Archives for February 2006

'Numminen passed the puck in from the point to Max Afinogenov who passed across the ice to Chris Drury. Drury took the shot and Huet made a fantastic Hasek-like save. Drury got the puck back and flipped it high to the front of the net. The puck bounced past the net to Max at the side of the net. Afinogenov flipped the puck to the front. The puck seemed to bounce in off a … [Read more...] about Sabres down Habs 3-2 in OleTime

'It took time to get to overtime because the referees had to determine how many players should be on the ice. It's normally four-on-four in overtime, but at the end of regulation time Buffalo's Henrik Tallinder had five seconds remaining in his penalty, while the Habs' Saku Koivu had 1:02 left and Steve Begin had 1:53 to go.' … [Read more...] about Sabres turn on the power

Afinogenov foils Habs in OT (Montreal Gazette) Habs rally not enough to top Sabres (Canadiens.com) Sabres Power Play Slays Canadiens Yet Again (HabsWorld.net) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Montreal Coverage (Updated 9:30 p.m.)

'Kovalev played a part as Montreal put the puck in the net on a power play with 1:21 remaining in the third but referee Don Koharski immediately waved off the goal. Video replays showed the puck struck Canadiens forward Michael Ryder and went into the net off his jersey as he drove the crease after Miller made a stick save off Kovalev.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Montreal 2 (OT)

'"We've had a great case of ham and egg this year," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "When the goaltending has given up three or four we've scored the right number to win a game, and when we haven't been able to score too much our goaltenders have kept them down to one or two."' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov scores second goal of game in overtime in Sabres 3-2 win over Habs

'"Miller had to make some big saves for us," Ruff said. "Overall, I thought we skated well and, for the most part, I liked the way we played."' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov’s OT goal propels Sabres to sixth straight win

'Buffalo is 18-8-1 on the road.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Montreal 2 (OT)

'The Sabres were on a two-man advantage as Montreal took two penalties in the final minute of regulation. As they poured on the pressure in front of the Montreal net, Chris Drury flipped the puck across the crease and over goalie Cristobal Huet, and Afinogenov batted it into the net.' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov Scores In OT To Lift Sabres Over Habs

'"Anytime you can score a goal in the last few seconds of a period, it does a lot of damage to the other team and their psyche."' … [Read more...] about Streaking Sabres win again

'Perhaps most impressive has been Buffalo's ability to overcome key injuries this season without missing a beat, a tribute not only to the depth of the organization but the direction of the league's longest-tenured coach, Lindy Ruff.' … [Read more...] about Surprising Sabres Keep On Trucking

Novotny recalled by Buffalo (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'"All right Chris, I've heard that you wear the number 23 because of Don Mattingly. So, how long have you worn the number and how many posters of his did you have in you room growing up?"' … [Read more...] about Meet the Sabres: Chris Drury

'Rochester Americans General Manager Jody Gage announced today that center Jiri Novotny has been recalled by the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Novotny recalled by Buffalo

'"Only goal for me this season was to be good enough to make the Olympic spot, and I didn't do it, for whatever reason," the Buffalo Sabres forward said Monday. "But right now, I just have team goals. This team is great, very strong inside, and we're going great. We want to keep going and show even more in the postseason."' … [Read more...] about Go ask Ales if he feels left out

'The Sabres have four games before the break, starting tonight in Montreal. Briere ruled himself out for tonight, but there's a chance he could come back Thursday, Saturday or Sunday. He is participating in full-contact practices.' … [Read more...] about Briere says he’s close to returning