Archives for March 2007

'The Lightning made it a one-goal game 4:38 into the final stanza when Lecavalier threw a backhand pass from the right side that went off the stick of a Buffalo defender and into the net for his league-leading 48th goal of the season. However, Tampa Bay, despite having a pair of power plays in the third, was unable to net the equalizer and Buffalo held on for the win.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Tampa Bay 2

'With the win, the Sabres clinch a spot in the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top Tampa 3-2; Clinch Playoff Spot

'"When you have a two goal lead, you kind of turn it down a notch," said head coach Lindy Ruff. "You don't want your d joining and creating opportunities where if you miss you're going to give up an opportunity and let them back in the game. So we did slow it down, but when it got 3-2, we went after it again."' … [Read more...] about Gutting it out in Tampa Bay

'With their goaltending shining for the second consecutive contest, Buffalo's offense hit the high-speed lane in a game that resembled a track meet between two counterattacking rosters, ready to pounce on every turnover.' … [Read more...] about Game # 71: Sabres 3, Lightning 2

'Tonight's two points moved the Sabres four ahead of the New Jersey Devils for the lead in the Eastern Conference while extending their lead in the Northeast Division by nine points over the Ottawa Senators. With 98 points, the Sabres are just one point behind the Detroit Red Wings in the race for the NHL Presidents' Trophy. All four teams in question have played 71 games … [Read more...] about Sabres clinch post-season berth, technically

Slumpng Amerks lose to Philadelphia (Rochester D&C) Phantoms' Munroe earns his first shoutout (Philadelphia Inquirer) Phantoms shut out Americans (Philadelphia Daily News) Philadelphia Phantoms 3, Rochester Americans 0 (AP) Phantoms Blank Amerks (RNews.com) Phantoms blank Amerks, 3-0 (Amerks.com) Phantoms plow past Amerks (PhantomsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'Lydman suffered a head injury in Buffalo's win over Florida last night. He does not remember the play in which in the injury occured.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Face Lightning; Lydman Out With Head Injury

'It was those rabid fans who willed a beaten and broken Sabres team to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals last spring before a loss to Carolina in that game ended another Stanley Cup dream prematurely.' … [Read more...] about Cup, hope the ties that bind Sabres, fans

“Sabremania” has hit the Western New York region in ways not seen since the 1970s. Team jerseys and merchandise sales have increased over 1000 percent in just one year, helped in part by the Sabres' new logo, as well as a return to the team’s traditional colors of blue and gold. … [Read more...] about Buffalo hungers for a championship

Buffalo (45-19-6) at Tampa Bay (39-28-4) (AP) Lightning begin critical home stretch against Sabres (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (45-19-6) at Tampa Bay Lightning (39-28-4) (The Sports Network) Sabres vs. Lightning (TampaBayLightning.com) Game notes (TampaBayLightning.com) Visitor notes (TampaBayLightning.com) Game # 71: Buffalo @ Tampa Bay (SabresFans.com) Sabres hope to … [Read more...] about Friday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'“You want to make a good impression,” Conklin said. “You want them to feel confidence with you in net, not just the coaching staff but most importantly the players. You want them feeling good with you in net. While it’s only one game, it’s a good start.”' … [Read more...] about Conklin shows he belongs

'“Just the way the last four games have gone on the box score, it’s good to kind of relax,” Miller said. “I’m catching up with everybody and seeing how everything has been going for the last three months.”' … [Read more...] about Miller sees sunny side to taking night off

'Biron, 29, was the Sabres' backup behind Ryan Miller, but is valued as a No. 1 starter, something the Panthers have yet to decide that Alex Auld will be for them in the future. But coach Jacques Martin said Thursday the Panthers never seriously pursued Biron...'. … [Read more...] about Biron never seriously in team’s plans

Backup goalie stifles Florida (Miami Herald) Photo gallery (Miami Herald) Panthers let Sabres slip away with game (Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel) Biron never seriously in team's plans (Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel) Panthers waste opportunities (Palm Beach Post) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Florida Coverage

'Chris Drury broke a 3-3 tie at 9:50 of the third period when he tipped in Brian Campbell's slap shot from the point.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Florida 3