Archives for April 2011

Comeback Backfires (Philadelphia Inquirer) Van Riemsdyk was one of the bright spots (Philadelphia Inquirer) The Flyers have three goalies, but no answers (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers face off for Game 5 shorthanded (Philadelphia Inquirer) Photo gallery (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers' rally not enough, as Sabres win Game 5 in OT (Philadelphia Daily News) Sabres look to … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'Asked what was going through his mind in the confines of the Sabres dressing room heading into overtime after his squad had coughed up a three-goal advantage, Ennis replied: “I really wanted to score the winner. I really did. I was excited. It’s fun to play here. It’s pretty crazy. So anytime you can silence the crowd here, it’s pretty special.”'' … [Read more...] about Sabres take control with OT win

'Pominville limped towards the team bus with the aid of crutches, a walking boot on his left foot and a pained look on his face.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ lose Pominville in win

'“I didn’t expect anyone to be in our bench but it was kind of funny. Just because I did it, people think I did it on purpose but I was there and flipped it up and whatever. They were scrumming but you never expect anybody to be there. You’re on a change you pop it open and slide down and let the player come in."' … [Read more...] about Kaleta: Door incident ‘was not intentional’

'"I have a lot of confidence, I mean a tremendous amount of confidence, in the group in that room," Laviolette said. "At no point did I think we were going to lose the game tonight, yet we did."' … [Read more...] about Sabres write own script in Game 5 win

'Mike Weber set up the winner when he fired a slapper that knocked off Michael Leighton’s pad. Ennis swooped in from the right side and scored his second goal of the game. The Sabres survived after blowing a 3-0 lead and can advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a victory in Game 6 on Sunday in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Flyers in OT, take 3-2 series lead

Mike Weber fired a slapper that knocked off Michael Leighton's pad. Ennis swooped in from the right side and scored his second goal of the game. The Sabres survived after blowing a 3-0 lead and can advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a victory in Game 6 on Sunday in Buffalo. … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Philadelphia 3 (OT)

'In the extra frame, about five and a half minutes later, Ennis scored his second goal of the night, and of the series, ripping a giant rebound past Leighton and giving Buffalo the 4-3 victory. Leighton, in relief, finished with 20 saves while Miller stopped 36 of 39 shots.' … [Read more...] about Ennis Saves Sabres in OT; Buffalo Wins 4-3

''Brian Boucher allowed two of the most horrendous goals in this series and then Peter Laviolette decided the play was his third-string rebound machine. Dear goodness! Sergei Bobrovsky, Boucher and now Michael Leighton have basically played with trampolines for leg pads. I simply cannot believe given two games to do it, that Miller won’t win Game Six or Game Seven." … [Read more...] about Immediate Reactions: Sabres 4, Flyers 3 (OT)

'Nearing the 14:00 mark of the first overtime session, forward Rob Niedermayer pushed the puck back into the Flyers zone to Brad Boyes, who in turn flipped it Steve Montador on the point. Montador looked left and flung the puck across the blue line to a wide open Mike Weber. Before Philadelphia could react, Weber took a step, wound up and fired a slap shot at goaltender Michael … [Read more...] about The aftermath: Sabres 4, Flyers 3

'"I saw it pop out," Ennis said. "I tried to get to the net. I knew (Weber) was shooting it. Just hoping he (Leighton) would kick it to me. ... You just got to go backdoor sometimes, got to get to the net a little more sometimes. When I saw him shooting, sometimes the paddle deflects to that spot and it did."' … [Read more...] about Sabres stun Flyers 4-3 in OT

'"I think if you want to go deep, you need that," forward Thomas Vanek said of the play of the team's youngsters. "They were good for us all year long, and at certain points of the game and series, we need everyone. We can't just play veterans and whatever and I think the real key play and winning goal was Weber, he had his head up and what a good shot; he didn't try to go top … [Read more...] about Kids come through for Sabres

The Mariner who loves his Pirates (Portland Press Herald) It’s all in a night’s work for Mancari (Maine Hockey Journal) Whale Confident Facing Must-Win Game At Home (Hartford Courant) Whale Notebook (CTWhale.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage

'"I've heard the other side of him, too, when I was in Buffalo, at times complaining we weren't getting the calls," Briere said following Friday's morning skate here at the Wells Fargo Center. "I've seen both sides of him on those calls. Doesn't surprise me at all."' … [Read more...] about Whining or winning? Flyers ignore Ruff’s remarks

'"Sometimes thinking too much isn't the greatest thing," he said. "If I can, keep a clear head and just get back to basics and put pucks on net."' … [Read more...] about Sabres waiting on more production from Boyes