Red-hot left wing Vyacheslav Kozlov suffered a partially severed left Achilles tendon early in the second period when he was kicked along the boards. He is not expected to return until after the All-Star break. … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Columbus 2
The Sabres Report - Dec 29, 2001
Sabres seek revenge for loss to Jackets
'The Sabres, anxious to compose a winning streak to counterbalance the erratic first half of their season, won't need any better reminder than their humbling 3-1 loss to the Blue Jackets - at home, no less - on Oct. 19.' … [Read more...] about Sabres seek revenge for loss to Jackets
Holidays, weather wipe out three practices
'"I shoveled it. And reshoveled it. And reshoveled it," captain Stu Barnes said.' … [Read more...] about Holidays, weather wipe out three practices
Sabres vs. Blue Jackets
'The Sabres have scored at least one power-play goal in five straight games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Blue Jackets
The Sabres Report - Dec 28, 2001
Buffalo Snow Leaves Teams Scrambling
'The Sabres, scheduled to play in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, scrambled to escape their paralyzed city by four-wheel-drive trucks to Niagara Falls International Airport for a hastily arranged charter flight Friday. They arrived in Columbus an hour later, happy to have left Buffalo for a few days.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Snow Leaves Teams Scrambling
Sabres find the fewer shots, the better
'Wednesday night also was one of the few times this season that the forwards appeared universally committed to doing their part on defense.' … [Read more...] about Sabres find the fewer shots, the better
The Sabres Report - Dec 27, 2001
Goalie change exposes Sabres' weaknesses
'There is a long way to go from now until the end of the season, and a lot of snow will fall in Buffalo along the way. But there are real worries that when that snow finally stops in the spring, so will the Sabres' season.' … [Read more...] about Goalie change exposes Sabres' weaknesses
Zhitnik anchors attack
'Despite all of his accomplishments and contributions to the team and community, Zhitnik has become one of the most maligned players to ever wear a Sabres uniform.' … [Read more...] about Zhitnik anchors attack
Making spirits bright
'Well, it snowed an awful lot Wednesday night, but otherwise things looked a whole lot better at HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Making spirits bright
Gilmour's time has come and gone
'Rather than enjoy retirement, as planned, Gilmour instead has become an example of what happens when players cling too tightly for too long: Standards take a dive. Reputations are damaged.' … [Read more...] about Gilmour's time has come and gone
Theodore can't hold the fort
'The Sabres scored their goals by doing what the Canadiens didn't. They scored their first goal when Jean-Pierre Dumont deflected a shot from the point and Brown scored the winner on a long shot off the rush.' … [Read more...] about Theodore can't hold the fort
Canadiens notebook
'Fans in Buffalo were looking forward to Gilmour's second appearance here since his bitter departure from the team after last season. There were scattered boos from the crowd when Gilmour was announced as a scratch.' … [Read more...] about Canadiens notebook
Sabres - Canadiens post-game report
'No team can expect to win with only 16 shots on goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres – Canadiens post-game report
Montreal lacks offensive punch
'The Canadiens were outshot 14-4 in the second period, yet had the period's only goal, as Theodore was sensational.' … [Read more...] about Montreal lacks offensive punch
Sabres 3, Canadiens 1
'Mika Noronen, who made 15 saves and was 2-1-1 since he began splitting time with former No. 1 goalie Martin Biron, wasn't exactly tested, Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 3, Canadiens 1