'The Sabres waited on the ice for about a minute after the game ended -- the game's three stars were being announced -- as the video replay judge reviewed whether Brown's shot crossed the goal line.' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 2, Buffalo 1
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Sabres' Drury out 7-10 days
'Drury was hurt on an apparently routine hit, and the Sabres initially didn't think the injury was serious.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Drury out 7-10 days
Sabres' Drury out with shoulder injury
'Buffalo Sabres center Chris Drury will be out of the lineup for at least a week after he suffered a separated right shoulder during the Sabres' 2-1 loss to Pittsburgh on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Drury out with shoulder injury
Pittsburgh 2, Buffalo 1
'"Anytime you're going through something like this, it's frustrating," said Brown, whose team's next two games are against New Jersey and Ottawa. "I don't know how you can say this is more frustrating than last year. It's a downturn. Nobody's going to help us out of it, just ourselves."' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 2, Buffalo 1
Sabres Skid Continues Against NHL’s Worst Team
'The Buffalo loss looks uglier when you look at some of the Pittsburgh statistics from this season. The Sabres only registered one goal, two in the two meetings between these teams this season, despite the Penguins giving up 107 goals this year, most in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Skid Continues Against NHL’s Worst Team
Sabres prospect named captain for Canadian National Junior team
'''When I was named captain I was pretty excited,'' Paille said in a telephone conference call. ''I was really honored to know that the coaches have a lot of confidence in me to help this team win a gold medal. I believe it's one of the greatest accomplishments, with the exception of getting a gold medal.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect named captain for Canadian National Junior team
Poor on ice and off, Penguins are reeling
'The Penguins have replaced the Buffalo Sabres as the NHL's poster children for poverty.' … [Read more...] about Poor on ice and off, Penguins are reeling
Briere, Afinogenov battle
'"A little spirit's good," said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. "Max is good for getting under the other guys' skin at practice."' … [Read more...] about Briere, Afinogenov battle
Sabres vs. Penguins
'The Sabres are 1-6-3 in their past 10 games at Pittsburgh and are winless there in five straight.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Penguins
Penguins Report
'Have gone 3-20-5 in past 28 visits to Mellon Arena. ... Are 2-13 when allowing first goal.' … [Read more...] about Penguins Report
Scouting the Sabres
'They have scored five goals on 62 shots in their last three games.' … [Read more...] about Scouting the Sabres
Drury's game takes baby steps
'The Sabres desperately need Drury to return to form. He has never scored fewer than 20 goals in a season, but he has only five through 31 games.' … [Read more...] about Drury's game takes baby steps
Mironov Barred for 2 Games, and Rangers Call It Unfair
'"He jumped off the ice to hit me, and he extended his arms," Mironov said later at the Air Canada Center, referring to Mair. "At the last second, I saw him and I moved my head. If he hit me straight, he probably would have knocked me out and I spend the night in the hospital."' … [Read more...] about Mironov Barred for 2 Games, and Rangers Call It Unfair
Noronen speechless after loss
'"It's like a bad dream," Ruff said. "You put a lot in a back-to-back game. You put a lot of energy into penalty killing in the first period, put a lot of energy into killing the five-on-three. In the third period, we took control of the game and two bizarre goals go in."' … [Read more...] about Noronen speechless after loss
Roy gets surprise call-up, makes debut
'"For two years now, I thought I could make it. I've been on the bubble for two years. Now, finally, I get my chance. I have to make something with that chance."' … [Read more...] about Roy gets surprise call-up, makes debut