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."’

‘"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."’

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 (Canadiens.com)

Photo gallery (Canadiens.com)

Photo gallery (Sabres.com)

Photo gallery (AP)

The following are rough English translations from French language sources:

Miller bleaches the Tricolour one (Le Journal de Montreal)

“Miraculous” Victoire (Le Journal de Montreal)

“It was known that would be difficult” – Carey Price (Le Journal de Montreal)

Miller imposes a dry mode to the Canadian (La Presse)

Jacques Martin: “One gave one evening easy to Miller” (La Presse)

Ryan Miller: “One supports oneself well defensively” (La Presse)

Sabre-Canadian: analysis of the match (La Presse)

Defensive game: Sabres 2, Canadiens 0 (CP)

The Sabres believe that the NHL has just referred (CP)

A visit more threatening (RDS.ca)

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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 the second intermission.’

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)