Archives for January 2011

John Tavares nets second career hat trick after All-Star Game snub, leads Islanders over Sabres 5-3 (New York Daily News) Tavares has hat trick in Islanders' win (Newsday) Nielsen (groin) remains out of lineup (Newsday) Photo gallery (Newsday) Islanders 5, Sabres 3 (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage

'“We gave them every opportunity to capitalize in the second,” Miller said. “Tavares is a very tough kid.”' … [Read more...] about Tavares&#8217 hat trick lifts Islanders over Sabres

'"The second period was a disaster for us," said Buffalo head coach Lindy Ruff. "We had no coverage in front of the net tonight. Two or three goals came off rebounds. We gave this game away."' … [Read more...] about NY Islanders 5, Buffalo 3

'Later in the period Tavares used a nifty shot to beat Miller and tie the score 1-1. The 2009 1st overall pick received a pass in the slot and picked the top right corner of the net to tie the game. Tavares caught Miller sliding to the opposite side of the net on the score. Just a few minutes later Tavares scored his second goal of the night to give the Isles a 2-1 lead. … [Read more...] about Tavares Leads Islanders To 5-3 Win Over Sabres

Gragnani sets it all up for Pirates, 8-3 (Portland Press Herald) Pirates fillet the Sharks (Maine Hockey Journal) Sharks buried late by Pirates (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) Pirates Dominate Sharks (PortlandPirates.com) Sharks have rough go in 8-3 loss in Portland (SharksAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage

'"They're taking pride in trying to work hard, and it's showed," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Friday. "It's shown up in the win category. They've played some good games recently, and I think as a team they've turned the corner. Right now they're a tough opponent for anybody."' … [Read more...] about Sabres to get reacquainted with Islanders

'"Our line's played really well, and hopefully we can continue that and keep clicking," Gerbe said after practice in Northtown Center in Amherst. "It's just our work ethic, pounding pucks down low and getting next to the net. That's the most important thing, and that's what makes our line go."' … [Read more...] about Gerbe finds his groove around the net

Buffalo (19-19-5) at New York (13-22-7) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (19-19-5) at New York Islanders (13-22-7) (The Sports Network) Isles hope to continue recent solid play vs. Sabres (NHL.com) Game Preview: Islanders vs. Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage

Pirates put it all together (Portland Press Herald) Pirates get it done in regulation against the Whale (Maine Hockey Journal) Lagace assigned to Greenville (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Blank Whale (PortlandPirates.com) Lagace Assigned to Greenville (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates Knock Whale into Third with 3-0 Shutout (CTWhale.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage

'“He’s done everything we’ve asked and probably more,” said Head Coach Lindy Ruff following the game. “When it comes to putting goals on the board, he got in the fight, I thought that gave us a little bit of energy. He goes out and he goes after it. He’s a good two-way player for us.”' … [Read more...] about McCormick keeps contributing

'"It was a really good effort as a group," Buffalo defenseman Tyler Myers said. "It was definitely a good win for us, especially the way they're going. It was a good test. We know that we're a team that can make a push here in the playoffs, so we just have to make sure we do it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres take step in right direction

'Those who advocate immediate change might argue that the Sabres look like playoff outsiders this season even though they've spent close to the salary cap. But why are they close to the cap? Is it Regier's fault that both Drury and Briere got away, unpopular departures that compelled ownership to match the hefty Thomas Vanek offer sheet to avoid further damage in fan relations? … [Read more...] about Pegula needs to know who is culpable

'"He's done everything we've asked and probably more," said coach Lindy Ruff. "When it comes to putting goals on the board, again another fight gave us a little bit energy at the same time. He goes out and goes after it. He's a good two-way player."' … [Read more...] about McCormick hits personal milestones

Photo gallery (Raleigh News and Observer) Photo gallery (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Carolina Coverage

'Cody McCormick scored the go-ahead goal, got into a fight and drew a key penalty in the Buffalo Sabres’ 3-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night.' … [Read more...] about McCormick powers Sabres past Hurricanes, 3-2