'Buffalo won its second straight and sixth in seven games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 4, Senators 1
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Buffalo 4, Ottawa 1
'J.P. Dumont scored twice and Dominik Hasek made 29 saves as the Buffalo Sabres opened a five-game road trip with a 4-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Ottawa 1
Sabres keep Sens from 'perfection'
The only "x" factor in the equation? The Senators' only regulation loss and overtime loss in the last 10 games were at the hands of the Sabres. … [Read more...] about Sabres keep Sens from 'perfection'
Andreychuk is thankful he's 'home'
'That is why he's here. He considers Buffalo his home. This is where he began his NHL career more than 18 years ago, and where he intends to settle down when he's finally done parking himself around creases and flipping pucks past confounded goaltenders.' … [Read more...] about Andreychuk is thankful he's 'home'
Sabres open long, long road trip
'Starting with tonight's game against the Ottawa Senators, Campbell and the Buffalo Sabres will spend the next week ricocheting around North America. Far and away the longest, most grueling trip of the Sabres' season, the whirlwind tour takes them through Ottawa, Philadelphia, Colorado, Dallas and Boston - all in eight days.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open long, long road trip
Varada, Smehlik to miss Sabres' road trip
'[Varada] had a headache Monday and must be symptom-free for seven days before being cleared to play, team spokesman Mike Gilbert said.' … [Read more...] about Varada, Smehlik to miss Sabres' road trip
Dave: A productive day at the office
Slowly but surely, cagey veteran Dave Andreychuk has recognized that if he wants to stay in the lineup and contribute, he has to do it from his office in front of the net... … [Read more...] about Dave: A productive day at the office
Sabres' shaky defense deflects Lightning
'Despite a three-goal lead deep into the third period, the Sabres lost focus. A couple of scary injuries preceded two Lightning short-handed goals, and the Sabres had to hold on for a 5-4 victory in front of a sold-out matinee house.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' shaky defense deflects Lightning
Holzinger should pay plenty for his cheap shot
'"He's just trying to play aggressive and he doesn't know how to do it," said Sabres winger Rob Ray. "And that's why he's getting in trouble for it."' … [Read more...] about Holzinger should pay plenty for his cheap shot
Woolley and Varada take severe hits
'An on-ice wedding was performed before the game for Rob Woodrow of Alexander and Tracy Clark of Tampa. Woodrow wore his Sabres jersey and Clark her Lightning jersey for the ceremony. But after they were pronounced man and wife, Clark lifted off her top to reveal a Sabres jersey underneath.' … [Read more...] about Woolley and Varada take severe hits
Fund raising fits Sabres alumni
'Perhaps the biggest goal Gerry Meehan ever scored for the Buffalo Sabres wasn't against the Philadelphia Flyers in 1972. It was his creation of a Buffalo Sabres Alumni group in the 1980s.' … [Read more...] about Fund raising fits Sabres alumni
Sabres bring in Campbell
'When the Buffalo Sabres depart for Ottawa today for tomorrow's game against the Senators, left winger Vaclav Varada won't be on the plane. Instead, Brian Campbell will take his place.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring in Campbell
Lax Lightning lose in debacle vs. Sabres
'Playing with little discipline, fire or intelligence, the Lightning fell behind 2-0 after 15 minutes and dropped a 5-4 decision to Hasek and the Sabres, self- destructing along the way in extending their road winless streak to 11 games.' … [Read more...] about Lax Lightning lose in debacle vs. Sabres
Bolts' power play still powerless
'The Lightning entered Sunday's matchup against the Sabres 3-for-64 on the power play in their previous 10 games. They went 0-for-9 in beating the Blues at home and 0-for-9 again in Saturday's scoreless tie at Philadelphia. Against the Sabres, the power play was 0-for-4.' … [Read more...] about Bolts' power play still powerless
Lightning rally provides excitement, but no win
'Stung by an awful first 10 minutes and three power-play goals, the Lightning made an uneven performance more frustrating with a rally that fell short as Buffalo won 5-4 at HSBC Arena on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Lightning rally provides excitement, but no win