Archives for December 8, 2010

'Mark Recchi was credited with the game-winning goal at 2:11 of the OT, tipping home Dennis Seidenberg's slap shot from the point. The puck clanged off the underside of the crossbar and bounced out, with play continuing for another 51 seconds.' … [Read more...] about Mistakes doom Sabres in overtime loss

'"Last year, I finally realized to just come in and play the game I had been playing in Portland," Mancari said. "My first three years I came up and you're sitting there jittery and you're trying to think too much going, 'I need to score. I need to do this and do that.' Now I've learned not to change my game and bring what I bring. When you try overly hard, … [Read more...] about Need for goals brings Mancari back

Win is worth a second look (Boston Globe) Thomas likes finishing touch (Boston Globe) Thornton set for a battle (Boston Globe) Bruins win anything but dull (Boston Herald) Bruins need to reach goals (Boston Herald) No rest for defense (Boston Herald) Boston Bruins score first extra-time win of season, beating Buffalo 3-2 (Quincy Patriot Ledger) Pair of Boston Bruins … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Boston Coverage

'In overtime, Buffalo had a chance to win it when the puck went to Derek Roy right in front of the net, with no Boston players except the goalie to beat. Roy tried to stickhandle Thomas out of position, but Patrice Bergeron finally skated in to break up the play and keep the Bruins in it.' … [Read more...] about Recchi tips Seidenberg&#8217s OT slapper, and it counts

'A terrible turnover by Buffalo blueliner Mike Weber led to a 2-2 score. Weber held control along the rear boards in his defensive zone and tried to make a pass through the slot. Horton was in perfect position, intercepted the puck and easily lit the lamp with a wrister from in close with 6:21 remaining in regulation.' … [Read more...] about Boston 3, Buffalo 2 (OT)

'During the second period of Tuesday's game at TD Garden in Boston, Luke Adam experienced the joy of scoring his first-ever NHL goal. In overtime, the Sabres rookie felt the pain of recording a four-minute penalty which led to the game-winning goal for the Bruins as Boston edged Buffalo 3-2.' … [Read more...] about Bruins Beat Sabres 3-2 in OT

Pirates short on players, and wins (Portland Press Herald) Pirates undermanned and outmatched by Worcester (Maine Hockey Journal) Sharks feed upon depleted Portland (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) Sullivan on a record pace (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) Pirates Doubled by Sharks (PortlandPirates.com) Sharks chomp 2nd place from Pirates (SharksAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage