Archives for April 2011

'“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

'"We're making it harder on ourselves definitely by taking that many penalties (but) I think we did a good job overall," Sabres forward Jason Pominville said. "When you give a team that many opportunities at it, that many cracks at it, eventually they will probably make you pay. I still think overall our penalty killers did a pretty good job tonight; they kept us in there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ overworked penalty-killers doing the job

Pirates take command (Portland Press Herald) Whitmore ‘rallies’ the troops in OT; give Pirates 2-0 series lead (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Defeat Whale In Overtime (Hartford Courant) Pirates Outlast Whale (PortlandPirates.com) Whale Fall to Portland in Overtime, Lose Second Game of Series (CTWhale.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage

'"We know we can be better," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Friday. "We played a strong game, but I think we can play a better game. Offensively, we didn't spend the time in the offensive zone we wanted, and I think we really have to get after this one."' … [Read more...] about Sabres know the score in Philly

'"It was very nice to get back out and have the opportunity to compete and battle with the guys," Grier said after practice Friday at Flyers Skate Zone. "It's something I always look forward to and this is the best time of the year. When you get a little bit older, you really cherish these moments to get a chance to take a run at it because you know you don't … [Read more...] about Well-rested Grier returns with a flourish

'"I said, 'I will guarantee you, your time will come again, and you'll get your opportunity,'C" Ruff said. "C'You have to be ready. You have to be physically ready. You have to be mentally ready to take advantage of it because what you're going through isn't fun.'"' … [Read more...] about Butler back from benching