Archives for April 17, 2011

'"We took the penalties, we've got to look at ourselves and look forward," Miller said. "Not good for us, no matter what you think about the game. Not good. Too many guys sitting around having to wait, too many guys wasting energy they can use for other elements of the game. We just spent too much time in the penalty box, and it took away our edge."' … [Read more...] about Sabres pay price for parade to penalty box

'"We did a lot of good things on the power play putting pucks to the net," added Danny Briere. "Miller made some key saves and finally we were able to get one by him. At the end of the night, that's a goal that makes a big difference."' … [Read more...] about Flyers finally feel the power

'See, there are differences between physical toughness, competitive toughness and mental toughness. They're fine physically against this team and they can compete with anyone, but they're not going very far if they continue to lose their heads. They can't afford another parade to the penalty box like the one they had Saturday in a 5-4 loss in Game Two.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prove mettle, but must keep their composure

'"The 'D' were pinching and I just poked the puck around," Sekera said. "I tried to go high because [Bobrovsky] is pretty good down low."' … [Read more...] about Sekera shoots … he scores! … then gets burned

'The second period started even, but once play began it seemed the Sabres were never even-strength. They took six penalties, Philadelphia scored twice and Buffalo never caught up.' … [Read more...] about Flyers 5, Sabres 4: Breaking down the game

'“We had an opportunity to leave here with two,’’ said Pominville, though the Sabres’ held the lead for merely 44 seconds before James van Riemsdyk tied it up. “Early on, I think our power play did a really good job (two Vanek goals) and got us to where we wanted to be. We leave here with a split. I thought we competed and worked hard at the end, … [Read more...] about Game 2 was a wild one

'The Sabres-Flyers feud has been great ever since Gerry Meehan’s goal with 16 seconds left in the regular season knocked the Philadelphia team, and its arrogant press brigade, out of a 1974 playoff berth. The standings were so close, the Flyers went from second, to third, to fourth and fifth place in one night.' … [Read more...] about Odd thoughts of old Sabres off the ice

Boosh to the Rescue (Philadelphia Inquirer) 24 penalties made for a crazy hockey game (Philadelphia Inquirer) In only second game, Flyers face goalie questions (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers' Pronger called unlikely to play Monday (Philadelphia Inquirer) Photo gallery (Philadelphia Inquirer) 'Boosh' saves Flyers (Cherry Hill Courier Post) Where have all the playoff wars … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'Boucher, one of many unlikely playoff stars when the Flyers orchestrated a surprising run to the Stanley Cup Finals last season, relieved Sergei Bobrovsky after the rookie allowed three goals on seven shots. Introduced to the familiar strains of “Booosh,” Boucher stopped 17 straight shots into the third, and brought a calming sense to what was becoming a video … [Read more...] about Flyers even series with 5-4 win over Sabres

'Two days after recording his second career postseason shutout, Ryan Miller was shelled in the loss for all five goals on 34 shots.' … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 5, Buffalo 4

'The Buffalo Sabres found themselves in the penalty box for much of Game 2, leading to a 5-4 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday at Wells Fargo Center.' … [Read more...] about Flyers Top Sabres 5-4; Series Tied 1-1

''Tim Connolly is having a fine series in his own end, but he has to step up his game offensively. There were moments in this game where he showed the skill to take it to the next level but he hasn’t put in that killer instinct. It’s unfair that he’s saddled with the responsibility of being the team’s only true offensive center -- Brad Boyes is a much … [Read more...] about Immediate Reactions: Flyers 5, Sabres 4

'While the first period of Saturday’s game featured a flurry of goals, the second period turned into a special teams contest as Buffalo was shorthanded on six occasions and had two power plays.' … [Read more...] about The aftermath: Flyers 5, Sabres 4

'The Sabres pulled within a goal 6:12 into the third period when McCormick tipped a Rob Niedermayer backhand pass through the crease behind Boucher. However, that was as close as the Sabres were able to get as Boucher slammed the door.' … [Read more...] about Flyers edge Sabres to even series

'"It's been a few years so it's a little different than if it were the first year after I left," Briere told reporters recently. "It's been quite some time now so it's probably not as crazy, but there's still a little something there. It's going to be special, there's no doubt about it. I'll be facing a lot of friends, but for a couple weeks there we'll have to leave that … [Read more...] about Briere still cherishes his time in Buffalo