'Recent history tells us the Penguins, despite what appears to be a commanding lead -- especially because it was built on the road -- have plenty to worry about. They have been in this position before and remember it well.' … [Read more...] about Penguins know series isn't over
Sabres rue bad breaks and bad luck
'He was beaten twice on 14 shots in the Buffalo Sabres' 3-1 loss to the Penguins in Game 2 of their Stanley Cup playoff series yesterday at HSBC Arena. And, most frustrating, both pucks which eluded him -- the third goal went into an empty net -- were off target.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rue bad breaks and bad luck
Penguins Report
'And did Kovalev raise his elbow, as the Sabres charged? "Not at all. I just turned sideways and hit him with my shoulder."' … [Read more...] about Penguins Report
Pens take first two in Buffalo
'So much for the Sabres' game plan.' … [Read more...] about Pens take first two in Buffalo
Ruff pleased with short-handed defensemen but not Kovalev's rough play
'"I watched two replays; it's elbow-on-chin in my determination," Ruff said of the Kovalev-Zhitnik collision. "That will be dealt with."' … [Read more...] about Ruff pleased with short-handed defensemen but not Kovalev's rough play
Luck, distraction key to getting puck past Hasek
'"That's just the way playoffs go," said a delighted Ference. "I've had almost 10 good shots that have been right on net. And then you get the lucky ones that go in off people's backs."' … [Read more...] about Luck, distraction key to getting puck past Hasek
For the Penguins, it's a 'regular' life
'The Sabres are not capable of putting a scare into the Penguins, even if, as Lemieux predicts, they come out Monday night in Game 3 at the Mellon Arena and "play desperate." They already look desperate.' … [Read more...] about For the Penguins, it's a 'regular' life
Sabres headed down same road as Caps
'No wonder the only mystery left in this series involves how long it will take the Penguins to fill that hole with dirt.' … [Read more...] about Sabres headed down same road as Caps
Penguins expecting antler shipment today
'Sometime this morning, a truck carrying 18,000 yellow foam antlers is expected to pull up to a loading dock at Mellon Arena.' … [Read more...] about Penguins expecting antler shipment today
Mario slips Sabres as Pens win
'Perhaps a bigger blow is that the Sabres also lost defenceman Alexei Zhitnik, a major part of the team's power play and penalty-killing unit. Zhitnik received a concussion when he was rocked by Alexei Kovalev.' … [Read more...] about Mario slips Sabres as Pens win
Buffalo is an example of banking on trust
'Whenever he discusses his success here at the edge of Lake Erie, the 43-year-old Regier often mentions the name Dominik Hasek. Had it not been for Hasek's brilliant netminding in recent years, Regier points out, the franchise's recent history - including a trip to the Cup finals two years ago - could read much differently.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo is an example of banking on trust
'Moose' heads chase
'Tomorrow night, in an old funky domed arena in Pittsburgh, Johan Hedberg officially will be elevated to cult status.' … [Read more...] about 'Moose' heads chase
Mario leads Pens to victory
'With Jagr out with a charley horse he sustained in Game 1, Lemieux was fierce and unyielding in a ferocious 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres, giving the Penguins a sweep at the HSBC Arena and sending them home with a formidable 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal.' … [Read more...] about Mario leads Pens to victory
Jagr sits out Game 2
'Jagr had a spirited conversation with Penguins coach Ivan Hlinka before the game, according to people who witnessed the exchange. The conversation was in Czech and a Czech photographer who overheard part of the gesture-laden discussion said the topic of the Penguins' defensive system came up at one point.' … [Read more...] about Jagr sits out Game 2
Pens beat Sabres without Jagr
'Without Jaromir Jagr, the Pittsburgh Penguins needed someone to fill the void. Few expected that player to be Andrew Ference.' … [Read more...] about Pens beat Sabres without Jagr