Archives for February 9, 2011

'The turnaround started with 15:34 left in regulation. Drew Stafford got tangled up with Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman near the crease, and while going down Stafford tripped goaltender Dwayne Roloson. The fallen goalie had no chance to stop Jordan Leopold's point shot, and he quickly skated toward the referee to argue. The ref, who was behind the net, never saw the trip … [Read more...] about Sabres step on the gas, zap Lightning

'"If I feel I have a need, I'm going to address that need," Yzerman said. "Don't just sit and hope it corrects itself. Sometimes, it does. But in this instance I could make a deal that didn't hurt our long-term planning and could help us for the rest of the season. My philosophy is that if you identify a need and have the ability to address it, do it."' … [Read more...] about Turnaround’s as quick as Lightning

'"I'm really enjoying it," said Roloson, who was traded by the New York Islanders to the Lightning. "It's a real good team. The guys are great guys. The coaching staff is phenomenal. Everyone is holding everybody accountable. Nobody gets a night off, it doesn't matter who you are. It attributes to a lot of our success."' … [Read more...] about Roloson irons out crease for Lightning

Sabres rattle off six straight goals to down Bolts (Tampa Tribune) So far, Vinik doing things right as owner of the Lightning (Tampa Tribune) Power play is missing in action (Tampa Tribune) Tampa Bay Lightning loses to Buffalo Sabres 7-4 (St. Petersburg Times) Tampa Bay Lightning works to fix power play (St. Petersburg Times) Sabres 7, Lightning 4 … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'Buffalo took control after Jordon Leopold pulled the Sabres even at 3 on a disputed goal at 4:26 of the third. During the play it appeared Stafford lost his balance skating near the crease and tripped Tampa Bay goalie Dwayne Roloson to the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 5 in 3rd to beat Lightning 7-4

'Drew Stafford notched the fifth hat trick of his career and Buffalo scored six unanswered goals in a 7-4 rout of the Tampa Bay Lightning.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, Tampa Bay 4

'Buffalo continued to pour it on just 55 seconds after that, when Stafford recorded his second of the game, sending a rocket off the crossbar and into the net. It only took another minute and half for Stafford to record his 20th goal of the year and his third hat trick of the season. The Sabres forward now has 17 goals in his last 22 games.' … [Read more...] about Stafford Racks Up Another Hat Trick; Sabres Rally for 7-4 Win in Tampa Bay