'The Sabres honored their past by bringing back their still popular blue and gold uniforms as a one-time promotion. It's the first time the Sabres wore them since changing to their current red and black colors in 1996. Sabres spokesman Michael Gilbert said the players didn't learn of the change until 15 minutes before the game.' … [Read more...] about Devils 2, Sabres 2, OT
Archives for April 6, 2003
New Jersey 2, Buffalo 2
'Golisano would only say that he plans to sit down with both Ruff and Regier and announce a decision within days.' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 2, Buffalo 2
Sabres vs. Devils
'Season Series: Devils lead, 3-0.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Devils
Devils Gameday
'Buffalo is having another trying season, entering this afternoon's game with a record of 27-36-9-8. But at least it doesn't look like the Sabres will be folding up shop in the near future, thanks to Tom Golisano. Miroslav Satan is Buffalo's top threat with 25 goals and 48 assists.' … [Read more...] about Devils Gameday
Bruins batter baffled Biron
'"It's not something that happens a lot, but it happens to everybody," Biron said. "Patrick (Roy) in his last game in Montreal over there, he gave up eight in 11/2 periods before he got pulled and made those big scenes. It's not a fun feeling. I guess you just gotta overlook it."' … [Read more...] about Bruins batter baffled Biron
Ruff, a class act from Day One, deserves Year Seven
'Ideally, Regier would be sent packing and Ruff would remain.' … [Read more...] about Ruff, a class act from Day One, deserves Year Seven
Bruins finish up by showing some touch
'The Bruins, who ended an 0-2-3 winless streak, also scored their first power-play goal after going 0 for 27 when Knuble slapped one past Biron just 2:19 into the game. Samsonov, who was lacing them up for real for the first time in 50 games, skated on a line with Jozef Stumpel and Marty McInnis with the latter setting up goals by each of his linemates.' … [Read more...] about Bruins finish up by showing some touch
B's victory in season finale no pipe dream
'The Sabres, like most opponents, had no answers for the Thornton-Knuble-Murray line, which dominated down low and combined for four goals. And Samsonov's remarkable return, skating with Stumpel and Marty McInnis, instantly gives the New Jersey coaches much more to worry about. But this team scored 245 goals - its most in seven years - and could be a playoff darkhorse … [Read more...] about B's victory in season finale no pipe dream
Bruins romp in finale
'More importantly, the effort was there and despite giving up five goals, the Bruins appear ready for the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Bruins romp in finale