Archives for December 29, 2011

'"Obviously, we know we've got to put a streak together, but you get down, 3-0, it's tough to win games," Sabres left wing Thomas Vanek said. "Overall, I thought we played good, but we're not in a position where good is going to win games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres spin their wheels against Brodeur

'"I had a better understanding with this one," said Gerbe, who also suffered a concussion in December 2008. "I had one three years ago, and I learned from that. Things I did then, I didn't do now. Just little things differently to help."' … [Read more...] about Gerbe stays upbeat during recovery

Doctor’s orders: Devils play complete game (New York Post) Devils' Petr Sykora scores twice in 3-1 win over Buffalo Sabres (Newark Star Ledger) Petr Sykora, with two goals, happy Devils bounced back from loss (Newark Star Ledger) Devils' Anton Volchenkov modest after scoring three points in two games (Newark Star Ledger) Sykora scores twice, Devils protect the lead in the … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New Jersey Coverage

'“We definitely have had a frustrating start to the season,” Miller said.' … [Read more...] about Sykora’s 2 goals lead Devils over Sabres 3-1

'The Sabres, who beat Washington at home Monday after an 0-3 road trip, haven't won back-to-back games since capturing four in a row from November 4-11.' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 3, Buffalo 1

'Miller takes the loss, stopping 20 shots, but did come up with a couple of nice saves including one on Sykora in the 2nd period, denying the Devils foward a hat trick, and another on Parise in the 3rd. Checking injuries, Sekera left this game with an upper-body injury and did not return. During his postgame comments, Lindy Ruff stated that Sekera would be out for a while.' … [Read more...] about Devils Top Sabres 3-1

'The Regehr’s celebrated Christmas for the first time in Western New York. He said, “Normally we go back to Saskatchewan every single year so this was the first year my wife and myself and the kids were away.” The defenseman added, “It was good, we enjoyed the time together, but we missed being with the extended family, but it was also good to just focus on one another and the … [Read more...] about Regehr’s enjoy their 1st WNY holiday

'“I think we did a lot of good things (tonight),” said Jason Pominville. “A few mistakes ended up in the back of our net. But it is a little bit of both: us putting our chances away, and trying to eliminate those quality scoring chances we gave up. But we’ve gotta score more than one goal to win a game, and we weren’t able to do that tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Skid Road

Jacob Lagace sparks Rochester Americans to SO win (Rochester D&C) Amerks Beat Barons In Shootout To Win Fourth Straight Game (Amerks.com) Barons Fall To Rochester 4-3 In A Shootout (OKCBarons.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage