Archives for 2013

'The Rangers' five goals in a span of 2:58 set a franchise record. The previous mark for fastest five goals was 3:22 in an 8-7 win over Edmonton on Feb. 15, 1985.' … [Read more...] about Rangers score 5 early goals in 8-4 win over Sabres

Rangers’ Recipe: Good Bounces, Bad Opponents, Ugly Goals (New York Times) Brad Richards records first career hat trick as NY Rangers rout Buffalo Sabres (New York Daily News) Brad’s 3 goals lift Blueshirts over Sabres (New York Post) Brad Richards gets hat trick in Rangers' win over Buffalo (Newsday) John Tortorella says Brad Richards' big night boost for confidence … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage

'"We were down 3-0 and then we came out in the second and gave them the fourth right off the bat," Sabres head coach Ron Rolston remarked. "At that point we were in tough sledding."' … [Read more...] about NY Rangers 8, Buffalo 4

'"Of course, it's disconcerting," Sabres interim coach Ron Rolston sid. "We lost a game that we needed to win."' … [Read more...] about Rangers’ five-goal flurry buries Sabres

'Anton Stralman wristed a shot past Ryan Miller just 1:13 into the second, sending Miller to the bench in favor of Jhonas Enroth. Things weren't much better for the backup netminder.' … [Read more...] about Rangers Bounce Sabres 8-4

'Buffalo came out flying in the third, but where was that in the second?' … [Read more...] about Sabres come up small in big game

'Kevin Porter: The Rochester Amerks’ captian was not only a point-per-game player in the American Hockey League, but also the team’s best two-way player.' … [Read more...] about The 5 Players Who Surprised the Sabres

'"It's hard to put it on one game. We had so many opportunities earlier in the season to get points and we failed," Stafford said. "We didn't meet the expectations that we set for ourselves and it's just unfortunate. Now it's just about being professional and having some pride."' … [Read more...] about Rangers’ blowout victory eliminates Sabres

'Ryan Miller started the game for the Sabres but was chased from the net just 1:13 into the second period.' … [Read more...] about NY Rangers 8, Sabres 4

Rochester Amerks thumped by Toronto Marlies (RochesterDemocrat and Chronicle) Marlies clinch consecutive North Division titles after downing the Americans (CP) Girgensons Finally Playing Center in Rochester (WGR-AM) Amerksdrop 4-1 decision to Marlies (Amerks.com) Marlies Claim North Division Title (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres host the New York Rangers, and a regulation loss would eliminate Buffalo from postseason contention. The Sabres have 44 points, four fewer than the eighth-place Rangers (48) and seven fewer than the seventh-place New York Islanders (51).' … [Read more...] about Rangers could end Sabres’ playoff hopes

'Vanek broached the idea at the morning skate with fellow alternate captains Steve Ott and Drew Stafford and took it to Buffalo’s training staff. They relayed it to the Bruins’ side of the room, and the plan was finalized on the ice during the pregame warm-up when Vanek briefly chatted with Boston captain Zdeno Chara.' … [Read more...] about Vanek originated Boston salute

'“Obviously, (tonight’s) game is pretty much our season in (the) aspect of where we are, if we can continue this push,” Sabres winger Steve Ott said Thursday following the Sabres’ short practice inside the Northtown Center in Amherst. “It’s a huge game that we all have to be ready for just as if it was the last game for our lives. For us, that’s a mindset we have to take.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres know a loss to Rangers would likely end playoff hopes

'“As we talked about it, we didn’t really think about, I guess, the publicity it’s getting for us,” Vanek said. “It’s just to appreciate the people that came. The atmosphere was unbelievable. Even for us, it’s a few hours away from something.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres moved by Wednesday’s emotional moments in Boston

Up next: Rangers at Sabres (Bergen Record) Rangers-Sabres Preview (AP) New York Rangers (22-17-4) at Buffalo Sabres (19-19-6) (The Sports Network) Sabres host Rangers in must-win game (NHL.com) Pregame Notes: Rangers at Buffalo (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage