Archives for May 8, 2006

'Ottawa now have an almost insurmountable task because the current Senators franchise has never come back from a 2-0 deficit to win a best-of-seven playoff series. The Sabres are 11-1 when taking the first two games.' … [Read more...] about Inspired Buffalo goaltender chokes Ottawa

'Connolly and Schaefer both fell to the ice, but Connolly had smacked his head on the ice and remained there for several minutes before being helped into the locker room. He is listed as having an upper body injury, with a possible concussion.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Connolly leaves Game 2

' The Ottawa Senators have dug themselves a deep, deep hole.' … [Read more...] about Senators in big trouble as Ryan Miller steals Game 2 for Sabres

'Schaefer drove into Connolly, who had his head down, leading with his left shoulder as the Sabres center was turning right while carrying the puck through the neutral zone toward Ottawa's blue-line. The hit knocked Connolly flat to the ice.' … [Read more...] about Connolly knocked out with injury in Game 2 of Eastern Conference semifinal

'Ryan Miller stopped 43 shots to help the Buffalo Sabres to a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Scotiabank Place. J.P. Dumont and Jochen Hecht scored 2:27 apart in the second period for the Sabres, who now have a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series heading back to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Ottawa 1

'The Senators scored an NHL-high 314 goals this season but it isn't helping so far against Buffalo, which has won three straight road postseason games after losing two in Philadelphia during the first round.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Ottawa 1

'Schaefer remained in the game but Connolly was helped off the ice. The Sabres said he had an upper body injury and wouldn't return.' … [Read more...] about Connolly knocked out with early injury in Game 2

'"They have a team policy not to negotiate with players during the season. They didn't want to mess with any chemistry. We have four guys that will be unrestricted free agents (also Mike Grier, Teppo Numminen and Rory Fitzpatrick). I don't disagree with their decision because if they were working on one guy's deal and not someone else's, it could break the chemistry that we … [Read more...] about McKee doesn’t know what future holds after nine seasons in Buffalo

'Briere and linemates Maxim Afinogenov and Jean-Pierre Dumont had to face Chara and his defence partner Chris Phillips every time they were on the ice. That was one part of the game that worked well for the Senators, as the line was held to a couple of assists. The problem for Ottawa in the 7-6 overtime loss, though, was that other Sabres like Tim Connolly, Derek Roy and … [Read more...] about Briere faces tall task

'Sabres' head coach Lindy Ruff has commented that he might play Martin Biron in one of the next three games to give Ryan Miller a breather.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Sens: Round 2, Game 2

Buffalo at Ottawa (AP) Senators seek to get even with Sabres (Sportsticker) (4) Buffalo Sabres (1-0) at (1) Ottawa Senators (0-1) (The Sports Network) Tamer affair expected in Ottawa (CBC Sports) Senators look to rebound in Game 2 tonight (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Game Previews (Updated 1:00 p.m.)

'"The goal is to win the next one and go up, 2-0," Sabres right wing Mike Grier said. "We know it will be a tougher game there Monday. Both teams are going to tighten it up a little bit. You'll have to fight for your ice a little more. Hopefully, we can go in there with a little better effort, clean our game up and get the lead."' … [Read more...] about Sabres seek repeat performance

'"A lot of guys come back [from long-term injuries] and be a bit timid and not contribute right away," Fisher said. "But he's just unbelieveable with his skills, his talent. He's got drive and determination, and that's what you need."' … [Read more...] about Havlat beats the clock in return

'"Like I said of the Sabres, we have a good group of guys here, tons of offensive talent," Varada said. "We believe it's our year this year, and we're going to do our best to accomplish everything we can this year."' … [Read more...] about Varada says Senators have chemistry too

'"This team was very close to leaving Buffalo and the city has a large investment in the Sabres," Golisano said. "Not only in the arena, but the spirit invested in the team. It would have been a disaster. I was just lucky I was fortunate to come along when I did. The timing was right. The resources were right."' … [Read more...] about Golisano revels in victory