'It was a dreadful night for the Sabres, who squandered a 2-0 lead, and for Biron, screened by his own defenseman on Simon's decisive goal.' … [Read more...] about Capitals 4, Sabres 3
Washington 4, Buffalo 3
'"It was a save (Biron) has got to make," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. "It's tough. He had a couple of tough breaks tonight, but the last one is a save he has got to make."' … [Read more...] about Washington 4, Buffalo 3
Ruff's burning question: Marty or Mika?
'Noronen has been more effective lately, but Biron might give the Sabres the better chance for victory tonight. What should Ruff do?' … [Read more...] about Ruff's burning question: Marty or Mika?
Sabres vs. Capitals
'The Sabres have scored one power-play goal in their last 21 opportunities.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Capitals
Woolley waits
'"But one thing you can be assured of is that I won't be a cancer in the locker room. I don't do those kind of things."' … [Read more...] about Woolley waits
Martin takes off the gloves
'Campbell, who was playing in his 25th game for the Sabres this season, has been winning rave reviews since being recalled on March 2 because of an injury to Richard Smehlik.' … [Read more...] about Martin takes off the gloves
Slump has fans fearing the worst
'There aren't enough antacid tablets to get over a week like this.' … [Read more...] about Slump has fans fearing the worst
Sabres come back from brink to beat Ottawa
'Buffalo's power-play unit, impotent on 16 straight chances heading into the game, seemed rejuvenated by Jason Woolley's return to the lineup and scored on its first opportunity.' … [Read more...] about Sabres come back from brink to beat Ottawa
Award-winning flop
'Are the Senators worried? You're darned right they are and with plenty of reason. Teams want to go into the playoffs on a roll and if the losing continues, they'll find themselves in sixth place in the East before they know it.' … [Read more...] about Award-winning flop
Campbell's real deal
'The slick-skating 22-year-old has played well in the 11 games since his latest callup from Randy Cunneyworth's Rochester Amerks. So well, in fact, that he has made a healthy scratch of Jason Woolley -- the highest-scoring playoff defenceman in Sabres history -- who finally dressed for the first time in 11 games last night.' … [Read more...] about Campbell's real deal
Sabres on cutting edge of viability on, off ice
'It would seem that unless a better NHL financial structure emerges from what is certain to be a bloody labour battle two years hence, the Sabres are as likely as any Canadian team -- perhaps more likely -- to move or fold.' … [Read more...] about Sabres on cutting edge of viability on, off ice
Sabres 3, Senators 2, OT
'"We looked like we were in good shape," Lalime said. "We made a few mistakes and they scored. There's no way we should have lost that game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres 3, Senators 2, OT
Buffalo 3, Ottawa 2 (ot)
'In desperate need of a win to keep alive their slim playoff hopes, the Buffalo Sabres turned to a local hero.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Ottawa 2 (ot)
Sabres hit rock bottom in Toronto
Have the Buffalo Sabres thrown in the towel? Comments from ESPN analysts after the Sabres lackluster performance against the Boston Bruins Thursday that they apparently have given up on the season held true to form Saturday night in Toronto. The Sabres looked like they were just going through the motions and not having any desire to even be on the ice as they were blanked by … [Read more...] about Sabres hit rock bottom in Toronto
Sabres' offense disappears against Leafs
'Buffalo failed to record a single shot on its four lethargic power plays and lost to Toronto, 2-0. Maple Leafs brawler Tie Domi and former Sabre Alexander Mogilny scored the goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' offense disappears against Leafs