Pirates show no spark, power (Portland Press Herald) Pirates fail to close out the Sharks (Maine Hockey Journal) Devils Deal Pirates Narrow Setback (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates Weekly, January 12th (PortlandPirates.com) Devils Thwart Pirates, 2-1 (LowellDevilsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage
Archives for 2010
Buffalo Sabres continue to dominate Toronto Maple Leafs
'Buffalo has 10 straight wins over Toronto by a combined 38-14. The last time Toronto won the season series was the 2002-03 season. Buffalo is 29-10-1-1 since. Unfortunately for the Sabres, they'll meet only once more this season: at Toronto April 1.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres continue to dominate Toronto Maple Leafs
Russian ideas helping Sabres
'"It's something we'll try at different times," Ruff said Monday. "Because you've got four lines and three defense [pairs] it's tough to do that [all game], but I think there's times if you want to go with a couple five-man units and then split a pair between a couple lines, it will work. It's something I think we're going to try coming up at different times, whether we start … [Read more...] about Russian ideas helping Sabres
Tuesday's Portland Coverage
Portland Pirates Today (Portland Press Herald) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Portland Coverage
Sabres grateful for some down time
'The Sabres have played at least three games a week for 11 straight weeks. They haven't had four days off since the break that followed their Oct. 3 season opener against Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres grateful for some down time
Monday's Portland Coverage
Road-weary Pirates let a victory slip away (Portland Press Herald) Worcester’s two-wow weekend (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) Winning return in net (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) Pirates fail to close out the Sharks (Maine Hockey Journal) Sharks Rally to Knock off Pirates in OT (PortlandPirates.com) Sharks Score Five Unanswered to Shock Portland in Overtime … [Read more...] about Monday’s Portland Coverage
Sabres rally, but fall to Avs in shootout
'The sold-out HSBC Arena crowd, which spent most of its evening waiting for the slightest blip of excitement, got the drama it was looking for in the third period and more than it bargained for after that. The Buffalo Sabres and Colorado Avalanche engaged in a shootout for the ages, with 22 shooters testing two goaltenders in an extended attempt to determine a winner.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally, but fall to Avs in shootout
Surprising Sabres are evolving into a great story
'For what it's worth, I picked them to finish eighth in the conference with the idea they were capable of finishing anywhere between sixth and 10th. Nobody of sound hockey mind would have predicted the Sabres charging to the top of the division and challenging for the NHL's best record.' … [Read more...] about Surprising Sabres are evolving into a great story
Vanek's first goal of '10 keys comeback
'"It's always nice to contribute," Vanek said. "We've been winning games so it's not about an individual. Anytime you can have a positive effect on the team it's nice."' … [Read more...] about Vanek’s first goal of ’10 keys comeback
Sunday's Colorado Coverage
Avs go 11 rounds to win in shootout (Denver Post) Foote sent home to have ankle looked at (Denver Post) Photo gallery (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Colorado Coverage
Avs win in shootout to end Sabres’ win streak at 6
'“We battled hard, and came out flying in the third,” said Lalime, who was in search of his 200th career NHL goal. “That’s the way we should play all the time. We had a lot of great chances, but we just didn’t close the deal.”' … [Read more...] about Avs win in shootout to end Sabres’ win streak at 6
Colorado 4, Buffalo 3 (SO)
'"I just tried to fire the puck at the net and hope for a good bounce," Hecht said of his game-ying goal.' … [Read more...] about Colorado 4, Buffalo 3 (SO)
Sabres' Streak Stops At Six
'Lindy Ruff chose to have Buffalo shoot first, and Anderson stopped Stafford to open the shootout. Hejduk scored with a backhand shot past Lalime for the shootout lead, 1-0. Connolly came in next and beat Anderson, while Wojtek Wolski was stopped by the Buffalo goaltender. The shootout went all the way to the tenth round, before Hendricks beat Lalime and give Colorado the … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Streak Stops At Six
Sabres come back but lose in long shootout
'“To get that deep, you just cross your fingers and hope for one of them to score,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “I’ve seen a couple of shootouts where anybody goes. It’s kind of a hit or miss. We had a couple of guys hit on them, but we didn’t close the deal.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres come back but lose in long shootout
Sunday's Portland Coverage
Pirates hold off Phantoms (Portland Press Herald) Emery solid in goal, Phantoms can't support in loss (Glen Falls Post Star) Phantoms lose (Saratoga Springs Saratogian) Phantoms can't take advantage (Albany Times Union) Enroth stellar in Pirates win (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Elude Phantoms with Narrow Win (PortlandPirates.com) Enroth, Pirates Foil Phantoms 2-1 … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage