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'Buffalo Sabres goaltender Dominik Hasek hasn't drawn rave reviews for his performance in the playoffs, but the fact remains that he is stopping about 92 percent of the shots that come his way.' … [Read more...] about Hasek back in regular form

'After nearly a week of attempting to hide various injuries suffered in Game 1 against the Buffalo Sabres while dealing with public fallout from that as well as Mario Lemieux's comments to the national media, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Jagr finally spoke out Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about 'Even if I'm traded, I want to leave a champion'

'He's been accused of quitting on his team, he's been called a coach killer and he's been accused of faking injuries in the playoffs. Sound familiar? Perhaps only Buffalo Sabres goalie Dominik Hasek can possibly relate to what Jaromir Jagr has endured from fans and media in the past few days.' … [Read more...] about Jagr's plight sounds familiar to Hasek

'"One day at a time," said Stevens, the tone of his voice underscoring both the truth and the sadness of that cliche. "I think how that sounds and, you know, I laugh a little bit. But that's where it is for me right now. I'm sober, and I know I'll do my best today, and I'll do my best tomorrow." … [Read more...] about Stevens: Clean checks

'The same might be said about Andrew Ference himself, the wiry little defenceman from Sherwood Park, Alta., who was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins so low...in the 1997 entry draft that no one, least of all him, ever expected that he would one day be his lifelong hero Mario Lemieux's teammate...'. … [Read more...] about Little Penguin who could

'That charley horse was in Jaromir Jagr's shoulder all along, and the speculation surrounding it is causing the Pittsburgh Penguins winger some pain below the belt.' … [Read more...] about Jagr, nursing shoulder injury, may play tonight

'The Sabres are rolling four lines to the Penguins' three and in Game 3 it looked like that was catching up to the Pittsburgh forwards.' … [Read more...] about Jagr speaks his mind about team

'So, despite a strained right shoulder that probably needs another week to mend, Jagr expects to play Wednesday night as the Penguins try to take a 3-1 series lead against the Buffalo Sabres in the Eastern Conference semifinals.' … [Read more...] about Penguins look for Jagr's return to reawaken offense

'Jaromir Jagr expects to play Game 4 against Buffalo on Wednesday after missing the Pittsburgh Penguins' last two games because of a strained right shoulder.' … [Read more...] about Jagr expects to play Game 4

John Muckler protested that Mike Keane's illegal pick warranted an interference call and that the goal should be nullified. Referee Dan Marouelli rejected the pleas from Buffalo's bench and play resumed. … [Read more...] about When the Buffalo Roamed o May 2, 1993

'But also because for the first time in a week, the Sabres played like they did in their first-round triumph over Philadelphia.' … [Read more...] about Sabres find the groove just in time

The Sabres' ice grip on Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals makes its way down the hallway after the second period, shuffles into the lockerroom for a breather and skates right back out for the third period without missing a beat. When momentum carries over from one period to the next like that, it's sheer hockey magic. … [Read more...] about Third-period kill keeps Old Mo in Buffalo

'All of the sudden, this is a series again.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Solve Pens Hedberg for First Victory of Series

'Do teams think the guys in the other locker room are blithering idiots? Surely an opponent can figure out if something is wrong with a player and the severity of an injury pretty easily once he steps on the ice. If indeed, he does.' … [Read more...] about A Charley Horse Is a Horse of Course

'After outscoring Washington and Buffalo by a combined 8-2 margin in the third period this postseason, the Sabres found the net three times in the final 20 minutes last night at Mellon Arena to come away with a 4-1 win to narrow the Pens' Eastern Conference semifinal series lead to 2-1.' … [Read more...] about 3rd Period Magic Deserts Pens