Archives for April 12, 2013

'The four-goal margin failed to reflect the wide chasm that separated the teams.' … [Read more...] about Sabres season bottoms out as bubble bursts

'They were booing the franchise, the general manager, the owner, the product, the repetitiveness of it all. They were booing because they’ve exhausted all other options. They were booing because that’s what fans do when they feel like they’ve been ignored by the very people collecting their money.' … [Read more...] about Backsliding team gives fans reason to jeer

'The Habs were relentless in this one, compiling a 42-15 advantage in shots on goal and giving the Sabres virtually nothing after the first five minutes. They joined the Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins as the only teams to officially clinch playoff berths in this lockout-shortened season.' … [Read more...] about Habs clinch playoff berth

'Where do the hapless Sabres go following one of the worst efforts in recent memory?' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ season all but over after awful loss to Canadiens

'“I’m not going to waste any time,” Ellis thought to himself. “I’m here. I want to play. I’m hungry to play. I just sat through the lockout.”' … [Read more...] about Amerks captain Ellis transitioning from Sabres back to AHL

Balanced scoring attack a nice start going into the postseason (Montreal Gazette) Habs guarantee playoff spot with win over Sabres (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) Hello series (Le Journal de Montreal) "I have a dinner to Francis" - Brendan Gallagher (Le Journal de Montreal) A good decision (Le Journal de Montreal) Canadian ensures a playoff spot (La … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage

'Sabres goalie Ryan Miller had little support in front of him. He gave up four goals on 32 shots before being replaced by Jhonas Enroth to start the third period.' … [Read more...] about Habs clinch playoff berth with 5-1 win over Sabres

'Brian Flynn scored the lone goal of the game for the Sabres, who have dropped two straight after a three-game winning streak. Ryan Miller gave up four goals on 32 shots over the first two periods, while Jhonas Enroth stopped 9-of-10 shots in the third.' … [Read more...] about Montreal 5, Buffalo 1

'Buffalo's late playoff surge is all but over with the Sabres falling to 16-19-6. Buffalo is six points out of the final playoff spot in the East with seven games remaining.' … [Read more...] about Canadiens clinch playoff berth with rout of Sabres

'The Canadiens outshot the Sabres 32-11 over the first two periods en route to a 5-1 win over Buffalo at First Niagara Center on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Habs Bury Sabres 5-1

'We've seen some bad hockey at times this season, but this one as far as passion goes may be with worst.' … [Read more...] about Sabres change their lines to see if they can get a lift

'“Yes, I’ve always thought and I’m sure a bunch of players can relate to this, I feel with more minutes, you’re more into the game and I just feel more comfortable out there.” Myers added, “I think defensively it’s been night and day.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Myers is playing more

'The Sabres sit at 38 points, six points out of a playoff spot with seven games remaining. Five of those last seven games are on home ice, but Buffalo is 8-8-3 at First Niagara Center this season.' … [Read more...] about Canadiens rout Sabres, clinch playoff berth

'Montreal outshot Buffalo 42-15, and held a commanding 32-11 lead after 40 minutes. Ryan Miller started for Buffalo but was lifted after allowing four goals in the first two periods. Jhonas Enroth came on in relief, and limited the Habs to one goal on 10 shots in the third.' … [Read more...] about Old Hab-its

Rochester Americans' fate in their own hands (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage