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The Sabres (17-3-1) bounced back with an astonishing seven-goal second period on Monday to beat Tampa Bay 7-2. Buffalo also did not allow a goal in the second, and has a 37-24 scoring advantage in that period this season.
Should we always use 'also' in negative statements when it has a positive connotation (just like above)?
Native speakers' help (preferably AmE) is welcome.
You could have somethin like:
The Sabres lost 10-0. Buffalo didn't do too well either.
To me, it's more like 'in addition' because it's indicating a second loss, not giving more information about the first.
The Sabres (17-3-1) bounced back with an astonishing seven-goal second period on Monday to beat Tampa Bay 7-2. Buffalo also did not allow a goal in the second, and has a 37-24 scoring advantage in that period this season.
(Buffalo won the second period 7-0).
So, can we use 'either' instead of 'also'? Is the following fine?
Buffalo (Sabres) did not allow a goal in the second, either, and has a 37-24 scoring advantage in that period this season.
ALSO in negative 
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