Archives for February 27, 2013

'“It was more of the game we need to play, and we’ll see if we can take the confidence and turn it into something here,” said goaltender Ryan Miller, who made 30 saves against the NHL’s highest-scoring team.' … [Read more...] about Penalty killers post a shutout as Sabres end skid

'“It’s such a nice setup here in Tampa,” Conacher said before facing the Buffalo Sabres in a game in which he assisted on the Tampa Bay goal in a 2-1 loss. “The fans are awesome. The city’s awesome. It’s just a dream. It’s been an awesome season so far.”' … [Read more...] about Tampa’s a dream for ex-Griff Conacher

'Lindy was forced to get on the phone and personally call season ticket holders and beg them to keep their season tickets. It was almost as if Lindy was the guy that had to personally call every fan and apologize for the Ted Nolan fiasco. What followed was 16 years of ups and downs that finally ended last week.' … [Read more...] about An era comes to an end

Miller, Sabres turn back Tampa Bay Lightning in 2-1 decision (Tampa Tribune) Malone glad to be back on ice (Tampa Tribune) Lightning fall to Sabres (Tampa Bay Times) Lindbeck hasn't taken needed big step (Tampa Bay Times) Sabres 2, Lightning 1 (TampaBayLightning.com) Photo gallery (TampaBayLightning.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'Miller made several quality saves during three short-handed situations, including a 5-on-3, during the second. He also had a point-blank stop on Steven Stamkos in the third.' … [Read more...] about Myers scores go-ahead goal for Sabres

'Rolston, who replaced long-time Buffalo bench boss Lindy Ruff, had led the Sabres to back-to-back losses, but got 30 saves from Ryan Miller on Tuesday, as Buffalo snapped a four-game skid.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Tampa Bay 1

'After skating to a scoreless 2nd period, Tyler Myers put Buffalo ahead very early in the final frame, ripping a shot into the Tampa Bay net 52 seconds in. Just moments after nearly tapping in a goal of his own, Thomas Vanek gained possession behind the Lightning net and fed Myers near the top of the faceoff circle. The Buffalo defenseman, after taking two penalties in the 2nd … [Read more...] about Sabres Edge Lightning 2-1

'The Sabres kept skating until the Stamkos line put on a lot of pressure with about five minutes left. When Buffalo did get it out Hodgson went in alone only to be stopped by Garon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres played looking for pace

'Tyler Myers put broke a 1-1 tie and put Buffalo in the lead for good on the first shot for the Sabres in the final period, just 52 seconds after the faceoff. Myers took a pass from behind the Lightning net and one-timed it behind Mathieu Garon from the right faceoff circle.' … [Read more...] about Rolston gets first win as Sabres edge Lightning

'Tampa Bay came into the game with a league-high 69 goals scored, with their 33 third-period goals also tops in the NHL. Not only did the Sabres limit them to just one goal on the night, they held the Lightning off the scoresheet in the third after Tyler Myers scored what would end up being the game winner just 52 seconds into the final stanza.' … [Read more...] about Rolston’s first win snaps skid

Losing skid continues for Rochester Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Palat is great as Syracuse Crunch streak reaches eight with 4-1 win at Rochester (Syracuse Post Standard) Amerks fall to Syracuse, 4-1 (Amerks.com) Ondrej Palat's hat trick lifts Crunch over Rochester (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage