'The Caps are 2-7-1 in the second of back-to-back games, with both wins coming against the Florida Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Capitals
Young guns shock Lightning
It was Future Sabres night in Buffalo. The Young Guns of Buffalo came out in full force and displayed their wares. Taylor Pyatt, Tim Connolly, Maxim Afinogenov and Norm Milley all played key roles in the Sabres 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. … [Read more...] about Young guns shock Lightning
Sabres strike vs. Lightning
'"We took advantage of a team that was young and has had a tough time this year," Sabres defenseman Jay McKee said. "They just seemed like a team that didn't have it going."' … [Read more...] about Sabres strike vs. Lightning
Milley finally reaches NHL
'After being called up from Rochester to fill in for Erik Rasmussen - who injured his shoulder during Wednesday night's 5-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues - Milley had a solid, if unspectacular, night on the ice.' … [Read more...] about Milley finally reaches NHL
Lightning Listless In Loss To Sabres
'Taylor Pyatt, who had one goal in 16 games before Friday, scored twice as Buffalo beat Tampa Bay 4-1 in front of an announced crowd of 18,690 at the HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Lightning Listless In Loss To Sabres
Bolts Looking To Bolster Offense
'While no specific trade partners have surfaced, the Toronto Maple Leafs have sent numerous scouts to the Ice Palace recently, including three Jan. 12. Two more showed up Monday.' … [Read more...] about Bolts Looking To Bolster Offense
Tampa Bay left behind
'Tampa Bay was never a factor in a dreadful 4-1 loss to the Sabres at HSBC Arena, and it left some players wondering what is going through the team's collective mind.' … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay left behind
Dudley makes the rounds
'Tampa Bay left wing Dave Andreychuk played his 1,411th game and passed Norm Ullman for 13th all-time.' … [Read more...] about Dudley makes the rounds
Sabres 4, Lightning 1
'Buffalo moves within four points of eighth place in the Eastern Conference, but is still sitting in 12th place.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 4, Lightning 1
Buffalo 4, Tampa Bay 1
'Buffalo controlled the game, outshooting the Lightning, 33-22.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Tampa Bay 1
Smehlik's bad choices are costly to Sabres
'Smehlik ranks 759th among 801 NHL skaters in plus-minus.' … [Read more...] about Smehlik's bad choices are costly to Sabres
McKee plays the waiting game
'"It should be hard for other teams to overcome that. It seems we lack the killer instinct."' … [Read more...] about McKee plays the waiting game
Sabres vs. Lightning
'G Nikolai Khabibulin has been pulled from two of his past three starts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Buffalo Sabres
'Sabres G Bob Essensa is 6-0 with 2.25 goals against in six career games against the Lightning.' … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Buffalo Sabres
Sabres reveal weaknesses
There are a lot of things wrong with this team. At times they lack maturity on the ice. They make the wrong decisions. Buffalo has also been very inconsistent throughout the season. At times the Sabres lack the gritty, tough players that win the battles in the corners, as well as in front of the net. … [Read more...] about Sabres reveal weaknesses