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'Andreychuk, Barnaby and Holzinger played as a line and took the opening faceoff. Tortorella said that had nothing to do with the game in Buffalo. "It's three guys who have some pretty good memories of this place," Holzinger said. "To be put on the same line, it's different but exciting."' … [Read more...] about Dudley looking, but no deals done yet

'The Sabres did not allow a third-period goal for the first time in 12 games and broke a three-game losing streak.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 4, Lightning 1

'"The effort, the emotion was there, and it was key coming out in the first four minutes and getting a goal," Martin Biron said. "We made sure we played with the lead all night. We wanted to play with the lead, play our game, and that's really what happened."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Tampa Bay 1

'One game is a fluke, and two might be a rough patch. But when a team exhibits the same weakness in three consecutive games, it qualifies as a full-blown trend.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 'desperate' to halt last-period breakdowns

'He was invisible, which is more or less what he's been on the ice lately. Satan, the Sabres' highest-paid forward, hasn't scored a point in his last six games. He hasn't scored a goal in the third period all season.' … [Read more...] about It's about time for Satan to start scoring

'Martin Biron is 1-3 lifetime against the Lightning, including a 4-2 loss to Tampa Bay in February.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Lightning

'"It's awesome," Mathieu said of facing his brother in an NHL game for the second time. "It's also kind of weird, looking over at the opposite goaltender, knowing it's your brother."' … [Read more...] about Biron Brothers Set To Face Off

'After going 4-1-1 during a six-game stretch, the Lightning have dropped their past two games, both by one goal. ... The power play has let Tampa Bay down, going 0-for-7 and allowing a short-handed goal to Toronto on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Lightning – Sabres Scouting Report

'Marty Biron remembers working to toughen up his brother Mathieu during the neighborhood hockey games in Quebec City. A cross-check here, an elbow and a slash there. Hey, isn't that what brothers are for?' … [Read more...] about For Birons, big brother is a relative term

'"We have found ways to lose. Not to win. We have found ways to lose."' … [Read more...] about Sabres collapsing

'Fitzpatrick probably expected to appear in the stray Sabres game here and there, but he had no idea he'd be getting the call so soon. With Tallinder temporarily crossed off the depth chart with a knee injury, defenseman Richard Smehlik suffered a groin strain after just nine games, prompting Buffalo to call up Campbell. Then on Oct. 26, defensemen Rhett Warrener and … [Read more...] about Fitzpatrick enjoying 'visit'

'The injuries, however, provide a legitimate chance for Brian Campbell to make a name for himself at the NHL level. Campbell and Rory Fitzpatrick were recalled from Rochester, and both should be here for a while.' … [Read more...] about Campbell hopes to take advantage of blue-line injuries

'It was the third time in as many games the Sabres lost despite entering the third period either tied or in the lead and outshooting their opponents for the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lack finishing kick against Coyotes

'The injuries, however, provide a legitimate chance for Brian Campbell to make a name for himself at the NHL level. Campbell and Rory Fitzpatrick were recalled from Rochester, and both should be here for a while.' … [Read more...] about Time for Campbell to make his case

'Burke also held off a frantic Sabres finish in the final 1:15, when the Coyotes faced a 6-on-4 situation after a penalty.' … [Read more...] about Changes spark Coyotes