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'Entering the game, the Caps had taken 30 more shots on goal than their opponents, with a 37-shot margin in the second period making up for a disadvantage in the first. But shooting more often doesn't translate into more goals — the Caps have been outscored 75-65.' … [Read more...] about Caps Report

'"Our defense had a little bit of trouble with their speed and we dug a hole," said Capitals coach Ron Wilson. "When you play the night before and then getting down two goals is an awful tough hole to dig yourself out of. We came close, but we made a couple of critical errors that allowed them to score."' … [Read more...] about Caps chase, can't catch Sabres

'Buffalo G Martin Biron got his first career point with an assist on Afinogenov's goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 5, Capitals 2

'A day after being benched, Kozlov scored for the first time in 18 games, using a 1-on-1 move on goaltender Olaf Kolzig to stake Buffalo to a 2-0 lead 5:36 into the contest.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Washington 2

'The Rangers came to Buffalo with the sole intent of winning a hockey game, and not worrying about revenge against Vaclav Varada or coach Lindy Ruff. Which was all well and good, except that they almost forgot about the game.' … [Read more...] about Rangers leave town with new tie

'When they play on back-to-back days, the Sabres are 1-5-0-1 in the second game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Capitals

'Dumont's goal, scored in the final second of a five-on-three power play, helped keep the Sabres from losing their third straight game of the season against a Rangers team they are growing to hate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Rangers battle to draw

'He has always been accountable and refreshingly candid.' … [Read more...] about To his credit, Varada never backed off

'He also apologized if his earlier comments, which were broadcast locally before the game, had angered his teammates.' … [Read more...] about Kozlov fires shots from press box

'Until York scored, the Rangers headed toward their third consecutive defeat because of their lack of discipline.' … [Read more...] about Rangers make a point

'How would the Sabres survive without disgruntled winger Slava Kozlov? The answer, apparently, is no worse than they were doing with him.' … [Read more...] about Late collapse ties up Sabres

'The Rangers could have easily lost their third consecutive game. Richter, who made 47 saves, was the reason they did not.' … [Read more...] about Rangers Put Pieces Together in Tie

'On Monday, after the Rangers' practice, Fleury offered to meet with Ruff to clear the air. "He didn't want to, I guess," Fleury said this morning. "But the offer still stands. I would ask him what he was trying to say. Obviously, he dodged the question this morning. He did a good job."' … [Read more...] about Foul Stirs Passion of Rangers and Sabres

'"Richter gets my vote for U.S. Olympic goalie, by the way — he was fabulous," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said, unsolicited.' … [Read more...] about Richter Lifts Rangers

'"Yeah, I stand by that, in a sense that I said what I said because a lot of it was Theo's antics on the ice — the chicken dance the game before they came into town," Ruff said, referring to Fleury's taunting of Islanders defenseman Eric Cairns Nov. 8.' … [Read more...] about Ruff Barks Out Defense