Archives for January 2010

'But Anaheim held strong in the third period, and Troy Brodie collected the eventual game winner to clinch the game for the Ducks.' … [Read more...] about Ducks Edge Sabres 5-4

Pirates' owner considering outdoor game in Portland (Portland Press Herald) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage

How they match up: Ducks-Sabres (Orange County Register) Up next for Ducks: Tuesday vs. Buffalo (Los Angeles Times) Buffalo (30-11-6) at Anaheim (22-20-7) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (30-11-6) at Anaheim Ducks (22-20-7) (The Sports Network) Two red-hot teams clash as Ducks host Sabres (NHL.com) Game notes (AnaheimDucks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Anaheim Coverage

'"I said before the game, 'We've got an opportunity to tie up top, and our goal is to get there,' " coach Lindy Ruff said. "You don't get many opportunities. We've worked hard for the opportunity. To win the game and tie for first in the East is nice."' … [Read more...] about Sabres roll on in the desert

'While the arena had an energetic feel for the Martin Luther King Day matinee because of the Buffalo influence, the jury remains out on whether the trip to the desert will be a regular journey or a fading novelty. The Coyotes rank last in the NHL with an average attendance of 10,699, just 61.1 percent capacity. Attendance on Monday was only 11,309.' … [Read more...] about Weak attendance in Phoenix market

'"We don't see him a lot, but you see him a lot in the highlights making real good saves," Tippett said. "The USA is looking at him as their top guy for the Olympic team. He's just a guy, every time you see him, he seems very strong positionally and makes the saves he's supposed to."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller key to team’s success

Visiting Sabres cool off Coyotes in rout (Arizona Republic) Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller key to team's success (Arizona Republic) Photo gallery (Arizona Republic) Photo gallery (PhoenixCoyotes.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Phoenix Coverage

'The Sabres scored three goals on 13 shots before Phoenix coach Dave Tippett lifted goalie Ilya Bryzgalov 4:01 into the second period. Bryzgalov has allowed 26 goals in his last seven starts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rout Coyotes 7-2, tied for the lead in East

'Thomas Vanek and Jochen Hecht each had a goal and two assists while Ryan Miller made 24 saves for the Sabres, who have won eight of their last 10 and have gotten at least a point in 11 straight games.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, Phoenix 2

'The Sabres are now 8-0-3 in their last 11 games and remain unbeaten in regulation against Western Conference opponents, upping their record to 8-0-1. Buffalo is perfect at 19-0 when taking a lead into the final period and, with Monday's victory, climb into a tie for first place in the Eastern Conference with the Washington Capitals (66 pts.).' … [Read more...] about Pominville, Sabres Light Up Coyotes 7-2

Jeanneret adjusts to new job in Maine (Erie Times News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Portland Coverage

'Buffalo enters tonight's game against the Phoenix Coyotes in Jobing.com Arena with a 7-0-1 record against the West -- the only team in the league without a regulation loss to a club in the other conference.' … [Read more...] about Sabres seek to pad record out West

Buffalo (29-11-6) at Phoenix (28-16-5) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (29-11-6) at Phoenix Coyotes (28-16-5) (The Sports Network) Coyotes continue homestand by welcoming in Sabres (NHL.com) Preview (PhoenixCoyotes.com) Game notes (PhoenixCoyotes.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Phoenix Coverage

'"The guys dug in and battled hard against a team playing good hockey," Grier said of the Islanders, who are on an 8-2-1 burst. "So we have to look back on it and be pretty happy we got a point."' … [Read more...] about Islanders edge Sabres in shootout

'"Health is a main goal here but I don't want that to overshadow the fact I have to play well and have results," DiPietro said. "When you're back in the NHL, all that matters is wins. That's what's really important."' … [Read more...] about Injury-ridden DiPietro finally starts at home