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'The heroics came courtesy of Todd Marchant, who scored two goals with his family in the stands at HSBC Arena, providing the stingy Finn and the Oilers with more than enough margin in a 3-0 win.' … [Read more...] about Hot Toddy, Jussi goaltending lead to rare road win

'"This is it for me," said Essensa, who has been one of the most popular players in every dressing room he's called home. "You have to let the kids play sooner or later."' … [Read more...] about Goalie Bob finally ready to pack it in

'"We're not giving up yet. There's still a lot of fight in the dog. But tonight the dog had its tail between its two legs."' … [Read more...] about Oilers 3, Sabres 0

'The Sabres held a 35-minute closed-door meeting before coach Lindy Ruff met the media. "The reality of the situation is after the first period we were pathetic," he fumed.' … [Read more...] about Edmonton 3, Buffalo 0

'A surprise appearance by former Buffalo Sabres great Gilbert Perreault, of the famed "French Connection" line, and his son topped off a great day as members of the Southern Tier Regional Emergency Services Squad (S.T.R.E.S.S.) team were defeated by the Buffalo Sabres Alumni team, 13-10. Proceeds from the game will benefit the Drug Awareness Resistance Education … [Read more...] about D.A.R.E. big winner in Sabres/S.T.R.E.S.S. game

'The Sabres were an average team with a great goalie when Hasek was standing on his head in Buffalo. They're still an average team with a fairly good replacement in Martin Biron. Little wonder they're not in the Top 8 in the Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about Game Day

'After Belarus upset Sweden with a long-range shot that bounced in off Salo's helmet, the netminder returned to NHL action Thursday night - and gave up a goal on a shot by Nashville's Vitali Yachmenev from outside the blue line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to test Salo's psyche

'Although they have outscored opponents, 89-75, at home, the Oilers have been outscored, 74-67, on the road.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Oilers

'The Sabres netted a pair of power-play goals, but also gave up a pair of power-play tallies by Leafs captain Mats Sundin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres tie Leafs in somber contest

'The problem is that the patience of Buffalo fans with young pro athletes, gauged on a scale of 1 through 10, measures around a minus-14.' … [Read more...] about Bills, Sabres fans are gnashing teeth for no good reason

'"I've never seen anybody die before," right winger Mikael Renberg said.' … [Read more...] about Tragedy stuns crowd at ACC

'Paul Healey has waited this long for his first puck, so he wasn't about to take one for getting a crummy assist.' … [Read more...] about Healey living a kid's dream

'It all provided a most sombre backdrop to a game which was generally unlovely — turgid, without flow — and containing further odd elements: a Chris Gratton slapshot that shattered the glass, necessitating a further long delay; a deplorable Travis Green hit from behind, which resulted in a five-minute penalty and game misconduct; and a wildly … [Read more...] about Week leaves Leafs' world spinning

'Toronto nursed the lead until the final minutes of regulation when J.P. Dumont scored the tying goal with Garry Valk serving a holding minor. Knocked to his knees, Dumont swatted the puck past temporary No. 1 Leafs netminder Corey Schwab with 5:30 left in regulation.' … [Read more...] about It's a tying shame

'Jackson, a Toronto-area resident had a history of heart problems. Club doctors Leith Douglas, Michael Clarfield and Darrell Ogilvie-Harris and a team of paramedics worked feverishly on Jackson amid non-stop cheering for the top 25 and the national anthems. "It was quite surreal," Clarfield said. "The fans didn't know what was going on until the lights … [Read more...] about Busher's nephew dies at ACC