Archives for April 3, 2011

'There are a few louts in every crowd. The Buffalo crowd just seems to have more than its share.' … [Read more...] about Take back what’s ours, Canes fans

Take back what's ours, Canes fans (Raleigh News and Observer) Buffalo (39-29-10) at Carolina (38-30-10) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (39-29-10) at Carolina Hurricanes (38-30-10) (The Sports Network) Sabres and 'Canes ready for showdown (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Carolina Coverage

'"We had the lead twice within the last nine minutes of the game and just gave it up," Sabres left wing Thomas Vanek said. "We could've had two points, but at this time of the year we'll take the point and try to get two [today]."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in overtime; face Carolina next

'"Just the fact it turned out he wasn't going to practice [Saturday], so we just felt we wouldn't bring him along," Ruff said. "He's still moving forward. Actually, he's doing well."' … [Read more...] about Unable to practice, Miller stays in Buffalo

Alex Ovechkin scores in overtime to lift Washington, 5-4 (Washington Post) Caps move into first place in East (Washington Times) Caps outduel Sabres in OT, 5-4 (Washington Examiner) Caps Postgame - 5-4 win over Sabres (OT) (Washington Examiner) Postgame notebook: Capitals 5, Sabres 4, OT (WashingtonCaps.com) Photo gallery (WashingtonCaps.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Washington Coverage

'“We didn’t get the start we wanted, but I thought after that we worked hard, battled hard and got back in the game,” Ruff said. “Once we got by that (opening) segment of hockey, we were good again.”' … [Read more...] about Ovechkin goal lifts Capitals over Buffalo 5-4

'"There were some really funny goals by both teams today," said Buffalo head coach Lindy Ruff. "But our defensemen kept getting caught cheating offensively and that will hurt you against a team like Washington."' … [Read more...] about Washington 5, Buffalo 4 (OT)

'The Sabres had 3 shots in the overtime period, but the Capitals only shot would be the difference. Ovechkin's shot first went off of Pominville's stick and Andrej Sekera's skate before getting by Enroth.' … [Read more...] about Capitals Survive 5-4 Over Sabres In OT

'Twice in the final nine minutes of regulation, the Sabres took a one-goal lead with a power-play goal. On each occasion, Washington scored the tying goal with the extra man.' … [Read more...] about The aftermath: Capitals 5, Sabres 4 (OT)

Pirates are 'outplayed in every facet' (Portland Press Herald) Pirates left speechless in Manchester (Maine Hockey Journal) For Monarchs, big game, big win (Manchester Union Leader) Pirates Out Dueled by Monarchs (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates Sign Three (PortlandPirates.com) High-Five! (MonarchsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage