy this season (73 games played) -- that was a plus -- but he hasn't scored a goal in his last 20 playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Connolly needs to step up

'"Sometimes I feel the game out too much rather than going after it and skating," Ennis said. "As the game went on, I played better and was moving my feet more in the third period. I don't want to feel my way through any more. I just want to go out and go right after it."' … [Read more...] about Inexperience leads Sabres to mistakes

'"We're going in to win [tonight's] game," Sabres center Paul Gaustad said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres don’t want to be left wanting

'"I'm not a villain," Boychuk said. "But if you want to make me out as one, if you want to point a finger at somebody, go right ahead. It's not going to bother me."' … [Read more...] about It’s no joke; Boychuk is an honest foil

'"I thought I had a chance [to play in Game Three] but it wasn't good enough. It's getting better. Each day is improvements. We're doing a lot of treatments. It's tough to judge but I'm hopeful."' … [Read more...] about Vanek’s status: No change

'Mark Recchi: Older, wiser, better. He's the only player with points in all three games.' … [Read more...] about Scouting Report: Game Four

Blue liners putting it together (Boston Globe) Rask plays it cool in first playoffs (Boston Globe) Mark Recchi still has much to offer as wise veteran (Boston Herald) Bruins rally ’round results (Boston Herald) Marc Savard passes exam (Boston Herald) Boston Bruins’ penalty-killers key to playoff success against Buffalo Sabres (Quincy Patriot Ledger) Boston … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Boston Coverage