Archives for December 2001

'As of Friday morning, the Bruins led the NHL in overtime games (11) and overtime wins (5).' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Bruins

'They may still be without LW Sergei Samsonov (knee), their scoring leader at 10-19-29, and D Hal Gill (shoulder).' … [Read more...] about Scouting report

'"In the second period we had five or six real good opportunities to put them away, and we didn't," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose chance meeting

'Buffalo is 2-5-0-1 in the second of games on back-to-back nights.' … [Read more...] about Road record still needs work

'Buffalo Sabres captain Stu Barnes has been named the new spokesman for Univera Healthcare's anti-smoking campaign for youths, 2 Smart 2 Start.' … [Read more...] about Stu Barnes named Univera spokesman

'In the past nine games, the Avs have scored 32 goals. They recorded 41 in their first 21.' … [Read more...] about Avs' position improving

'Colorado improved to 13-0 when leading after two periods.' … [Read more...] about Slump has Nieminen worried

'What, aren't we good enough to warrant Patrick Roy's presence against us, Sabres fans grumbled? That kind of talk is a slam against Aebischer's abilities, and the Swiss goalie played Friday night as if he were out to prove himself to the sellout Sabres crowd.' … [Read more...] about Aebischer good enough

'"It was sitting there for us," Ruff said. "We didn't take advantage of it."' … [Read more...] about Avalanche 4, Sabres 1

'Sakic has a team-high 12 goals. He also has 28 goals and 43 assists in 58 games against the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Colorado 4, Buffalo 1

'Buffalo ranks second-to-last in the NHL, winning just 45.5 percent of its faceoffs.' … [Read more...] about Faceoffs: Draw your own conclusions

'During the Sabres' resurgence, Biron has a 2.12 goals-against average with a .925 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Marty's party heats up

'"There's no sense in throwing parties. The season is still young," Hartley said.' … [Read more...] about Rocky Mountain high

'Heading into tonight's game with Colorado, Rasmussen has scored in three straight games, equaling his career high.' … [Read more...] about Rasmussen must prove he's worth wait

'The Sabres are 3-1-1 vs. the Avalanche (nee Quebec Nordiques) and are 6-2-2 in the last 10 meetings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Avalanche