'It was the Sabres' sixth loss in their past eight games and their fifth straight defeat with Martin Biron as the starting goalie.' … [Read more...] about Struggling Sabres beaten by Leafs
The Sabres Report - Dec 23, 2001
Players make their marks in Hockey Hall of Fame
'Center Tim Connolly played in his 200th career NHL game Saturday night, an impressive feat for someone who still isn't old enough to sip a beer in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Players make their marks in Hockey Hall of Fame
Quinn behind this win
'With about 30 seconds left in the second period, Quinn put out his three best offensive players in a five-on-five situation and it resulted in the decisive goal in Toronto's 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Quinn behind this win
Second period Leaf surge does in Sabres
The stage was set for another repeat performance by the Buffalo Sabres. With the Toronto Maple Leafs leading 3-2 late in the final period, the Leafs took a penalty just like they did Friday night in Buffalo. The Sabres scored a powerplay goal in the first game of the home-and-home series to tie the game. Saturday night in the Air Canada Centre, it played out exactly the same, … [Read more...] about Second period Leaf surge does in Sabres
Bloody Well Right!
'James Patrick and Rhett Warrener scored for Buffalo, which took just one point from the home-and-home series and has won just one of its past eight games.' … [Read more...] about Bloody Well Right!
Mogilny's assists tops among Leafs
'Mogilny registered two assists last night and has 20 in 36 games, putting him on pace for 46.' … [Read more...] about Mogilny's assists tops among Leafs
Leafs Watch
'"It's a gut-check for us every time we play them," the Buffalo enforcer said. "You notice all the Leafs sweaters in our building. They bring the best out of us and I think (the opposite is true)."' … [Read more...] about Leafs Watch
Maple Leafs 3, Sabres 2
'This time, the Sabres failed to score with a two-man advantage late in the game.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs 3, Sabres 2
Toronto 3, Buffalo 2
'As unsuccessful as the Toronto Maple Leafs are at HSBC Arena, the Buffalo Sabres are not much better at Air Canada Centre.' … [Read more...] about Toronto 3, Buffalo 2
The Sabres Report - Dec 22, 2001
Sabres and Leafs deck the halls with a tie
There is never a dull moment when the Buffalo Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs clash in Buffalo. Friday night the hockey fans of the two neighboring cities held a Christmas party at HSBC Arena and it was one of the most festive parties they celebrated in years. While the fans were mixing it up with good cheer in the stands, the Leafs and Sabres were putting on an exciting show on … [Read more...] about Sabres and Leafs deck the halls with a tie
Sabres, Leafs tie one on
'"There's a lot to like about the performance Mika put in," Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Leafs tie one on
Satan, Afinogenov will be Olympians
'Also somewhat surprising was the exclusion from the Russian squad of Sabres winger Slava Kozlov, a former teammate of Russian GM/coach Slava Fetisov.' … [Read more...] about Satan, Afinogenov will be Olympians
Leafs Buffaloed by refs
'A series of questionable calls in the third period helped the Sabres rally for a 3-3 tie. "I don't think either team knew what a penalty was," Leafs coach Pat Quinn said.' … [Read more...] about Leafs Buffaloed by refs
Sabres give Satan a lift
'After Buffalo hosts Ottawa on Feb. 8, Rigas will fly Satan to Utah immediately after the game on one of his private planes. Satan will then play for Slovakia Feb.9 against Germany, after which Rigas will whisk him to New Jersey for a Feb.10 Sabres' game against the Devils - how could Satan miss a date with the Devils?' … [Read more...] about Sabres give Satan a lift
Penalties tie up Leafs
'"It looks like you've got a couple of veteran referees out there (Dan Marouelli and Kevin Pollock). There were some questionable calls both ways and then it seemed like it was makeup calls the rest of the night."' … [Read more...] about Penalties tie up Leafs