Archives for 2006

'Jean-Pierre Dumont and Tim Connolly each had a goal and an assist while Daniel Briere donated a pair of helpers for Buffalo, which will try to close out the series at the Wachovia Center on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Philadelphia 0

'The Flyers looked nothing like the confident group that rallied from a 2-0 series deficit.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Philadelphia 0

'Will they go with Drury or will they try and counter with speed? In games three and four, the Sabres sent Daniel Briere's line against Forsberg and that matchup didn't work. They tried sending out Paul Gaustad, a big, physical fourth-line forward to bang Forsberg around -- that didn't work.' … [Read more...] about Can Sabres stop Forsberg?

'"I think we're an angry club right now. We're not shaken," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We're angry at ourselves. We're angry at ourselves for the type of turnovers we allowed ourselves to make."' … [Read more...] about Sabres are stirred, not shaken

'He's been outplayed by Philadelphia's Robert Esche, a member of the U.S. Olympic Team. Twice in the last two games he's allowed want-'em-back goals at the worst possible moments. Sabres co-captain Daniel Briere had it right Saturday. You want to see Miller at his best? Get him good and ornery, which happens to be where he's at, suitably incensed for the crossroads game of … [Read more...] about Hitting the hot button usually brings out Miller’s best

'"It feels good," Numminen said after practice in the Amherst Pepsi Center. "I went to see the doctors yesterday, and they looked at it. Everything looks normal, everything looks like it should. So I feel good about it and will be playing."' … [Read more...] about Numminen says he’s cleared for return

'The No. 1 line of Forsberg, Gagne and Knuble have combined for eight of the team's 13 goals and 16 points overall.' … [Read more...] about Sabres watch

'Of more concern should be the inability of goaltender Ryan Miller to make the big save at the key time.' … [Read more...] about No love from Philly

'"The last five years I've been dealing with my heart," he said. "I had surgery to fix it (in the summer of 2004) and it worked for two years. Eventually I'll have to have it fixed again."' … [Read more...] about Numminen planning to play for Sabres today

'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff wouldn't say whether Miller, his starter for the first four games, will be back in goal today. "I'm not announcing our goalie," he said. When asked if that meant he was contemplating a switch to Martin Biron, Ruff politely said, "That means I'm not telling you."' … [Read more...] about Ruff waxes cryptic on starting goalie

'The more opportunities the Sabres missed, the more turnovers they committed. The more they gave up the puck, the more they looked like a team that barely had 100 games of combined playoff experience before the series.' … [Read more...] about It&#8217s time for Sabres to be worried

'"It seems like they get the first scoring chance," Sami Kapanen said, "and a lot of times that's where they find a way to score."' … [Read more...] about Sabres scoring too early too often

'The Flyers' twin losses in Buffalo dropped their record at HSBC Arena to 1-8-1 since 2001, the only win coming on April 7 in the Flyers' final visit of the regular season.' … [Read more...] about HSBC Arena stands for ‘Horrible Setbacks Become Consistent’ for Flyers

Sabres scoring too early too often (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers benefit from experience (Bucks County Courier Times) Improved penalty kill gives Flyers a boost (Delaware County Times) Flyers have found identity just in time (Delaware County Times) Peter's built for the playoffs (Allentown Morning Call) Flyers get fresh start in Buffalo (Cherry Hill Courier … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Philadelphia Coverage (Updated 12:00 p.m.)

'Often considered one of the world's premier hockey players, Forsberg is among the best playoff performers in NHL history, averaging 1.2 points a game in the postseason. Once again, he elevated his game when it mattered most. After an embarrassing 8-2 loss Monday put the Flyers in a 0-2 hole, Forsberg turned the series around with an All-Star effort in consecutive … [Read more...] about Forsberg works his playoff magic again