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'"I think he fits very nicely," coach Lindy Ruff said. "He gives us an element I don't think we've had - a real good two-way player that can play in any situation."' … [Read more...] about In the clutch, out comes Drury

'"It was a lucky bounce," Sauve said. "Drury's a good player, but it was a five-hole shot and it kind of tipped up. I don't think he meant to tip it up like that. Those bounces like that, sometimes they'll happen, but it's frustrating."' … [Read more...] about A dark, Drury night

'The Avs dominated the play territorially for long stretches, outshooting Buffalo 33-21 and doing a lot of good things through hard work. The problem? Look no further than the blown 5-on-3 early in the third of a 1-1 game.' … [Read more...] about Drury nets winner for Sabres

'Drury again got a difference-making goal at the Pepsi Center, but this time it was for the opposition, coming at 17:31 of the third.' … [Read more...] about Jury out on Sauve as backup

'Sakic didn't get a shot on Sabres goalie Martin Biron, who made 32 saves at the Pepsi Center. That, more than anything, was the worrisome part of Sakic's showing, as he is perennially among NHL leaders in shots on goal.' … [Read more...] about One-goal start bothers Sakic

'The Avs poured 33 shots on Sabres goaltender Martin Biron and did not have much to show for it.' … [Read more...] about Drury's late goal boosts Sabres past Avalanche

'Dumont added an empty-net goal with 58 seconds left, his second, to push Buffalo over .500 (5-4) for the first time this season. The Sabres have won three straight and finished a franchise-long six-game road trip 4-2.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Colorado 1

'Drury snapped a tie against his former team with 2:29 remaining as the Buffalo Sabres finished an incredible six-game road trip with a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Colorado 1

'Taylor Pyatt has picked up where he left off at the end of the 2002-03 season.' … [Read more...] about Pyatt tied for fourth in NHL goal scoring

'"I didn't know what we were two, three days ago," Ruff said. "I can tell you what we are now. We got three real good two-way lines that are producing and a fourth line that people don't want to deal with."' … [Read more...] about Sabres line up to score goals

'The start is an indication that the Sabres are trying to get everybody going in the same direction. The fact they won three of their first five games out West should be viewed as progress.' … [Read more...] about Fans must ride roller coaster with Ruff, Regier

'The Sabres have won three of their past four games in Denver.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Avalanche

'In their first six contests, they played maybe two of the worst games that Lindy Ruff has seen as their coach. Since that debacle in Vancouver, they have won two games convincingly over Los Angeles and Anaheim.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Guaranteed A .500 Road Trip

'Daniel Briere - a pint-sized forward who's generously listed at 5-feet-10 - is coming off a three-assist night against Anaheim on Friday. The former Phoenix Coyote reminds you of Theo Fleury, darting in and out of traffic against guys almost a half-foot taller. He has excellent hands and good speed, but can be exploited defensively.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Avs

'Left wing Chris Drury returns to the Pepsi Center in a Sabres uniform. He has one goal and a team-leading seven assists in eight games. ... Left wing Taylor Pyatt recorded his second consecutive two-goal game Friday against Anaheim. ... Center Daniel Briere had three assists against the Ducks ... The win Friday went to Martin Biron, who has a 3-1-0 record and 2.60 goals … [Read more...] about Avs preview