Archives for April 25, 2011

'And after Leighton’s rocky first period, Flyers’ winger Kris Versteeg admitted, “Brian brought us a sense of calmness when he came in. That’s what we needed. Being down so quickly I think sometimes your emotions can get the best of you. We knew that we had a team that can score goals, we just had to stick to the plan.”' … [Read more...] about Musical goalies work well for Flyers

''That said, in Pegula Country, favorites and false logic go out the window. The entire essence of the Sabres success is based on -- please prepare yourself to grimace -- trying hard almost all the time. Let’s face it: the Flyers are better fit to play hockey and nearly every single position save goaltender (pun intended)." … [Read more...] about Game Seven: Simple, Not Easy

'Scott Hartnell’s first goal of the series tied the score 4-4 with 9:17 to play in the third period.' … [Read more...] about OT loss to Flyers forces Sabres to play Game 7

'"We've won two games in that building," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We're going in, and we're going in for a win."' … [Read more...] about Flyers win in OT, force Game Seven

'"Brian Boucher will start Game Seven," Laviolette said.' … [Read more...] about Flyers’ Boucher waits, redeems himself between the pipes

'It's the Sabres who are reeling now. They've lost two of their top players, Jason Pominville and Connolly, to injury. They've blown big leads in two consecutive games. They played with fire twice and finally got burned.' … [Read more...] about Flyers’ Briere gives lessons in leadership

'"I'm sure [they thought] it was their time, and I'm sure they didn't want to go back to Philly," Briere said. "They played with a lot of desperation, too, when we tied it up. Both teams had some chances. We had the feeling it wasn't going to last very long in OT with the way the game was going."' … [Read more...] about Two-goal leads wiped out two times

'"We lose a player for the rest of the game. That's the kind of hit the league has been talking about that's dangerous. They better seriously consider looking at that one. It's unbelievable."' … [Read more...] about Sabres cry foul over hit on Connolly

'Leino gets first star because of his OT finale, but Danny Briere got the Flyers in position to win by scoring twice. He threw two of his signature windmill fist pumps, one for each of the former Buffalo owners who didn't want him (Tom Golisano and Larry Quinn).' … [Read more...] about Breaking down Game Six

'Ruff also called for a suspension, saying, “It’s something the league definitely has to take a look at.”' … [Read more...] about Richards hit knocks Connolly out of Game 7

'"He always whines this time of the year," Snider said of Ruff, clearly enjoying the twist of fates that, once again, saw the Flyers rally from an early, goalie-induced, two-goal hole to tie Game 6 twice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are serving whine instead of champagne going into Game 7

Flyers rally for OT win and force Game 7 (Philadelphia Inquirer) It's wild, it's crazy, but Flyers stay alive (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers' Briere inspires with words and play (Philadelphia Inquirer) Photo gallery (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers survive in Buffalo to force Game 7 (Philadelphia Daily News) Versteeg showing his postseason experience (Philadelphia Daily … [Read more...] about Monday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'With the win, the Flyers forced a Game 7 back in Philly on Tuesday night after an at times dominant performance in which they fired 48 shots at Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller.' … [Read more...] about Flyers keep hope alive with OT win

'Richards has been at the centre of controversy throughout the series. In Game 4 he received a five-minute major for an elbow to the head of Sabres pest Patrick Kaleta. After that game, Richards said he was just defending himself and that the Sabres were getting away with murder.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach wants Richards suspended

'“Guess I was wrong. There was more to see. Isn’t it exciting? It makes for good drama. I guess every day has new challenges,” said Boucher after more head-scratching goaltending management -- even by Philly standards -- and horrible netminding in what ended as a 5-4 Philadelphia win over Buffalo in overtime here Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Flyers beat Sabres 5-4 in OT to force Game 7