Archives for April 23, 2011

'"I was pretty excited," the 21-year-old said. "In my junior days I was known to celebrate pretty hard after goals. I've kind of been a little tame, but when it's a big goal like this, you've got to elevate. You've got to get off that ice."' … [Read more...] about Ennis nets overtime winner for Sabres

'Pominville left for good with about three minutes left in the first period after taking what appeared to be a severe cut with a skate on the left leg.' … [Read more...] about Sabres survive despite being short-handed

'It came down to one shot. Ennis answered the call and delivered a message along the way.' … [Read more...] about Silence is golden for Sabres on the road

'As has been his custom in this series, Flyers coach Peter Laviolette would not give any insight into Pronger's status other than to say, "He looks good." Asked if he was preparing his lineup for Pronger to play, Laviolette said simply, "Next question."' … [Read more...] about Scratched Pronger quiet but is clearly not himself

'Ennis knew his time was coming. He created chances the previous two games, and the rookie knew he'd start burying them. He buried two, and now the Sabres have a chance to bury the Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Flyers, Game Five / Breaking down the game

'Perhaps it’s a new era, with a new owner and mindset to boot. Whatever it is, Ennis showed the way for the next generation of Sabres to stand tall even when the odds -- and momentum -- are stacked tall against them.' … [Read more...] about Ennis channels his inner Briere

'“There’s a lot of things that I think about and go through my head, trying to find answers,” Boyes said Friday prior the Sabres’ 4-3 overtime win of the Flyers in Game 5 at the Wells Fargo Center. “I don’t know if there’s one specific one. I’ve battled through before. I try not to worry about it.”' … [Read more...] about Boyes addition is proving to be pointless

Comeback Backfires (Philadelphia Inquirer) Van Riemsdyk was one of the bright spots (Philadelphia Inquirer) The Flyers have three goalies, but no answers (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers face off for Game 5 shorthanded (Philadelphia Inquirer) Photo gallery (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers' rally not enough, as Sabres win Game 5 in OT (Philadelphia Daily News) Sabres look to … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'Asked what was going through his mind in the confines of the Sabres dressing room heading into overtime after his squad had coughed up a three-goal advantage, Ennis replied: “I really wanted to score the winner. I really did. I was excited. It’s fun to play here. It’s pretty crazy. So anytime you can silence the crowd here, it’s pretty special.”'' … [Read more...] about Sabres take control with OT win

'Pominville limped towards the team bus with the aid of crutches, a walking boot on his left foot and a pained look on his face.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ lose Pominville in win

'“I didn’t expect anyone to be in our bench but it was kind of funny. Just because I did it, people think I did it on purpose but I was there and flipped it up and whatever. They were scrumming but you never expect anybody to be there. You’re on a change you pop it open and slide down and let the player come in."' … [Read more...] about Kaleta: Door incident ‘was not intentional’

'"I have a lot of confidence, I mean a tremendous amount of confidence, in the group in that room," Laviolette said. "At no point did I think we were going to lose the game tonight, yet we did."' … [Read more...] about Sabres write own script in Game 5 win

'Mike Weber set up the winner when he fired a slapper that knocked off Michael Leighton’s pad. Ennis swooped in from the right side and scored his second goal of the game. The Sabres survived after blowing a 3-0 lead and can advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a victory in Game 6 on Sunday in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Flyers in OT, take 3-2 series lead

Mike Weber fired a slapper that knocked off Michael Leighton's pad. Ennis swooped in from the right side and scored his second goal of the game. The Sabres survived after blowing a 3-0 lead and can advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a victory in Game 6 on Sunday in Buffalo. … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Philadelphia 3 (OT)

'In the extra frame, about five and a half minutes later, Ennis scored his second goal of the night, and of the series, ripping a giant rebound past Leighton and giving Buffalo the 4-3 victory. Leighton, in relief, finished with 20 saves while Miller stopped 36 of 39 shots.' … [Read more...] about Ennis Saves Sabres in OT; Buffalo Wins 4-3