-- Jason Pominville caught Craig Rivet above the left eye with his stick causing the Sabres captain to leave the morning skate. He did get patched up and returned before practice was over.
No changes in the line-up for Buffalo with Ryan Miller in goal. Miller is 7-and-1 this month with a 1.94 goals against and a .932 save percentage.
Plane problems didn't get the players into their rooms until 4:15 Tuesday morning. Lindy Ruff gave them the day off the ice, but took them to play paint ball. Ruff takes the team on a field trip at least once every season.
Tampa Bay has played much better lately. The Bolts are 8-5-1 lately and have won four of six. It's impressive considering defeseman Paul Ranger, Marek Malik, Matt Samby and Jamie Heward are all out. Marty St.Louis is the NHL's leading since December 27th scoring five goals and 14 assists. Vincent Lecavalier has 17 points in that same time frame.
No changes in the line-up for Buffalo with Ryan Miller in goal. Miller is 7-and-1 this month with a 1.94 goals against and a .932 save percentage.
Plane problems didn't get the players into their rooms until 4:15 Tuesday morning. Lindy Ruff gave them the day off the ice, but took them to play paint ball. Ruff takes the team on a field trip at least once every season.
Tampa Bay has played much better lately. The Bolts are 8-5-1 lately and have won four of six. It's impressive considering defeseman Paul Ranger, Marek Malik, Matt Samby and Jamie Heward are all out. Marty St.Louis is the NHL's leading since December 27th scoring five goals and 14 assists. Vincent Lecavalier has 17 points in that same time frame.
