In short, Bruins prevail (Boston Globe) Enforcer Wheeler giving new line a spin (Boston Globe) Bruins streak past Sabres (Boston Herald) Brad Marchand breaks ice (Boston Herald) Bruins' Top-Ranked Penalty Kill Unit Propels B's to Easy 5-2 Win in Buffalo (NESN) Tim Thomas, Bruins Set Franchise Records in Victory Over Buffalo (NESN) Bruins drop slumping Sabres, 5-2 (CSN New … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Boston Coverage
Archives for November 2010
Thomas leads red-hot Bruins to win over Sabres
'“We’re looking at trying to get a win, and guys are uptight before we even start the game,” said Sabres captain Craig Rivet, who returned to the lineup after a two-game benching. “The breakdowns are coming from guys squeezing their sticks like it’s a grenade.”' … [Read more...] about Thomas leads red-hot Bruins to win over Sabres
Boston 5, Buffalo 2
'Subbing for Ryan Miller, who is listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury, starter Jhonas Enroth allowed three goals on 12 shots in 20 minutes in defeat. Patrick Lalime played the final 40 minutes and stopped 12-of-13 shots.' … [Read more...] about Boston 5, Buffalo 2
Sabres Still Winless At Home; Bruins Win 5-2
'Buffalo outshot the Bruins 35-26 in the game, but if the Sabres had 10 quality shots on goal I would be shocked. There was no answer in their game after poor goaltending on the "shorties" and the compete level never reared its head.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Still Winless At Home; Bruins Win 5-2
Thursday's Portalnd Coverage
Pirates finally run out of gas (Portland Press Herald) Pirates come just short of the perfect road trip (Maine Hockey Journal) Charlotte blitzes goalie for win over Portland (Charlotte Observer) Pirates See Four-Game Win Streak End (PortlandPirates.com) Second period outburst propels Checkers over Pirates (GoCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Portalnd Coverage
Myers' slow start looms large for Sabres
'"Definitely, with the year I had last year, there are a lot more eyes on me," Myers said Tuesday after a 45-minute practice in the Northtown Center. "It's definitely magnified, but those are mistakes I can't be making at the same time. It goes back to playing with the confidence I had last year."' … [Read more...] about Myers’ slow start looms large for Sabres
Wednesday's Boston Coverage
Bruins don't expect easy game in Buffalo (Quincy Patriot Ledger) Boston (6-2-0) at Buffalo (3-7-2) (AP) Boston Bruins (6-2-0) at Buffalo Sabres (3-7-2) (The Sports Network) Sabres renew rivalry with Bruins after playoff ouster (NHL.com) Bergeron Breaks Down Buffalo (BostonBruins.com) B's Expect Buffalo's Best (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Boston Coverage
Wednesday's Portland Coverage
Portland Pirates need shootout to put away win (Portland Press Herald) Pirates keep rolling on the road with a victory in the Queen City (Maine Hockey Journal) Buzzer-beater nets Charlotte Checkers a point (Charlotte Observer) Pirates Win Again in a Shootout (PortlandPirates.com) Checkers' comeback plans foiled in shootout (GoCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage
Sabres prep for Boston
'“Boston is willing to play the chess match,” Miller said. “They make it pretty boring, they wait for opportunities and they become opportunistic. It will be a good challenge for us and definitely a good lesson in a patient game. Certainly you have to respect that they can be explosive and exciting on offense because they’re going to wait for … [Read more...] about Sabres prep for Boston
Miller may sit out Wednesday vs. Boston
'"I actually felt better today than I anticipated," Miller said. "I'll keep going with treatment and come back tomorrow and see how I feel."' … [Read more...] about Miller may sit out Wednesday vs. Boston
Sabres G Ryan Miller nursing lower-body injury
'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Tuesday that Miller does not have a groin injury. Ruff won’t decide on Miller’s status until Wednesday morning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres G Ryan Miller nursing lower-body injury
Forget past, Sabres focus on present
'"There's not a damn thing we can do about that crap that's behind us," Ruff said after practice Monday in the Northtowns Center. "There's not one person who is happy, including myself. I find it embarrassing. We've moved on. I told the team that we're going to focus on one game."' … [Read more...] about Forget past, Sabres focus on present
Bills, Sabres making Rex a wreck
'"The Sabres might be even worse right now," Rex said, splashing beer on his keyboard. "I mean, we knew the Bills were gonna be be awful, but they were bottoming out and we need the franchise quarterback. But the swords were supposed to be a Cup contender. They won the division last year!"' … [Read more...] about Bills, Sabres making Rex a wreck
Kassian cashes in with Sabres
'No details were released but players who were drafted before and after Kassian averaged $4.25 million over three years.' … [Read more...] about Kassian cashes in with Sabres
Sabres sign 2009 top pick Kassian
'Kassian scored seven goals and added nine assists in 19 playoff games and tacked on a pair of goals and three helpers during the Memorial Cup Tournament.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 2009 top pick Kassian