Buffalo Sabres News and Discussion

★ Sabres Edge Weary Isles

Kyle Gunn-Taylor — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:29:04 +0000

The Buffalo Sabres have pulled within 6-points of an Eastern Conference playoff spot with their 2-1 win over the New York Islanders, Tuesday. Tyler Myers opened the scoring just over a minute into the game when he crept in from the point and chipped a loose puck over a sprawling Kevin Poulin. Thomas Vanek netted [...]

Sabres, Roy making their points

SabreSpace — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:20:20 +0000

‘”We’ve got to win hockey games,” Roy said. “That’s all we can think about right now. It’s about working together, working hard and just winning hockey games.”‘ ★

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Boyes tries old routine to end slump

SabreSpace — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:19:15 +0000

‘His numbers are ghastly when you consider he scored 26 goals or more three times and had 43 goals in 2007-08. He had five goals and 14 points in 21 games for Buffalo last year. He has nine goals and 28 points in 75 games, including playoffs, after arriving from St. Louis for a second-round [...]

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Miller remains sharp between the pipes

SabreSpace — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:18:01 +0000

‘Miller is 7-2-2 over his last 12 games (including his relief effort Thursday in Philadelphia), and has posted a goals-against average of 1.72 and a save percentage of .938 in that span.’ ★

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Sabres jump on Islanders early, move to within six points of eighth place

SabreSpace — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:17:42 +0000

‘“The hope tank just gets a little bit more every game you win,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “ … That’s one point closer to where we need to be. We got our part done. We’re going to play those teams that are ahead of us.”’ ★

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Sabres’ Gerbe showcasing strong checking skills throughout scoring slump

SabreSpace — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:16:08 +0000

‘“The thing is you just got to come in and work hard every day. It’s mainly my focus. I don’t worry about what the stats say.”’ ★

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★ Wednesday’s New York Coverage

SabreSpace — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:15:09 +0000

Islanders can’t find offense in loss to Sabres (Newsday) Doug Weight takes over for ill Jack Capuano (Newsday) Weight to fill in for ill Isles coach Capuano (AP) Islanders fall in Buffalo (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) Photo gallery (WGRZ-TV)

Miller stops 30 in Sabres’ 2-1 win over Isles

SabreSpace — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:14:03 +0000

‘Tyler Myers and Thomas Vanek staked the Sabres to a 2-0 lead, and Buffalo won its second in a row since an 0-3-1 skid. Jason Pominville and Derek Roy had two assists for Buffalo (26-27-7), which jumped a point ahead of the Islanders (25-27-8) in the Eastern Conference standings.’ ★

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Buffalo 2, NY Islanders 1

SabreSpace — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:13:04 +0000

‘Tyler Myers and Thomas Vanek both scored while Derek Roy and Jason Pominville had two assists apiece for the Sabres. They have won two straight following an 0-3-1 stretch.’ ★

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Sabres hold onto early lead, beat Isles 2-1

SabreSpace — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:12:57 +0000

‘Sabres have announced that Robyn Regehr has suffered an upper bosy injury and will not return to tonight’s game.’ ★

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