Archives for April 2007

'Buffalo grabbed a 3-2 lead in the third when Vanek tallied his second of the contest. The left winger corralled the puck off a turnover in the defensive zone, used a burst of speed through center ice, moved in and faked a slapshot before backhanding the puck around Toivonen at 4:26. Roy added an insurance tally on the power play with 4:14 remaining.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Boston 2

'After Thursday night's action, the Sabres can now clinch the President's Trophy with a win in one of their last two games, or a Detroit loss in their final game of the season on Saturday afternoon at home against Chicago.' … [Read more...] about Vanek Leads Sabres To 4-2 Win

'"Our whole line is clicking, even with Max in there again and then [Drew] Stafford throughout the game," said Vanek. "I'm just capitalizing on my chances right now."' … [Read more...] about Vanek Fuels Home Finale Win

'By the final buzzer of the Sabres' 52nd win in the standings, another two points had been earned for the tenth time after trailing by a pair of goals, making the 'Comeback Kids' of Buffalo only the fourth team in NHL history to do so. The last team to exhibit similar bounce-back ability on a repeated basis - Carolina in 2005-06 - won the Stanley Cup.' … [Read more...] about Game # 80: Sabres 4, Bruins 2

'It's time to re-examine those early season predictions.' … [Read more...] about ”Spring cleaning”

'“You can’t get back in games unless you can score,” Sabres' head coach Lindy Ruff said during his press conference following the victory. “The key is we’ve been able to put together some shifts to get us back in games, and we know that it can be one shift after another where the other team really can’t back us off.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo erases early deficit before doubling up Boston

'Despite only registering one assist in his first game back from a broken wrist injury, Afinogenov created plenty of scoring opportunities. And when he wasn't creating chances, he was putting on a dancing clinic with puck.' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov has MAXIMum impact in return from injury

Amerks seek respect against Hamilton (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'Which leads to Kmiec, who was recently presented his own jersey after the team learned he was wearing one of the Sabres' older-style red-and-black tops. "I do have an inside track," Sabres owner Tom Golisano said with a wink, when asked where he managed to find a jersey. "I wear it at our confirmations," Kmiec said. "I say the word, 'Sabres,' and I have everybody's attention … [Read more...] about There’s no escaping the Sabres in Buffalo

'With two games left in their regular season, the Sabres are now minus only two regulars: center Tim Connolly, who has resumed practicing after missing the entire season with a concussion and knee injury; and forward Paul Gaustad, who isn't expected back this season after having surgery to repair a sliced tendon in his left leg.' … [Read more...] about Sabres RW Afinogenov back after missing 21 games

'“They are all little things in the big picture,” Ruff said. “We know how difficult the postseason is going to be. We want to use these last four games - counting (Tuesday) - as really our mini-playoff series leading into the playoffs.”' … [Read more...] about Don&#8217t expect any letup from Sabres

'They also have two key intangibles - focus and perspective.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stay on road for Stanley Cup

'“We definitely want to keep our foot on the gas pedal,” Sabres winger Jason Pominville said. “We want to get ourselves ready for the playoffs. We’re playing teams that aren’t really battling for the playoffs, but they’re playing for pride right now. For the most part, we have to worry about what we’re doing and get ourselves ready … [Read more...] about Sabres determined to stay focused

'“Max is a possibility for all three,” Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Look for Afinogenov in tonight&#8217s lineup

Sabres thumbnails (Boston Globe) Bruins at Buffalo Sabres (Quincy Patriot Ledger) Boston (35-39-6) at Buffalo (51-21-7) (AP) Sabres still in running for Presidents' Trophy (Sportsticker) Boston Bruins (35-39-6) at Buffalo Sabres (51-21-7) (The Sports Network) Game notes (BostonBruins.com) Game # 80: Boston @ Buffalo (SabresFans.com) Afinogenov could return tonight as … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Boston Coverage (Updated 1:00 p.m.)