Archives for April 21, 2011

'The HSBC Arena capacity crowd of 18,690 booed loud and long, both during and after, a five-minute power play on which the Sabres had a mere two shots on Flyers goalie Brian Boucher.' … [Read more...] about Pominville disappointed in fans

'"They are allowed to get away with murder out there," said Richards, who has just one point through four games of the series.' … [Read more...] about Richards re-ignites headshot debate

'While both goalies were excellent -- Buffalo’s Ryan Miller posting the shutout while Philly’s Brian Boucher made the tougher saves -- it was Myers who rallied the troops in the trenches around the Sabres’ goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres edge Flyers to even series

'Like Ruff said, Miller did not have to be great. He just needed to avoid making any mistakes. There were no breakaways or two-on-one passing plays. There was not even that many penalty kills.' … [Read more...] about Miller answers the call for Sabres

'"When you work with players you get to see them elevate their game at certain situations," Flyers head coach Peter Laviolette said. "It just seemed the more important it got last year, the better he got. And it's starting to take that shape again this year. He's a competitive guy."' … [Read more...] about Will to succeed

'But it was the cold-blooded save on Danny Briere with about eight minutes to go which pulled the crowd to its feet in vocal unison. The former Sabre had snuck behind the defence and was all alone at the crease with plenty of time but couldn’t fool Miller. Since Briere has been booed all series for deserting Buffalo for Philadelphia after the golden 2006 playoff run, that … [Read more...] about Miller helps Sabres down Flyers

'“He made saves he had no business making,” Sabers defenseman Chris Butler said. “It was absolutely phenomenal.”' … [Read more...] about Miller stops 32 shots, Sabres edge Flyers 1-0

'Carter limped off and headed for the locker room after colliding with Buffalo defenseman Tyler Myers in front of the Sabres’ net with 2:20 left in the first period Wednesday night. Philadelphia leads the series 2-1.' … [Read more...] about Flyers&#8217 Carter limps off with right knee injury

'"He was excellent, just excellent. There wasn't a time when he didn't come up with some big saves for us," said Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff of his star goaltender."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 1, Philadelphia 0

'Miller absolutely robs Danny Briere at the top of the crease to keep Buffalo in front. The ex-Sabre was all alone behind the defense and took a perfect pass from Matt Carle. After some stick handling Briere took a wrister in tight, and there was no dice. That woke the fans up here in the building.' … [Read more...] about Miller Steals Show; Sabres Beat Flyers 1-0

'The Sabres power play was pretty bad tonight. Head coach Lindy Ruff joked after the game that be booed the 5-minute power play along with the fans. Mike Richards, the Flyers captain no less, was in the box for a high elbow on Patrick Kaleta but the blue and gold could not get anything going. The passes were not crisp, the entries were not fluid and the puck kept coming back … [Read more...] about More Game 4 Thoughts

There’s a lot to say about this game, but how badly do you as a Sabres fan want the Flyers to lose right now? The fact that your team can do it is amazing, but I think I’ll be as happy with that dirt pile of a hockey losing than I will Buffalo moving on. Briere? Awful. Hartnell? Scumdog millionaire. Timonen? Makes Tonya Harding look like Indiana Jones. … [Read more...] about Immediate Reactions: Sabres 1, Flyers 0 (Again)

''A few minutes after what will probably be universally known as The Briere Save, Tyler Ennis went in on a breakaway. Brian Boucher stuck his right pad out and kicked the puck away. That was the type of save the Flyers needed in that moment to keep them in the game. Right there, Flyers coach Peter Laviolette could look at that save and justify making his Game One starter the … [Read more...] about Miller closes the door on Game Four

'With no defenders in the immediate area, Briere was flat-footed but had time to make a move. He quickly stick handled in front of Miller as he looked for an opening, and when he took his shot, Miller robbed him with a glove save to bring the sellout crowd at HSBC Arena to its feet and setting off chants of “Ry-an Mill-er!"' … [Read more...] about The aftermath: Sabres 1, Flyers 0

'"I guess I know I was being called out," Miller said after his second 1-0 shutout win in the series. "I'm not going to pay too much attention to anyone that's talking about my game right now, I really don't care. It's the furthest thing from my mind."' … [Read more...] about Sabres even series by blanking Flyers 1-0