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'When the teams took the ice for warm-ups the number of fans was in the low hundreds.' … [Read more...] about Briere, Biron revive Sabres

'In the next nine days Buffalo hosts Los Angeles Friday, travels to Northeast Division-leading Toronto Saturday, then returns home for three more against Atlanta, Florida and John Tortorella’s Southeast Division-leading Tampa Bay Lightning Feb. 20. At the end of that run, we should have a pretty good idea about the Sabres’ playoff chances.' … [Read more...] about Sabres know it's time

'``We had lack of intensity in most areas,'' Wilson said. ``And it really shows when your power play goes out there and doesn't dig in when you have opportunities to take over a game. It just wasn't good. What are you going to say?'"' … [Read more...] about Rookie mistake hurts Sharks

'``The puck is not even close to my face,'' said Ekman, who had a puffy red bump above his right eye. ``The game was over and he sticks my face. I got so frustrated. I just had to do something back. I can't accept that somebody hits me right over the eye on both sides. It's dangerous. You can't do that."' … [Read more...] about Ekman's late slash could lead to suspension

'1. Daniel Briere: Buffalo captain scored both of his team's goals.' … [Read more...] about Three stars

'"We were fine for the first 10-15 minutes then got a little bit away from our game,'' coach Ron Wilson said. "Mentally we made a lot of mistakes, more mistakes than we've made in a long time.''' … [Read more...] about Buffalo now 11-0 at home against Sharks

'"When the game is over and somebody does something like that I can't just let him skate away,'' Ekman said. "There are far too many eye injuries. It's unacceptable.''' … [Read more...] about Ekman could face league discipline

'Briere, who has never scored a hat trick in his six-year career, has five points in his last four games, including three goals. ``Tonight he was aggressive and really stepped up,'' Biron said. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff concurred. ``Danny just knows where to go,'' Ruff said. ``It's a gift that offensive players have.''' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, San Jose 1

'"Biron was good," Sharks center Vincent Damphousse said. "I don't think we challenged him as much as we wanted to. Our team usually gets more shots, more good opportunities. They played well and they deserved to win."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, San Jose 1

'Martin Biron was spectacular in the game, making 27 saves, several of them sprawling efforts to keep the Sharks off the scoreboard.' … [Read more...] about Briere Takes Bite Out Of Sharks

'While Miller is having an all-star AHL season, he struggled in a three-game call-up to the Buffalo Sabres last month, which included a 7-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. His pro debut last season featured an appearance in the 2003 NHL Youngstars Game. "Things went so well last year, and it's been tough this year," he said. "It's all new. But … [Read more...] about Scoring barrage tests goaltenders in an entertaining game

'Delmore, with 27 games left to play, has more goals than Brian Campbell and Henrik Tallinder put together. Unfortunately for Sabres fans, Delmore has scored only once.' … [Read more...] about Campbell, Tallinder struggle on offense

'The Sabres have seven power-play goals in their previous four games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Sharks

'The Sharks are 0-10 in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sharks at Buffalo

'Buffalo has outscored the Sharks 50-26 in its 10 home wins against San Jose.' … [Read more...] about Sharks today