Archives for April 2011

'"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

'"A lot of people put too much focus on who's in and out of the lineup," defenseman Steve Montador said. "We've had our top scorer [Derek Roy] out of the lineup from basically December. Guys get hurt, and there's no confidence sway in this team. We're doing the best we can with the best players we have. We've shown it time and again when guys go down it's just an … [Read more...] about Miller’s injury the talk of Sabreland

'"It was the best feeling in the world the past two days going out on the ice, even better [Friday] because I got to participate with my teammates," said Kaleta, who didn't expect to skate as much as he did in HSBC Arena. "It went a lot better than expected on a personal level and even with the trainers and stuff looking at my leg. You've got to think positive, … [Read more...] about Kaleta charged up to be back on the ice

'Hamilton also learned that the injury is a huge bruise on his shoulder and chest with swelling. There is no head injury or broken collar bone. There's a very small chance the goaltender could meet the team in Raleigh.' … [Read more...] about Miller Not On Road Trip

Buffalo (39-29-9) at Washington (45-22-11) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (39-29-9) at Washington Capitals (45-22-11) (The Sports Network) Capitals, Sabres try to overcome injuries, get points (NHL.com) Caps Close Homestand With Key Clash vs. Sabres (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Washington Coverage

'Despite playing just periodically for Buffalo, Enroth has put together a solid season at the NHL level, going 6-2-1 with a 2.45 goals against average and a .915 save percentage in nine appearances.' … [Read more...] about End in sight

Pirates sign Denver’s Kyle Ostrow (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates sign UMaine defenseman to ATO (Maine Hockey Journal) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage

'Ruff expressed relief that Miller’s injury is short term. “That’s the positive thing that we’re not looking at anything long term here,” Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres G Miller questionable for 2-game road trip

'"If you know Jhonas, he's a pretty calm and quiet guy," said defenseman Mike Weber. "He's in it all the time. He thinks the game extremely well, and he's kind of like [Miller] in that way. When they get into a zone things can turn pretty special pretty quick."' … [Read more...] about Enroth provides a comforting presence