Archives for March 4, 2011

'Even though Lindy Ruff wouldn't say which goaltender would start in the other game, WGR's Jeremy White tells us that Jhonas Enroth has been recalled from Portland.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Miller to split the weekend/ Enroth Recalled

'The Hurricanes' victory moved them up into seventh place with 71 points. The Rangers' loss to Minnesota kept them at 70 and moved them down a position. The Sabres have 68 points with three fewer games played than New York.' … [Read more...] about A point not taken for the Sabres

'"I would think we can still move up in the standings one or two spots," said Rutherford, whose club moved up to seventh place in the conference -- a point ahead of the New York Rangers. "I think that should be our goal, but there are teams behind us that are good teams that are going to try and move up, too, so this is going to be an up-and-down battle."' … [Read more...] about Rebuilding Canes aiming for playoff push

Hurricanes hit Sabres with overtime victory (Raleigh News and Observer) Canes needed this one (Raleigh News and Observer) Canes down Sabres in overtime thriller (Independent Weekly) Stillman giving Canes needed gravitas (Fox Sports South) Hurricanes 3, Sabres 2, OT (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo gallery (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Friday’s Carolina Coverage

'Newly acquired Brad Boyes scored his second goal in two games for the Sabres, Steve Montador also had a goal and Miller made 21 saves.' … [Read more...] about Jamie McBain scores in OT for Hurricanes

'In the extra session, McBain took a pass at the right point, took a stride down and blasted a shot past Ryan Miller for the win.' … [Read more...] about Carolina 3, Buffalo 2, OT

'Neither team could find the net in the third period, sending the game to overtime. The Sabres had two more power play chances in the third, but could not convert. Overall, the team went scoreless on the man advantage for the night. In overtime Jamie McBain unleashed a shot from the point and beat Miller with some traffic in front of the net. Eric Staal and Sekera were … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Top Sabres 3-2 In Overtime