Archives for February 2006

'Matt Cullen opened the scoring in the second round of the shootout after he beat Miller stick side, but Buffalo tied the contest after Maxim Afinogenov snaked a backhand through Gerber's five hole. Roy gave the Sabres the lead in the fifth round after his backhander beat Gerber top shelf, but Williams followed by beating Miller top shelf off the post to force a sixth round. … [Read more...] about Carolina 4, Buffalo 3 (SO)

'The shootout was the longest of the season for the Sabres as it went six rounds. Each team scored once in the first three rounds. Derek Roy and Justin Williams then traded goals in the fifth round before Eric Staal scored the game winner to end the sixth.' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Knock Down Sabres In Shootout

'"I thought our club did a heck of a job."' … [Read more...] about Sudden death stop Sabres

'It was a gutsy effort from both teams who clearly sent a message to one another.' … [Read more...] about Carolina blitzes Buffalo, wins 4-3 in shootout

'It was really a fantastic game that had a little bit of something for everyone: a lot of hitting, skating, scoring and even a good fight. The Sabres once again proved the sum of the whole is greater than the parts that make them up. The system of trust and hard work prevailed again.' … [Read more...] about Sabres avoid sweep, beat Florida 5-3

Eye on the Hurricanes (Raleigh News and Observer) Buffalo (36-15-4) at Carolina (38-14-4) (AP) Hurricanes seek league's best record entering Olympic break (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (36-15-4) at Carolina Hurricanes (38-14-4) (The Sports Network) Olympic Sendoff Day to be held February 12 at RBC Center (CarolinaHurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Carolina Coverage (Updated 11:45 a.m.)

'When the NHL schedule was released in the fall, it's a safe bet the meeting between the Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes on the eve of the Olympic break generated zero passion in the hockey community. Surprise, surprise.' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes have Carolina all abuzz

'Kotalik, D Henrik Tallinder and LW Thomas Vanek are the only Sabres to have skated all 55 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Hurricanes

'"From a work ethic standpoint and skating, we did a lot of great things in the game," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "To bounce back after the dismal 30 minutes we played against Montreal, we did a lot of good things."' … [Read more...] about Sabres avert a sweep

'Remember all the wailing and gnashing of teeth about Buffalo's lack of superstars as the NHL resumed play after its lost season? Now it seems like a lot of wasted energy.' … [Read more...] about Role players earn ovations for Sabres

'Coaches worry for a living. Lindy Ruff, a notorious worrier and tinkerer, does wonder if it will be difficult to recapture the magic when the Sabres come back together. "Well, yeah, I do," Ruff said. "I think you want some structure in place for the break. We have a young team. You can't control individuals for a certain period of time. You just hope what you talk about and … [Read more...] about Olympic intermission is a test for Sabres’ chemistry

'Those season-ticket holders will find that their playoff tickets for Rounds 1 and 2 will cost anywhere from 43 to 75 percent less than the price charged at the box office.' … [Read more...] about Sabres slash prices to thank season-ticket holders

After loss, getting away no vacation for Panthers (Miami Herald) 'Nice opportunity' for break (Miami Herald) Photo gallery (Miami Herald) Key points are slipping fast (Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel) Panthers hit break on losing note (Palm Beach Post) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Florida Coverage

'The Sabres avoided squandering a two-goal lead for the first time this season. Buffalo improved to 23-0 when leading by two goals, and is one of only three teams -- Carolina (28-0) and San Jose (19-0) -- to not blow a two-goal lead this season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Florida 3

'"They pretty much dominated the first (period), but after that we played decent, unfortunately a few mistakes cost us the game," Luongo said.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Florida 3