Archives for December 14, 2008

'"We can't rely on Thomas to score every night even though he's pretty much doing it," Roy said. "We have to be better as a group. We have a lot of scoring from other guys. We need our defensemen to jump in and score goals. We need everyone contributing to score goals."' … [Read more...] about Vanek’s two goals help Sabres top Devils

'"Patty did a great job after not playing in a couple weeks," winger Thomas Vanek said. "It's just a tribute to him. Every day, he comes with a smile, works hard in practice and takes extra shots. It's paying off for him."' … [Read more...] about Lalime gets chance to knock rust off

Rattled by Sabres, goalie Kevin Weekes can't get Devils 'W' (New York Daily News) Devils fall to Sabres in goalie's return (New York Post) New Jersey Devils angry at selves after 4-2 loss to Sabres in rare Weekes start (Newark Star Ledger) Devils get time to regroup, recharge after letdown against Sabres (Newark Star Ledger) Photo gallery (Newark Star Ledger) Devils flat … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage

'“From the first to last second, I think we played a really good road game,” Lalime said. “We didn’t give them much, especially in the second period when we turned it around.”' … [Read more...] about Vanek scores twice, Sabres beat Devils 4-2

'After an exciting second frame, the Sabres scored two unanswered in the third. Roy capped a give-and-go on the power play with Jaroslav Spacek, who faked a shot at the point and passed to Roy on the right goal line for the go-ahead marker 8:43 into the stanza.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, New Jersey 2

'It gives Vanek a National Hockey League best 24 goals this season, three ahead of Philadelphia's Jeff Carter.' … [Read more...] about Vanek Strikes Again, Sabres 4-2 Over Devils

'Only 10 other teams have scored more goals all-time in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 10,000th goal

'Sekera was a prominent name in this category early on, but has been quiet as of late. He had an outstanding game tonight. He had four shots on goal and assisted on Vanek's goal in the third period. He was very active in the offensive end and played very well in his own end. Sekera is another young talent who will have growing pains along the way. If he starts showing a scoring … [Read more...] about Sabres get back to winning ways

Curry sharp in Penguins’ big victory (Wilkes Barre Citizens Voice) Minard has flashy return for Penguins (Wilkes Barre Times Leader) Penguins Deal Pirates 5-1 Loss in Wilkes-Barre (PortlandPirates.com) Curry, Minard return to lead Pens to win (WBSPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage