Archives for December 8, 2011

'“What killed us is what we did with the puck,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “Our puck management wasn’t good. It cost us probably four goals on the night.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow early three-goal lead, fall to Flyers in OT

'“Apparently, it’s not keeping it on my head,” Miller said about all the changes. “It’s been pretty good for puck impacts. But I got to get a way to make that thing stay on a little tighter. We’ll have to go back to the drawing board on that because it was too much and that was dangerous."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller can’t mask helmet problems

'"It was disappointing to give up the lead like that," Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller said. "It was disappointing to lose in overtime."' … [Read more...] about Sabres let down their guard at home

'Overall, though, the Sabres' younger players have performed well. Gragnani had the big miscue, but the rookies weren't the reason for the loss Wednesday. They're big, tough and hungry, and they helped Buffalo build the comfortable lead in the first place. And that's just Zack Kassian, who was superb again.' … [Read more...] about Forced into lineup, Sabres’ kids are all right

'In the second period, a collision with teammate Brayden McNabb knocked the mask off and a Scott Hartnell shot clipped Miller, who stayed in the game. The mask came off again in the third period on a James Van Riemsdyk shot and Miller needed it jerry-rigged so he could continue. And, of course, the mask flew off from the hit Miller took from Boston's Milan Lucic and during the … [Read more...] about Miller unmasked, and that’s a problem

Flyers defeat Buffalo in overtime (Philadelphia Inquirer) Talbot eager to face Penguins (Philadelphia Inquirer) Photo gallery (Philadelphia Inquirer) Giroux guides Flyers to another win (Philadelphia Daily News) Pens will be missing Crosby in Philly tonight (Philadelphia Daily News) Giroux caps Flyers' OT victory over Sabres (CSN Philadelphai) Flyers' Bourdon could face … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'After Buffalo blew its lead and fell behind, Stafford scored his fifth goal of the season after the Sabres pulled Miller for an extra attacker.' … [Read more...] about Giroux’s OT goal lifts Flyers over Sabres 5-4

'Thomas Vanek, Ville Leino, Drew Stafford and Zack Kassian lit the lamp for the Sabres, who have dropped six of eight. Miller made 29 stops in defeat.' … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 5, Buffalo 4 (OT)

'The Buffalo Sabres blew a three-goal lead Wednesday, but tied the game late against the Philadelphia Flyers late to force overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow 3 goal lead, lose in OT to Flyers

'Kassian of course is excited about the extra ice time, but he knows he has to take advantage of every opportunity, “Just create plays. The power play is meant to be creative and score goals. That’s what we’re going to try to do tonight and hopefully we’re successful.” It’s nice I’m getting more responsibility, but I can’t get satisfied, I’m here to work hard and cover for … [Read more...] about Kassian getting PP time

'“It was good. It’s fine to drive to the net, it’s fine to go hard, but when you’re driving the net, you have to have a plan once you get there you need to be aware of where the goalie is and I thought it was a good decision.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres think suspension is a start

'“We basically gave them all their chances making east-west plays, and they capitalized on it. It’s as simple as that,” he said. “We had the lead; we finally had the start we talked about. Coming out strong, sticking up for teammates with a couple of good scraps. We felt like we had a lot of good momentum, and we gave it to them. It’s not acceptable.”' … [Read more...] about Giroux leads Flyers to victory