'"We had something pretty good going here," defenseman Rhett Warrener said. "We lost two points that are going to be real important. ... This time of year, if we have the lead in the third, it should be a guaranteed win."' … [Read more...] about Canadiens 4, Sabres 3
The Sabres Report - Feb 12, 2001
Montreal 4, Buffalo 3
'"We'll talk about that some other time," Gilmour said. "We learned a valuable lesson tonight. We made a lot of mistakes and we just have to make sure that never happens the rest of the year."' … [Read more...] about Montreal 4, Buffalo 3
Poulin Stuns Sabres
Despite being 13 points back in the playoff race going into tonight's game, the Canadiens showed great team character battling back in a game where they very easily could [have] quit.' … [Read more...] about Poulin Stuns Sabres
The Sabres Report - Feb 11, 2001
Habs on the long road back
It's been a trying season for Montreal and its fans. Although the franchise has continued to struggle at the bottom of the Northeast Division with a 19-29-5-3 record, the change in November to replace management has now slowly begun to make a difference. … [Read more...] about Habs on the long road back
Max needs his personal space
Maxim Afinogenov has to start making better use of his teammates. After he scores game-winning goals in overtime, that is. … [Read more...] about Max needs his personal space
Hasek is coming! Hasek is coming!
Hold up your right hand. Go ahead, nobody's gonna steal your precious little mouse. Extend those fingers. Count 'em. I assume you have five, unless you're Matt Barnaby and I think I know where one of those missing digits might be. … [Read more...] about Hasek is coming! Hasek is coming!
Hasek haunts Sens one more time
Where have we seen this before -- the Sabres come out flat and get overwhelmed by the Senators only to have Dominik Hasek stonewall them into numbness? … [Read more...] about Hasek haunts Sens one more time
Sabres vs. Canadiens
'Buffalo is 9-7-0-1 in the second of back-to-back games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Canadiens
Scouting report
'Dominik Hasek stopped 32 of 33 Ottawa shots last night for his third consecutive win, but don't be surprised if Martin Biron faces the Canadiens. He has beaten the Canadiens in their last two meetings.' … [Read more...] about Scouting report
Afinogenov strikes again in Sabres' victory
'"I got lucky again," Afinogenov said. "I just played how I usually play - start in motion and put the puck in the net."' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov strikes again in Sabres' victory
Hasek, Peca dealings will define Regier's future with the Sabres
'Talk is that Regier and the Sabres are nearing a six-year extension. Regier's name had popped up a possible successor to current New York Islanders' general manager Mike Milbury, but Islanders co-owner Charles Wang said Friday that Milbury definitely would be back next season.' … [Read more...] about Hasek, Peca dealings will define Regier's future with the Sabres
Nothing doing for Senators
'"It was one of those games that you'd like to win," said coach Jacques Martin. "But a couple of mistakes and the puck was in our net. It was a good, tough game, and tight-checking the way it usually is."' … [Read more...] about Nothing doing for Senators
Senators Max-ed out
'The way Daniel Alfredsson saw it, the Buffalo Sabres would have been content walking out with a tie last night. "They didn't play liked they wanted to win," said the Senators captain. "The fact they got the two points must have made them really happy."' … [Read more...] about Senators Max-ed out
Hasek puts Olympic decision on hold
'Goaltender Dominik Hasek is on the roster for the Czech Olympic team, but he won't decide until the summer whether he's going to play again next season and in Salt Lake City. "Right now, I feel like I want to play but I won't make a final decision until the summer," the Sabres star said prior to last night's game against the Sens.' … [Read more...] about Hasek puts Olympic decision on hold
Sabres 2, Senators 1, OT
'The Sabres had won only one of their previous 10 regular-season games at the Corel Centre, going back to April 12, 1997. Buffalo goaltender Dominik Hasek was winless in eight previous regular-season games here, ever since a 3-1 decision March 1, 1997. But Maxim Afinogenov struck 1:52 into overtime Saturday to lift the Sabres to a 2-1 victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 2, Senators 1, OT