Archives for 2006

'The Sabres rallied from a 4-3 third-period deficit to match their longest winning streak of the season. Derek Roy tied the score on a power play with 6:53 remaining.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Washington 4

'"It was kind of a lucky goal," Kotalik admitted. "I was trying to find my space in front of the net, and the pass came from Jochen and I just tried to tap it in. But I hit a defenseman's skate and went five-hole for the goal."' … [Read more...] about Kotalik’s late goal lifts Sabres to seventh straight win

'Daniel Briere scored twice and had two assists for the Sabres, who have won seven games in a row. Ryan Miller turned aside 29 shots and Tim Connolly added a goal and an assist.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Washington 4

'Tim Connolly left the game in the third after tweaking the knee he injured earlier in the season. Sabres coach, Lindy Ruff, said he was taken out as a precaution and Connolly will have his knee looked at tomorrow.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Battle Back To Beat Caps 6-4

'"We knew we could do it". … [Read more...] about Comeback kids do it again

'Once again the numerous Sabres' fans at the game made themselves heard with loud and clear chants of "Let's Go Buff-A-Lo" chants late in the period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres mount yet another rally, beat Captials 6-4

MacArthur proves himself an adept student (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'One thing is certain: With five weeks left in the regular season, the Sabres' fate is in their own hands. They face the Senators four more times and the Hurricanes twice more in their pursuit of their first division title in nine years and their first conference title in 26 years.' … [Read more...] about Sharp play has Sabres among elite

'Some describe the Sabres as family -- sometimes a dysfunctional one -- but Ruff has gone the extra mile to include the team members' families, recognizing the team spends a lot of time out of town. He encourages the players' children to interact with the team and encourages the players fathers to accompany the players on road trips.' … [Read more...] about Caregiving: Sabres show how it’s done

'Rob Ray (1989-2003) Richard Smehlik (1992-2002), Craig Muni (1993-96), Richie Dunn (1981-89), Grant Ledyard (1988-93), Darryl Shannon (1988-92) and Yuri Khmylev (1992-96) are scheduled to play for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Barker vs. the Sabres

'"We really feel we've got a hidden gem if we can get him back to that level that he was at the end of '03-04," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "I'm confident that we can get him there."' … [Read more...] about Kalinin hopes to continue rebound

'Since the Olympic break, Miller has been riddled with alarming frequency.' … [Read more...] about Miller’s game plan is to work harder

'C Derek Roy has nine goals and six assists in his past 11 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Capitals

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'All teams try to play the “nobody respects us” card for motivational purposes, but in the Sabres case, its somewhat true.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Aren’t Impressing Oddsmakers — Yet