'"The way we responded after a late goal like that, it's a big step for our group," Myers said. "It's going to come right down to the end. We've got to battle for every two points."' … [Read more...] about Tyler and Tyler show lifts Sabres
Archives for March 13, 2012
Who knows where this Sabres team can go?
'"It's all mental," Myers said. "You see it with the guys in our group that we're starting to believe. Two months ago, we didn't have that sense of belief in this room. Guys are starting to battle the way we need them to to win."' … [Read more...] about Who knows where this Sabres team can go?
Miller's words help close out big win
'"'Just don't feel sorry for yourselves. Go and get the win,' " was Miller's summary. "I just needed to snap everybody out of their surprise or shock or whatever happened at the end there. We protected pretty well for a while. That can stun a team. I just wanted to make sure we were ready to go compete."' … [Read more...] about Miller’s words help close out big win
Myers' OT goal lifts Sabres into ninth place
'“There was good emotion on the bench,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “There’s no use hanging your head. I think his message was, ‘Let’s go out and win this thing.’ He kept yelling, ‘Let’s go out and win it.’ I think that’s the kind of leadership you need.”' … [Read more...] about Myers’ OT goal lifts Sabres into ninth place
Sabres rookie Foligno planning special leap for second goal
'“He knew what my mindset was,” Foligno said about his father, who planned to watch his First Niagara Center debut Monday, a 3-2 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens, prior to his third NHL game. “He knew I wanted to do it but it was one of those goals I didn’t know who touched it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Foligno planning special leap for second goal
Tuesday's Montreal Coverage
Myers wins it for Sabres (Montreal Gazette) Players need to follow the leaders (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) The magic was not enough Desharnais (Le Journal de Montreal) The small and giant (Le Journal de Montreal) Markov grumbled (Le Journal de Montreal) Sour note to end (Le Journal de Montreal) King without a throne (Le Journal de Montreal) The … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Montreal Coverage
Myers scores OT goal in Sabres 3-2 win over Habs
'Tyler Ennis scored twice and Ryan Miller made 26 saves as Buffalo earned its season-best fifth consecutive home win. The Sabres (33-29-8) also improved to 9-2-2 in their past 13 games and jumped ahead of Winnipeg into ninth place in the Eastern Conference, two points behind Washington in the race for the final playoff spot.' … [Read more...] about Myers scores OT goal in Sabres 3-2 win over Habs
Sabres LW Ellis out indefinitely with knee injury
'Without calling the injury season-ending, coach Lindy Ruff said Ellis will miss an extended period as Buffalo prepared to host Montreal on Monday night. Ellis was hurt in a 4-3 shootout win at Ottawa on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres LW Ellis out indefinitely with knee injury
Buffalo 3, Montreal 2 (OT)
'Sabres center Derek Roy collected the loose puck in the right corner and sped up the left wing on the rush. Roy gained the blue line and dropped it off for Myers, who ripped a wrister past Montreal's Peter Budaj to the far side.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Montreal 2 (OT)
Myers' overtime winner beats Habs 3-2
'It appeared the Sabres had things wrapped up, but a late rush allowed the Canadiens to score with only four second remaining. In overtime Myers received a pass from Derek Roy and snapped a wrist shot into the net for the winner.' … [Read more...] about Myers’ overtime winner beats Habs 3-2
Sabres 3, Canadiens 2 (OT)
'The thrilling win leaves the Sabres at 7-2-1 through their last 10 games, and they’ll go to bed tonight with sole possession of ninth spot with 74 points (33-29-8) – two points back of the eighth-place Washington Capitals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 3, Canadiens 2 (OT)