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'The Buffalo Sabres played the final 63 seconds without a goaltender. It might not have mattered much if they had played the first 58 minutes and 57 seconds the same way.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' defense takes a holiday

'"You have to be smart: get some rest away from the rink, and some practices your coach has to give you some days off, you know what I mean?' … [Read more...] about Hawks' goalies show empathy for struggling counterparts

'From start to finish the teams traded goals.' … [Read more...] about Nothing ugly about final score

'Playing their fourth road game in six nights, the Hawks ended their trip with a 3-1 record, giving them a season road record of 7-9-4.' … [Read more...] about Here's the deal: No trade

'After allowing four goals in less than 30 minutes, Biron--who has struggled as the Sabres' starter in the wake of the Dominik Hasek trade--was pulled by coach Lindy Ruff. But backup Bob Essensa couldn't stop the Hawks, either, giving up two goals on only five shots.' … [Read more...] about There's no defense for Thibault's effort

'Dumont recently bought the home of teammate Chris Gratton.' … [Read more...] about Housley still waiting for word on Olympics

'"It got pretty ugly out there at times, for both teams," said White, who before scoring was without a point in 17 games. "But you can't be on top of your game every night. You've got to win ugly sometimes, and we found a way to win ugly tonight."' … [Read more...] about Blackhawks find a way to win

'U.S. Olympic officials postponed announcing the remainder of the team until Saturday, meaning Phil Housley must wait a few more days to find out if he's going to Salt Lake City.' … [Read more...] about GM Smith, Pulford not at odds over Amonte

'Chicago coach Brian Sutter said some Sabres were "really, really sharp," but a few goals deflected off teammates before going in. "It was one of those nights that you hope for a bouncing puck, or some darnthing like that," Sutter said.' … [Read more...] about Blackhawks 6, Sabres 5

'"Unfortunately for us, we weren't at the receiving end of too many good bounces."' … [Read more...] about Chicago 6, Buffalo 5

'"It feels good to get the call," Pyatt said. "I'm definitely excited about it. I'm feeling a little nervous already.' … [Read more...] about Pyatt hears opportunity knock after call-up

'"There was a lot of good things to like about the way Mika played, and not in an easy situation," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Noronen down; Biron recharged

'The Sabres have not been above .500 since losing to the Montreal Canadiens on Oct. 26.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Blackhawks

'The Sabres wanted to evaluate Noronen against NHL teams, and also give starting goalie Martin Biron a break. He has started 29 of Buffalo's 34 games.' … [Read more...] about Noronen sent back to Amerks

'Noronen, who strained an abdominal muscle and failed to finish Saturday's 4-2 loss to the New York Rangers, will return to the Sabres' AHL farm team in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres demote Noronen