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Old 22-Nov-2006, 22:47
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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.

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The Sabres lost 10-0. Buffalo also lost heavily.
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The Sabres lost 10-0. Buffalo also lost heavily.
Can 'either' be used instead of 'also' in the above example like below?
"She knows a good Italian restarurant. It's not far from here, either."

Does 'also' above mean in addition or is it used to give an extra information?

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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.
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There may be some misunderstanding, Tdol.

The team we are discussing is the Buffalo Sabres.


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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.

(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.

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Yup- that's OK.
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