Archives for March 23, 2011

'"We're trying to play smarter," Gerbe said. "We need to learn to win games 1-0. That's what's going to help toward the end here. We knew we needed to be smart."' … [Read more...] about Sabres silence the masses

'"I sent Colin an e-mail after it came out yesterday applauding him and the National Hockey League for taking that kind of action," Regier said Tuesday. "It was appropriate, measured, and I believe it will act as a deterrent not only for Matt Cooke in the future but for all other players."' … [Read more...] about Regier’s e-mail applauds Cooke’s penalty

Miller handcuffs Canadiens (Montreal Gazette) Sabres goalie brings Habs back to Earth (Montreal Gazette) Quality chances on Miller lacking (Montreal Gazette) Training staff a well-oiled machine (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) Buffalo cooks up big two points (Toronto Globe and Mail) Tightening up (Canadiens.com) The Numbers Game - March 22, 2011 … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Montreal Coverage

'The Canadiens (40-27-7) were coming off Sunday's 8-1 win in Minnesota but couldn't muster any offense against Miller. The Canadiens trail Boston by three points in the East standings but face the Bruins on Thursday night. Tuesday marked the seventh time this season the Habs have been shut out.' … [Read more...] about Gerbe scores two as Sabres top Habs 2-0

'Ryan Miller was spectacular in net, making 31 saves for his fourth shutout of the season to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 2-0 win over Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Montreal 0

'The third period was a gritty one. Buffalo repeatedly stiffled Montreal's efforts to tie the game. The Sabres were disciplined throughout, only taking two penalties total, and none in the game's final frame.' … [Read more...] about Gerbe Nets 2, Miller Shuts Door on Montreal, 2-0

'Ryan Miller stopped all 31 shots he faced to record his fourth shutout of the season and the 21st of his career. It was also his second career shutout against Montreal. Miller saw the most action in the first period when he faced 12 shots, but also came up big in the final minute of the second period when he made several saves to preserve Buffalo’s 1-0 lead heading into … [Read more...] about The aftermath: Sabres 2, Canadiens 0

Portland Pirates get shown up showing off (Portland Press Herald) Pirates “schooled” by the Sharks (Maine Hockey Journal) Sharks' huge rally fuels playoff hopes (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) Sharks Rally to Top the Pirates (PortlandPirates.com) Sharks shock Pirates in OT 5-4 (SharksAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage