'The Canadiens, pushing for the tying goal while on the power play, called a timeout with 19 seconds left. When play started, the scoreboard clock didn't. "Interesting situation," Miller said slowly in a conspiratorial tone. "It must be the ghosts." The Habs buzzed the Buffalo zone for about 12 uncounted seconds while the Sabres on the bench screamed and … [Read more...] about Sabres prove they’re not afraid of no ghosts
Archives for December 15, 2009
Olympics dominate talk in Quebec
'"I'm very excited," Sekera said in Bell Centre. "First Olympics, hopefully I will be healthy and everything. I'm just looking forward to it. It's a great experience for me as a young player."' … [Read more...] about Olympics dominate talk in Quebec
Happy Ruff ''of the result of the meeting''
Rough English translation from French language source: For article, click here: '“The statistics give us a goal in advantage, that of MacArthur, with the advantage of two men. But the goal of Andrej Sekera was registered at the end of a play of power where one had just spent the two minutes in the territory of the Canadian”, Ruff specified.' … [Read more...] about Happy Ruff ”of the result of the meeting”
Tuesday's Montreal Coverage
Canadiens give it away to Sabres (Montreal Gazette) Sabres out-chanced coach Martin says (Montreal Gazette) Canadiens pay for penalty binge (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) The Numbers Game - Dec. 14, 2009 (Canadiens.com) Photo gallery (Canadiens.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) The following are rough English translations from … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Montreal Coverage
Sabres’ win streak reaches four
'Patrick Kaleta, who scored twice in Saturday’s 3-2 road win over the New York Rangers, had his second short-handed goal in two games late in the second to put the Sabres up 2-1. Tim Kennedy’s third goal 12:33 into the third gave Buffalo a short-lived 3-2 lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ win streak reaches four
MacArthur’s goal lifts streaking Sabres to 4-3 victory over Habs
'Ryan Miller(notes) allowed three goals for only the second time in his last 11 starts, but still made 21 stops to improve his record to 19-6-2. His biggest save came with only 19 seconds to play in regulation with Buffalo down a man, as he slid across to rob Cammalleri on a one-timer attempt to save the victory.' … [Read more...] about MacArthur’s goal lifts streaking Sabres to 4-3 victory over Habs
Buffalo 4, Montreal 3
'"I didn't get a ton of work," Miller said. "But they found a way to get a few by me. I thought we worked really hard in the second period to get back into it and get a lead. That third period was just weird."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Montreal 3
Sabres Get Boost From Kaleta, Kennedy; Beat Habs 4-3
'Buffalo now leads the Northeast Division by four points (20-9-2, 42 pts.) and will next face the Ottawa Senators (16-12-4, 36 pts.) on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Get Boost From Kaleta, Kennedy; Beat Habs 4-3