Archives for November 18, 2001

It's time to hit the panic button. The Buffalo Sabres lost their third straight game as they put up another putrid performance in Bean Town. The Boston Bruins beat the Sabres 3-1 as Buffalo got its 8th defeat in 11 games. The Sabres management has to address its current dreadful plight before they fall completely out of playoff contention. … [Read more...] about Time to panic after Sabres third straight loss?

'"We didn't picture a season like this. Every season has frustration, and this is it hopefully."' … [Read more...] about Offense sputters as Sabres lose again

'The Hub of Hockey is nothing if not the land of opportunity. On a night when the Bruins lost their No. 1 scorer, Joe Thornton, to a nasty case of ill temper, Rivers stepped up and was counted (two goals, four shots). The Bruins finished their six-game homestand with a 4-2 record, solidifying their position in the thick of the playoff hunt with a quarter of the season … [Read more...] about Rivers (2 goals) helps Bruins sink Sabres

'''I'm not a forward by trade,'' Rivers said. ''I just take what I can get up there and make sure I don't get scored on, fill the void, and try not to be a liability out there. Scoring goals is fun, but I don't think my paycheck is delivered by me scoring goals. Obviously, it's good to chip in, but I just want to play solid … [Read more...] about Finding a spot on the ice to call his own

'Prior to getting tossed for the night, Thornton logged 3:34 in ice time over five shifts. He required brief medical attention on the bench from trainer Don DelNegro after being left with a bloody nose when hit by a Slava Kozlov high stick.' … [Read more...] about Thornton finds his man

'The B's, who had to kill off seven minutes of penalties Thornton incurred, responded with a spirited, two-goal second period that just about finished off the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Angry Thornton, B's lash out at Sabres

'Filling in on the fourth line last night for the injured Scott Pellerin, Rivers, normally a defenseman, played right wing and scored two goals in the Bruins' 3-1 win at the FleetCenter over the Buffalo Sabres. Rivers scored the first goal of the game on a backhander that he put past Bob Essensa at 14:11 of the first period, and then netted the game-winner on a … [Read more...] about Rivers' head above water

'Bill Guerin scored 40 goals for the Bruins last season, but after his first 14 games this season, he had just three goals.' … [Read more...] about Knuble sparks line

'Though he wasn't credited with an assist, Dafoe played a key part in B's third goal when he pounced on a puck that was headed for icing and swept it to Mike Knuble for a rush that caught the Sabres on a change, resulting in Bill Guerin's sixth goal of the season at 17:00 of the second period.' … [Read more...] about Dafoe goes on offense

'"I was lucky on that second goal," added Rivers. "Glen Murray made a better door than a window in front of [Essensa]. Scoring goals is fun, but my paycheck the last couple of years wasn't based on that. My job is to be physical and stay out of the penalty box."' … [Read more...] about Boston goes with the flow behind Rivers

'After Thornton received a bloody nose, courtesy of a stick in the face by Vyacheslav Kozlov , Ftorek erupted at referee Don VanMassenhoven for not whistling a penalty. (How about five minutes for high sticking and drawing blood)? Thornton returned to the ice after receiving repairs and was promptly checked hard into the boards by Alexei Zhtnik . In an eyeblink, Thornton … [Read more...] about Lapointe's a bull in front of the net

'The Bruins improved to 8-2-0-2 at home, while Buffalo dropped its third straight and has lost 8 of 11.' … [Read more...] about Bruins' Rivers delivers

'Jamie Rivers needed less than 10 minutes to score two goals. Not bad for a player who had only nine goals in his other six seasons.' … [Read more...] about Bruins 3, Sabres 1

'Who needs Joe Thornton when you've got Jamie Rivers?' … [Read more...] about Boston 3, Buffalo 1