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'The tie gave the Devils a point in 11 consecutive games (6-0-4-1), following a 4-2 loss to Philadelphia on St. Patrick's Day.' … [Read more...] about Devils toughened for playoffs

'That is one of the primary reasons why he is considering bringing back the team's blue and gold uniforms. Golisano said that is one of the top items that people have suggested since the National Hockey League signed an asset purchase agreement with him on March 14. "I'd be remiss if we didn't look into it," Golisano said.' … [Read more...] about Golisano begins rebuilding Sabres' reputation

'Golisano, who hasn’t missed a home game since securing ownership, visited the locker room after the game and sounded like a man who can’t wait for the start of the 2003-04 season. “The program is definitely on the upswing now,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres want more hockey

'Barely two hours after playing in the Buffalo Sabres 2-2 tie with the New Jersey Devils at HSBC Arena, Bartovic and Amerks captain Chris Taylor were skating for the Amerks in a 4-2 win over the Hamilton Bulldogs.' … [Read more...] about A hallelujah! greets Taylor and Bartovic

'By allowing only two goals today, the Devils won a share of the Jennings Trophy for allowing the fewest goals in the N.H.L. They allowed 166 this season, tying a franchise record. The Devils, who have won the Jennings Trophy three times, will share the award with the Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Devils Settle for Rest and a Tie

'The Sabres - whose fans (17,845) nearly filled the arena and cheered new owner Tom Golisano - went ahead early in the second on goals by Ales Kotalik and Alexei Zhitnik. Patrik Elias, who finished atop the Devils in scoring (57 points) for a fourth straight season, tied it at 15:44 of the second.' … [Read more...] about Devils cruise from Atlantic into playoffs

'They became the first team since expansion to lead the league in one special-teams category (89.6 percent penalty-killing) and finish last in the other (11.9 percent power play).' … [Read more...] about Burns, Devils are satisfied

'Patrik Elias tied the score at 2 for the Devils at 13:44 when he walked out of the left corner and backhanded a shot past Sabres goalie Mika Noronen.' … [Read more...] about Schwab chips in as Devils capture defensive trophy

'The Sabres wore throwback jerseys with their old logo. Team officials asked manufacturer CCM on Friday if the company could make the jerseys in time and management picked them up in Toronto. ... The crowd of 17,845 cheered new owner Tom Golisano's video message on the scoreboard about a "new era" in Sabres history.' … [Read more...] about Bruins get plenty of respect

'The Sabres received a huge ovation when they hit the ice wearing throwback uniforms, the old blue, white and yellow numbers with a buffalo stationed between two swords. And Tom Golisano, the man who saved the Sabres from folding earlier this year, received a nice hand when he spoke to fans on the Jumbotron during the sec-ond period.' … [Read more...] about Devils rest stars, tie for Jennings

'The Sabres honored their past by bringing back their still popular blue and gold uniforms as a one-time promotion. It's the first time the Sabres wore them since changing to their current red and black colors in 1996. Sabres spokesman Michael Gilbert said the players didn't learn of the change until 15 minutes before the game.' … [Read more...] about Devils 2, Sabres 2, OT

'Golisano would only say that he plans to sit down with both Ruff and Regier and announce a decision within days.' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 2, Buffalo 2

'Season Series: Devils lead, 3-0.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Devils

'Buffalo is having another trying season, entering this afternoon's game with a record of 27-36-9-8. But at least it doesn't look like the Sabres will be folding up shop in the near future, thanks to Tom Golisano. Miroslav Satan is Buffalo's top threat with 25 goals and 48 assists.' … [Read more...] about Devils Gameday

'"It's not something that happens a lot, but it happens to everybody," Biron said. "Patrick (Roy) in his last game in Montreal over there, he gave up eight in 11/2 periods before he got pulled and made those big scenes. It's not a fun feeling. I guess you just gotta overlook it."' … [Read more...] about Bruins batter baffled Biron