Archives for April 2010

Hitting a high note (Boston Globe) Timing still on his side (Boston Globe) Sabres’ offense stuck in traffic (Boston Globe) Blue liners, green lights (Boston Globe) Savard is able to begin skating (Boston Globe) Bruins a big hit again (Boston Herald) Vladimir Sobotka snares spotlight (Boston Herald) Marc Savard stepping it up (Boston Herald) Bruins deliver, loud … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Boston Coverage

'Buffalo will be kicking itself this morning for three more wasted power plays, bring it to 0-for-12 in the series, continuing to suffer without top gun Thomas Vanek.' … [Read more...] about Bergeron gives Bruins edge on Sabres

'Mark Recchi bumped Tim Kennedy off the puck in the right corner behind the Buffalo net and fed it to Bergeron, whose quick shot from the right circle beat Ryan Miller.' … [Read more...] about Bergeron lifts Bruins past Sabres 2-1 in Game 3

'Mike Grier notched the lone score for the Sabres, who have dropped two in a row since opening the set with a 2-1 victory last Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Boston 2, Buffalo 1

'Mark Recchi outhustled a Sabres forward in the corner and fed Bergeron who buried a shot past Ryan Miller to give the Bruins a 2-1 lead late in the third period. The Sabres had several chances down the stretch, but could not beat Rask for the game-tying goal.' … [Read more...] about Bruins Score Late To Beat Sabres 2-1; Take 2-1 Series Lead

Pushing back, but not far enough (Portland Press Herald) Monarchs in command (Manchester Union Leader) Pirates have their backs against the wall (Maine Hockey Journal) Monarchs Knock Off Pirates in OT (PortlandPirates.com) George - King Of The Jungle (MonarchsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Portland Coverage

'“The deal with Tim is he had one practice (actually two) before he went in and played,” said Ruff, who’s confident Connolly can catch up. “I question conditioning, but we knew that going in. ... Playoff intensity is a lot tougher than regular season. ... The pace, he’s going to have to catch up, and catch up fast,” he said. “That means … [Read more...] about Ruff sees change in workload for Connolly

'Vanek, however, could return in the series, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. He accompanied the team to Boston.' … [Read more...] about Vanek doubtful for tonight

'Miller was the MVP of the Vancouver Olympics, going 9-2-1 while helping Team USA win a silver medal. He was second in the league with a 2.22 goals-against average and .929 save percentage this season, winning 41 games for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Miller, Brodeur, Bryzgalov are Vezina nominees

'"I'm still hoping for [Monday night] even though I know deep down it's a stretch," Vanek said. "I would say Wednesday then. If it's not Wednesday then, I don't know. Maybe the next game [Friday]. But the good part is that I feel like and we feel like I'll be back for the series."' … [Read more...] about Sabres try to reload without top gun

'"For us I think the simplest play is the right play," Tim Connolly said. "It's getting the puck to our points and getting it on net and battling up front. I think we've got to get a few more guys in front, create some more net-front presence and try to get a rebound or a goal like that. If you look around the league, that's how all the power-play goals are scored."' … [Read more...] about Sabres need to crank up the power play

'"It's going to have to be shorter," Ruff said. "I'll have to do a better job of regulating his shifts, maybe even less on the penalty-killing side. His minutes have to go down, so he's not thinking, "I'm playing 19 minutes, I have to conserve.'"' … [Read more...] about Connolly must step up in Game Three

'"You see that across the league," Montador said Sunday. "Home building and they're tied, 1-1, so they're going to have to be excited about it. In the playoffs, you're going to have to win some games on the road. Other teams are going to be pushing hard and we have to do the same."' … [Read more...] about Montador says Bruins are ready for Garden party

'Connolly/Pominville/Ennis: Minus-7 in Game Two, made key mistake to create four-on-two for tying goal.' … [Read more...] about Scouting report: Sabres must weather the storm

Bruins Begin, Sobotka are being pretty gritty (Boston Globe) Sabres’ Vanek likely out of Game 3 lineup (Boston Globe) Bruins look for more growth at home (Boston Herald) Claude Julien, team seize leadership role (Boston Herald) Andrew Ference ices injury (Boston Herald) Adam McQuaid green, but solid on blue line (Boston Herald) Bruins confident of playoff success … [Read more...] about Monday’s Boston Coverage