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'"You can say that on paper but that game was still there for the taking," Patrick said. "Their top two lines have $9 million players. We got guys from Rochester on the other end of the scale in the hockey world. I'm not sure that inexperience is the reason we lost tonight. It makes us the underdog but we can still be competitive. We weren't hungry … [Read more...] about Banged-up Sabres prove to be punchless against Rangers

'"It's so unfair to try and speculate about people's futures and to think that whatever we say means something either positive or negative in that regard," Quinn said. "Darcy has done a very good job, and he's a very good guy. I think he's being criticized unfairly by a lot of people."' … [Read more...] about Regier's contract assumed

'One reason the Rangers are close to setting a franchise record by missing the playoffs for the sixth straight season is their combined 8-8-1 record against Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Carolina, Atlanta and Columbus, including a 4-0-0 record against Carolina. That lowly quintet all entered last night's play tied for an NHL-low 60 points. The Rangers finished this season … [Read more...] about Rangers show passion in win

'Buffalo is tied with Pittsburgh, Carolina and Columbus for the fewest points in the N.H.L. with 60. But the Sabres had not lost to the Rangers this season, winning twice and tying once.' … [Read more...] about Lindros Lifts the Rangers

'Since losing on Saturday afternoon, the Rangers and Mike Dunham have registered consecutive shutouts to keep some heat on the Islanders. Last night's victory moved the Blueshirts within four points of the eighth-place Islanders, who will make up one of the two games they have in hand tonight in Montreal. The Rangers, 7-3-2-1 in their last 13, have seven games … [Read more...] about Rangers feel urgency

'Following up Monday night's rousing rivalry triumph over the Islanders, the Rangers kept their focus and hammered the Buffalo Sabres, 3-0, at the Garden.' … [Read more...] about Ranger push zipping along

'The intensity level barely wavered between last night's date with the bottom-feeding Sabres and Monday's rivalry victory against the Islanders. The patience level did not change much, either between the two games, both of which were scoreless after 20 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Rangers Hold On to Hope

'As a result, they moved to within four points of the Islanders, who hold the eighth and final playoff spot in the East. The Rangers have 72 points with seven games remaining as they head into a game in Philadelphia on Saturday. They are all huge games at this point, and the Rangers, so disappointing in a 3-1 loss to the Devils on Saturday, have responded to the pressure … [Read more...] about Dunham stars again

'Sabres attorney William Thomas, appearing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court on Wednesday, said B. Thomas Golisano has notified only one company Sky King, the team's air charter service that its contract would be rejected once he takes control of the franchise. Sky King has two years left on its deal.' … [Read more...] about Golisano prepared to honor GM Regier's contract

'``For the Rangers, this is about the two best defensive efforts I've seen them put together,'' said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, whose team was 0-7 on the power play. ``Probably our biggest downfall and something that could have got us going was the power play. They came out with a lot of pressure and we just weren't quick enough. We didn't react to it and we were a step late … [Read more...] about Rangers 3, Sabres 0

'"This is about the two best defensive efforts I've seen them put together," said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, a former Rangers defenseman. "They came with a lot of pressure and we just weren't quick enough tonight."' … [Read more...] about New York Rangers 3, Buffalo 0

'G Mike Dunham is coming off his fourth shutout of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Rangers

'Erie County Executive Joel A. Giambra said he is prepared to give up more than $100,000 a year in Buffalo Sabres revenue and dibs on any future profits from the HSBC Arena as long as prospective owner B. Thomas Golisano promises not to move the team.' … [Read more...] about Giambra would waive revenue to keep team

'The game story: The Rangers' slim playoff hopes were kept alive with a 1-0 victory over the Islanders on Monday night.' … [Read more...] about Rangers tonight

'The Sabres own the NHL's worst record at 22-34-9-7, but Ruff's overall performance in his first head coaching stint has been remarkable.' … [Read more...] about Ruff establishes new benchmark as Sabres do a number on Flyers