Happy Friday, everyone! The war between Buffalo and Philadelphia continues into Game Five tonight, with the winner taking a choke-hold on the series. In honor of this momentous game, we have more links than you can shake a stick at.
NOTEBOOK: MILLER TIME – Buffalo Sabres
It was a goaltending performance that likely will not be soon forgotten in Western New York.
Sabres Ruff Thinks Flyers Are Whiners – WGR 550
“I just feel that they’re doing a lot of whining. I didn’t hear any whining when they had ten power plays in Philly and I didn’t hear any whining when the power plays in the first game were lopsided, but all of a sudden there’s all this whining that we’re getting away with murder, that’s a bunch of crap.”
Carter likely out, Pronger maybe, Sabres vs. Flyers gets nasty – Puck Daddy
A nice big preview full of juicy quotes for tonight’s game.
Both Tylers need to stand tall for Sabres – The Buffalo News
Believe it or not, Tyler Myers has always been mean.
Buffalo Sabres use playoff beards to honor late star Rick Martin – Puck Daddy
What’s behind this odd playoff grooming trend? It’s a tribute, to one of the franchise’s most beloved players, who tragically lost his life earlier this year.
Another look at the Flyers’ five-minute penalty kill in Game 4 – Broad Street Hockey
Travis gives a nice analysis of the worst power play of the season for Buffalo.
The Hard Way – The Goose’s Roost
Don’t try to make excuses for Kaleta and his dirty plays, revel in it. Also, Ryan Miller is hockey’s Han Solo.
More Sabres Links:
Miller earns the affection of his fans – The Buffalo News
Miller’s performance was reminiscent of another former Sabres great who was recently brought home by new owner Terry Pegula: Dominik Hasek.
Kaleta proves his worth as perpetual pest – The Buffalo News
Patrick Kaleta, well, you might say he’s a player of an entirely different sort for the Buffalo Sabres. He’s a punk, a pest, a pain in the you know what. Really, that’s a compliment of the highest order.
War of words becomes a whine tasting – The Buffalo News
The gist of the response issued by Sabres coach Lindy Ruff on Thursday morning: Grow up.
Sabres Twitter Chat BINGO: Special Game Five Edition! – buffalo74
Bingo is back!
“Daniel” parody song – Hometown 1230 WECK
Nick Mendola cooks up a solid Danny Briere parody song.
4/21 Recap: Kassian nets winner as Spits pull even – SabresProspects.com
Zack Kassian (+2) scored the game winning goal Thursday as Windsor evened the OHL Western Conference Final at one game apiece.
NHL News:
Ducks’ Ruutu suspended for one game – NHL.com
Ruutu’s suspension will be served tomorrow night (April 22) when the Ducks host the Predators in Game Five of the series.
Video: Andrew Ference celebrates by giving Habs fans the finger – Puck Daddy
In case you ever wondered about the amount of bad blood between the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens in their Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series, defenseman Andrew Ference provided the photographic evidence in Game 4 on Thursday night.
Kaberle not working out with the Bruins – The Globe and Mail
Boston may opt not to keep defenceman when he becomes a free agent this summer.
Why Phoenix Coyotes were eliminated from 2011 NHL playoffs – SI.com
Even at playoff time, it was hard to separate off-ice business from on-ice action in the Detroit-Phoenix series.
Focused Capitals poised for deep playoff run – THN
This year’s Washington Capitals are a different breed. Instead of folding at the first sign of adversity, this team is battling through.
Glavine trying to save the Thrashers – The Globe and Mail
Former star pitcher wants to keep NHL team in Atlanta.