Buffalo, although riding a five-game unbeaten streak, is six points behind the Devils, Rangers, and Montreal Canadiens, all tied for seventh place, so this home-and-home series goes a long way toward defining the chances of both teams for the stretch run. … [Read more...] about Devils: Week ahead
The Sabres Report - Feb 10, 2002
Devils tonight
'If the Devils show any signs of fatigue playing their third game in four days, the hard-working Sabres are well-equipped to take advantage.' … [Read more...] about Devils tonight
Devils-Sabres Scouting Report
'The Sabres are six points behind the Devils in the Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about Devils-Sabres Scouting Report
The Sabres Report - Feb 9, 2002
Sabres shock Sens in OT
It was a dramatic ending to a wild and Woolley game. Jason Woolley scored the game winner with only 38.8 ticks left on the clock in overtime as the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-2. Woolley just happened to be at the right place at the right time as he batted in the rebound of a Stu Barnes shot to give the Sabres a crucial two points in the playoff race. … [Read more...] about Sabres shock Sens in OT
Senators get burned by Sabres
'They had lost their past five games here and had an overall record of 5-17-2 in Buffalo. They hadn't earned a point here since a tie two seasons ago.' … [Read more...] about Senators get burned by Sabres
Woolley solves Senators in OT
'He snapped a 10-game scoring slump with an overtime power-play goal to give the Sabres a 3-2 victory in front of an electrified crowd of 18,104.' … [Read more...] about Woolley solves Senators in OT
Satan going strong after first leg
'Friday marked the first in Satan's three-day quest to become hockey's most frequent flier. After the overtime period against Ottawa, he briefly addressed the media and then boarded a plane for Logan, Utah - switched from Evanston, Wyo., because of weather.' … [Read more...] about Satan going strong after first leg
Sens make their point
'Fighting for their playoff lives, they needed the two points more than Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Sens make their point
Sabres' vet remains a Ray of whuppin' among tough guys
'"My theory with the young guys today is that they try to throw too many punches. They're more worried about what (the fight) looks like than how effective they are.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' vet remains a Ray of whuppin' among tough guys
Sabres 3, Senators 2 (OT)
'Both teams had a good chance to win the game in overtime, but it was the Sabres who made the most of a power play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 3, Senators 2 (OT)
Sabres 3, Senators 2, OT
'Lalime blamed the loss on the Senators' second-period letdown in which Buffalo pulled ahead 2-1 on goals scored 64 seconds apart. "There's always a period in which we don't play our best,'' Lalime said."Sometimes it costs us. We were lucky to come back."' … [Read more...] about Sabres 3, Senators 2, OT
Buffalo 3, Ottawa 2 (ot)
'Buffalo, which was 2-of-3 with the man advantage, had been scoreless on its previous 21 power plays prior to Satan's goal.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Ottawa 2 (ot)
The Sabres Report - Feb 8, 2002
Satan set for 4,000-mile Slovakian scramble
'Three games in three nights and four games in five nights. Four thousand miles and multiple time zones. Several thousand feet above sea level and back down again.' … [Read more...] about Satan set for 4,000-mile Slovakian scramble
Warrener strives for five
'Warrener, with 28 games left in the season, has four goals. He first scored that many in 1996-97 with the Florida Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Warrener strives for five
Sabres vs. Senators
'F Denis Hamel's assist Monday night was his first point in 13 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Senators