'Sabres D Jason Woolley pointed out that the league's compressed schedule has cut down on practice time -- both teams made yesterday's game-day skate optional so players could conserve energy -- and that teams still are adapting. "It's been such a crazy schedule," Woolley said. "I don't think anybody knew what we were getting into. But … [Read more...] about Penguins Report
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Pens shut out Sabres
'...the Buffalo crowd - which must be used to having goals disallowed by now - was predictably perturbed when Fraser waved it off.' … [Read more...] about Pens shut out Sabres
Primeau out for season
'[Wayne] Primeau underwent reconstructive surgery Thursday to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. His recovery is expected to take six months, Penguins general manager Craig Patrick said.' … [Read more...] about Primeau out for season
Penguins 2, Sabres 0
'"Some accountability has to fall on the guys who get paid to score goals," Ruff said. "You can talk about domination and goaltending. You can talk about great chances. But I'd rather talk about goals."' … [Read more...] about Penguins 2, Sabres 0
Pittsburgh 2, Buffalo 0
'"We hit the post, we had one taken away," goaltender Martin Biron said. "(Hedberg) created good things, that's the reason why they won tonight. They just sat back and waited for a few opportunities on the rush."' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 2, Buffalo 0
Desperation time for Sabres
'Miroslav Satan has gone 12 games without a goal. Chris Gratton has gone 27 games without a goal, although he did play a solid game against the Canucks on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Desperation time for Sabres
With Zhitnik, the defense never rests
'No Sabres skater plays more than 30 minutes of a 60-minute game...except Alexei Zhitnik, who has done it three times this season.' … [Read more...] about With Zhitnik, the defense never rests
Sabres vs. Penguins
'The Sabres have won their past two games despite being outshot in both.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Penguins
Penguins Report
'Hidden stat: Sabres are league's only losing team with more goals scored than allowed, 118-116.' … [Read more...] about Penguins Report
Penguins, Sabres have that sinking feeling
'The Buffalo Sabres used to be able to prevent goals. The Penguins used to be able to score them. But that was before the Sabres traded Dominik Hasek and Michael Peca. Before the Penguins dealt Jaromir Jagr and lost Mario Lemieux and Martin Straka to injuries. Is it any wonder these teams are toiling in last place in their respective divisions?' … [Read more...] about Penguins, Sabres have that sinking feeling
Scouting the Sabres
'The Penguins haven't won a road game since Dec. 6 at Boston.' … [Read more...] about Scouting the Sabres
Sabres hold on to beat Canucks
The Buffalo Sabres now have a two game winning streak going! That may be spare change to most NHL teams, but for the Sabres it's a gold mine. By beating the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 Tuesday night, the Sabres for the first time in over a month won consecutive games. … [Read more...] about Sabres hold on to beat Canucks
Varada, Sabres on streaks
'Heading into last weekend, Vaclav Varada had as many suspensions as he had goals.' … [Read more...] about Varada, Sabres on streaks
Sabres know stretch drive is here already
'Great motivator, fear is.' … [Read more...] about Sabres know stretch drive is here already
Shame on them
'"We were pretty piss-poor in front of [Skudra]," Baron said. "We had no coverage all night."' … [Read more...] about Shame on them