Archives for April 2007

Buffalo (53-21-7) at Philadelphia (21-48-12) (AP) Sabres visit Flyers in regular-season finale (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (53-21-7) at Philadelphia Flyers (21-48-12) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'“We knew it was probably going to come down to the last day or the night before, so there’s not a lot of difference,” said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, who went out to dinner rather than watch the crucial Leafs-Habs tilt. “I wasn’t that keen on watching. Originally, I was. Then I thought, it’s going to be who it’s going to be. As it … [Read more...] about Sabres wait for enemy

'“The first goal’s always the hardest one to get. It’s a big relief,” Connolly said while riding a stationary bike. “I was just going out with the mentality of keeping it simple out there, not trying to do too much.”' … [Read more...] about Beauty of Connolly&#8217s goal in eyes of beholder

Capitals already looking ahead (Washington Post) Caps end season with shutout loss (Washington Times) 'Changes Coming' offers little comfort (Washington Times) Caps report (Washington Times) Buffalo Blanks Caps (WashingtonCaps.com) Postagme notebook (WashingtonCaps.com) Postgame Audio (WashingtonCaps.com) Postgame Video (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Washington Coverage

'Buffalo wasted no time ending Washington's disappointing season. Derek Roy and Connolly scored in the first 10 minutes, giving the Sabres a sufficient cushion and ensuring that the last-place Capitals would finish the season with the same point total (70) as last year.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Washington 0

'Miller turned aside seven shots in each of the first two periods and stopped 12 shots in the third to complete his third career shutout. He also became the first Buffalo goaltender to reach 40 wins in a season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Washington 0

'Tim Connolly made his presence felt right away as he scored to make it 2-0 halfway through the first.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Shutout Caps 2-0; Win President’s Trophy

'"Just to see [Connolly] out there was great. He brings so much presence to the game and has so much skill and talent."' … [Read more...] about Connolly’s Return a Success

'Buffalo wrapped up home ice advantage throughout the upcoming postseason by scoring early and then methodically shutting the door on a disheartened Capitals' squad playing in its season finale. Adding icing to the cake was the Hollywood-like script written by concussion returnee, Tim Connolly, who made his first appearance of the season a successful one with the Sabres' second … [Read more...] about Game # 81: Sabres 2, Capitals 0

'Then when you tack on the tremendous fan support inside the Verizon Center, a possible shutout for Ryan Miller and memorable goals for Buffalo, you get a game that doesn’t feel like the second-to-last contest of the regular season. You get the playoffs, which is the level at which this Sabres squad is already playing at.' … [Read more...] about This time, no disappointment for Sabre fans in DC

'Roy’s goal was his 20th of the season, becoming the seventh Sabre with 20 or more goals this season.' … [Read more...] about Connolly scores as Sabres clinch Presidents’ Trophy

Amerks' offense falters in Syracuse shutout (Rochester D&C) Stafford doesn't play for Amerks at Syracuse (Rochester D&C) Amerks shut out by Crunch (Amerks.com) Game notes (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage (Updated 4:45 a.m.)

'“His conditioning isn’t there, and I know that bothers him a little bit,” Sabres defenseman Brian Campbell said. “But skill doesn’t go away. It comes back pretty quick. What he does is pretty special. It’s nice to see him back.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres cautious on Connolly

'Since the Islanders need to beat the Flyers today and the New Jersey Devils on Sunday afternoon and receive a little help from the Leafs tonight, if they fail to record two points this afternoon they are done and the Canadiens can clinch with any victory. the Leafs, meanwhile, must win in regulation -- if the Canadiens lose in overtime or in a shootout, they both will finish … [Read more...] about Canadiens, Leafs or Isles will be playoff foe

'Quinn is optimistic that things could change next season under the terms of a new deal between the NHL and NBC. NBC will have a “flexible schedule” for hockey that NBC Sports Chairman Dick Ebersol said in a release “will always allow us to have the best possible games. Nothing could be better for hockey fans, who now will be able to see the best teams and … [Read more...] about Jury out on Sabres, NBC deal