Archives for February 2011

Leafs Game Day (National Post) Toronto (24-27-6) at Buffalo (27-22-6) (AP) Toronto Maple Leafs (24-27-6) at Buffalo Sabres (27-22-6) (The Sports Network) Sabres try to keep rolling vs. Leafs (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Toronto Coverage

'Buffalo was down, 2-0, in the game and 2-0 in the shootout, becoming the first team in NHL history to overcome those dual deficits in the same game.' … [Read more...] about Enroth saves the day

'"It's a big stretch for us, really important," winger Tyler Ennis said here Tuesday. "We have quite a few games left with teams in the playoff hunt with us. It's crunch time right now. We have to approach every game like it's a playoff game."' … [Read more...] about Six-game homestand opens versus Leafs

'Black's official title and responsibilities have were not yet clear, but it appeared he would be one of Pegula's top confidants as they begin structuring the front office. Pegula was still awaiting full approval for his purchase from the NHL board of governors, which is expected to be completed sometime next week.' … [Read more...] about Pegula has his own man in Black

Sabres find mark in shootout (Montreal Gazette) Canadiens lose interest after going up 2-0 (Montreal Gazette) Sabres penetrate prevent defence (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) Sabres goaltender Jhonas Enroth a shootout specialist (Toronto Globe and Mail) The Numbers Game - Feb. 15, 2011 (Canadiens.com) Photo gallery (Canadiens.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Montreal Coverage

'Rookie goalie Jhonas Enroth stopped seven of Montreal’s final eight shooters in the tiebreaker. He made 32 saves during the game, his first with the Sabres since Nov. 24, when he had 28 saves in a 1-0 loss to Pittsburgh.' … [Read more...] about Hecht lifts Sabres to shootout win over Habs

'''We have a great chance. We're not worried about what other teams are doing. Carolina and Atlanta are right by us, but we don't want to rely on them winning or losing games. We believe the ball's in our court and we'll focus on playing well and getting points every game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres return to thick of playoff race

'After each side scored in the fifth round, the goaltenders stopped the next nine shooters before Hecht scored for the win.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Montreal 2 (SO)

'The win moves the Sabres just two points out of a playoff spot. Buffalo is now a win away from catching 8th place Carolina with two games in hand, and is tied for 9th with three games in hand on Atlanta.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Outlast Habs 3-2 in Shootout

'In five games with the Sabres this season, Enroth is 2-2-1, with a 2.90 GAA and .897 save %.' … [Read more...] about Jhonas Enroth recalled from Portland

'"I'm not going to be perfect every time and I'm not going to handle it perfectly," Miller said after practice Monday. "I'm not a machine and that's how it goes. But I'm going to come and do my job. I'm always going to try and be the guy working towards winning the game. It is what it is. It's a tough situation if you let it become too much."' … [Read more...] about All eyes on the streak

'Starting tonight in Montreal, the Sabres play 16 games in 29 days, a stretch that could determine their playoff fate. Even Ruff had to admit that Miller can't play them all. The plan tonight is either to start Lalime for the first time since November or bring up Jhonas Enroth from Portland.' … [Read more...] about Ruff needs backup goalie he can trust

'"Some of my shots, if you want to call them that, I was just kind of parked in front of the net," Stafford said Monday in HSBC Arena. "You just hang around the net and pucks are hanging around there. They were not exactly shots per se."' … [Read more...] about Stafford’s big week earns him league honor

'“You’re going to have bad games, you’re going to have games that just don’t go your way, and you’re going to have games where you can’t do anything right but somehow you still win,” Miller said after Monday’s practice.' … [Read more...] about Miller refocuses after reporter flap

Buffalo (26-22-6) at Montreal (31-20-6) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (26-22-6) at Montreal Canadiens (31-20-6) (The Sports Network) Sabres looking to recover from tough loss (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Montreal Coverage