Archives for March 30, 2006

'Buffalo has 96 points and holds a six-point lead over the Philadelphia Flyers for the fourth playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 3, Buffalo 1

'Buffalo trailed the entire game but closed the gap to 2-1 when Tim Connolly broke up Brodeur's shutout bid with a little more than 5 minutes left with a wrist shot through traffic. But Gionta scored 1:05 later to give the Devils a two-goal cushion.' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 3, Buffalo 1

'“I don’t have enough time to tell you right now,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said when asked if he was relieved the steak was over. “It’s a big relief.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres break losing skid

'He will miss Thursday's contest in New Jersey and Saturday's game at Toronto.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo's Briere gets two-game suspension

'He will be eligible to return when the Sabres complete a two-game series at Toronto on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Briere suspended for two games by NHL

'Briere will forfeit $19.775.62 in salary, which will go to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Briere handed two-game suspension

'The incident occurred midway through the second period. As the play turned up ice, Leetch began making his way to the bench for a line change when he hooked Briere around the legs. That caused the Sabres forward to fall, waving his stick wildly and striking the Bruins defenseman in the head.' … [Read more...] about Briere Suspended 2 Games

Buffalo (45-21-6) at New Jersey (36-27-9) (AP) Sabres look for first road win vs. Devils in five years (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (45-21-6) at New Jersey Devils (36-27-9) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New Jersey Coverage (Updated 11:30 a.m.)

'The Sabres have 21 road wins, two shy of franchise single-season record set in 1983-84.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Devils

'"I don't have enough time to tell you right now [how good this feels]," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "It's a great relief."' … [Read more...] about Sabres end long skid with victory over Bruins

'Connolly's all grown up at 24, playing the best hockey of his pro career and realizing the levels of production anticipated when the New York Islanders selected him fifth overall in 1999. He's arrived as a full-fledged candidate for the Masterton, having displayed all the attributes the award demands while enduring some of the toughest of times.' … [Read more...] about Connolly plays like award winner

'For the first time in five years, the Buffalo Sabres have made the following announcement: Playoff tickets go on sale soon.' … [Read more...] about Playoff tickets are back!

'A Buffalo police officer was taken to the Erie County Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries after he was struck by an SUV while directing traffic in front of HSBC Arena before Wednesday's Sabres game with the Boston Bruins, police reported.' … [Read more...] about Traffic officer struck by SUV at HSBC Arena

'"I think we've been slowly getting back to where we were," said defenseman Brian Campbell. "We played a pretty good game in New York even though it didn't work out (5-4 shootout loss Monday) and tonight we kind of put things together. We have a ways to go, but it's nice to get a win again and hopefully we can start a little streak here."' … [Read more...] about Gritty Buffalo ends six-game losing skid

'With the Sabres reeling and desperate for a win, The Guy Who Drove Us Nutty showed Wednesday he’s become The Guy The Sabres Can’t Live Without. Seriously.' … [Read more...] about Surprise! Connolly is key to Sabres success