Buffalo (45-26-10) at New Jersey (47-27-7) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (45-26-10) at New Jersey Devils (47-27-7) (The Sports Network) Sabres and Devils battle for No. 2 seed in East (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage
Archives for April 11, 2010
Sabres win one, lose one against Ottawa
'"Drew's not doing so well," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "He's got a little bit of a concussion, and it looks like he'll miss some time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres win one, lose one against Ottawa
Senators celebrate Alfredsson's career
'"He's been the heart and soul for the last 15 years," said Sabres goaltender Patrick Lalime, who played in Ottawa from 1999 to 2004. "He's been huge in the community, on and off the ice. He's a very professional individual, and I have a lot of respect for him."' … [Read more...] about Senators celebrate Alfredsson’s career
If Miller is best goalie, can Bryzgalov be MVP?
'Miller was the best goalie, but nobody was more valuable to his team this year than Coyotes goalie Ilya Bryzgalov. The Russian had a 42-20-5 record with a 2.30 GAA and .920 SP with eight shutouts. He carried the money-starved Desert Dogs, who had missed the playoffs for six straight seasons, to the third-best record in the conference.' … [Read more...] about If Miller is best goalie, can Bryzgalov be MVP?
Sunday's Ottawa Coverage
Party crashers (Ottawa Citizen) The march begins with Penguins (Ottawa Citizen) Game File (Ottawa Citizen) Photo gallery (Ottawa Citizen) Sens must Pen Round 1 story (Ottawa Sun) Photo gallery (Ottawa Sun) Sens toast Alfie's grand achievement (OttawaSenators.com) Photo gallery (OttawaSenators.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) The following are rough … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Ottawa Coverage
Alfredsson honoured but Vanek spoils party with 4 goals as Sabres beat Sens 5-2
'The Sabres are in New Jersey on Sunday to close out the regular season with the winner claiming the second seed in the East and the loser third.' … [Read more...] about Alfredsson honoured but Vanek spoils party with 4 goals as Sabres beat Sens 5-2
Buffalo 5, Ottawa 2
'Derek Roy registered a goal and two assists for the Northeast Division champion Sabres, who are still in contention for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. Buffalo is one point behind the Devils and closes out the regular season Sunday in New Jersey. The Devils claimed the Atlantic Division title on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Ottawa 2
Vanek Nets 4; Sabres Thump Sens 5-2
'Vanek scored the hat trick a minute later on a penalty shot. The forward was awarded the chance after being slashed on the hands on a breakaway. His fourth goal of the game came on the power play after swatting the puck out of the air and past Pascal LeClaire. Roy and Tyler Ennis assisted on Vanek's 27th of the season. It is the first time in Vanek's career he has scored … [Read more...] about Vanek Nets 4; Sabres Thump Sens 5-2
Sunday's Portland Coverage
First place out of Pirates' reach (Portland Press Herald) Devils net playoff berth (Lowell Sun) Playoff picture comes into focus as Pirates stumble (Maine Hockey Journal) Devils Down Pirates (PortlandPirates.com) Devils Put Away Pirates, 5-2 (LowellDevilsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage