Archives for December 18, 2010

Lightning-Sabres scouting report (Tampa Tribune) Game preview: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Buffalo Sabres (St. Petersburg Times) Buffalo (13-15-4) at Tampa Bay (17-10-4) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (13-15-4) at Tampa Bay Lightning (17-10-4) (The Sports Network) Lightning look to keep it rolling as Sabres visit (NHL.com) Lightning look to keep it rolling as Sabres visit … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'The Sabres never allowed their fans to become a factor in BankAtlantic Center. Buffalo gave up four goals in the first period and went through the motions in a 6-2 loss to the Panthers. Florida scored goals at even strength, short-handed and on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres steamrolled by Panthers

'"It's good to get out and get a sweat," Morrisonn said in BankAtlantic Center. "With concussions, it's kind of a process with the way you've got to come back and stuff, but I feel like I'm making progress. Not as quick as I want to be, but it's something you can't judge."' … [Read more...] about Morrisonn takes step toward return

Florida Panthers hang on to lead, rout Sabres (Miami Herald) Panthers bounce back with 6-2 victory over Sabres (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Photo gallery (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Photo gallery (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Florida Coverage

'“I thought we had some guys that skated very poorly,” said Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff. “We didn’t have the energy we normally have and it showed up. Our attack, our north-south, we were a step behind.”' … [Read more...] about Reasoner scores twice as Panthers rout Sabres 6-2

'Miller was replaced by Lalime to start the second period and nearly escaped the frame unscathed, but Frolik scored with 1:02 left for a 5-0 lead.' … [Read more...] about Florida 6, Buffalo 2

'Despite the lopsided score, Buffalo actually had more shots in the period. The team outshot the Panthers 14-10 in the first.' … [Read more...] about Panthers Hand Sabres 6-2 Defeat

Pirates fall to old foe again (Portland Press Herald) Pirates can’t stop Holloway; fall in Manchester, 4-3 (Maine Hockey Journal) Holloway's hat trick lifts Monarchs (Manchester Union Leader) Holloway Sinks Pirates (PortlandPirates.com) Thrice On Ice Is Nice (MonarchsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage