The playoffs start today. … [Read more...] about Sabres-Flyers "Edge Matchups"
Archives for April 2001
'Playoffs' begin for Sabres
'Buffalo and Philadelphia each have 98 points. The Sabres, however, hold the tiebreaker with four more wins. That affords them the opportunity to claim home-ice even with a tie.' … [Read more...] about 'Playoffs' begin for Sabres
Slow restart for Smehlik
'"I thought Rich was OK," Ruff said Saturday after the Sabres' optional workout at the Amherst Pepsi Center. "It was a game where he got by, but the performance wasn't at the level we needed him at."' … [Read more...] about Slow restart for Smehlik
Sabres vs. Flyers
'[Sabres] have outscored opponents in the third period, 17-8, their past 12 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Flyers
Faceoff with Lindy Ruff, Buffalo Sabres
'We've got a big decision to make once the playoffs start. Jason [Woolley], the way we want him to play, he's got to be good defensively, but he's got to be able to add something on the power play and even strength for us. I think he's been lagging behind other players.' … [Read more...] about Faceoff with Lindy Ruff, Buffalo Sabres
Familiar faces lie ahead in playoff opener
'"It's going to be a tough series for us," said Paul Ranheim. "There is danger to thinking that because Roman is 3-0 it's going to be like that. I think that is why we had this bad spell at season's end. We started to rely too much on Roman to win us games. . . . Going into there today to get home-ice advantage is a huge incentive for … [Read more...] about Familiar faces lie ahead in playoff opener
Sabres don't scare Flyers
'Said John LeClair: "You're going to play them again in three or four days, so you want to send a message a little bit. You want to let them know that you're coming to play."' … [Read more...] about Sabres don't scare Flyers
Sabres-Caps "Sharpening the Swords"
Although it didn't seem like the Sabres would need Dominik Hasek to shine after they took it to the Capitals in the first period, Buffalo all but folded up the tent and left its goalie to do it solo in the third period, getting outshot by a whopping 23-6. … [Read more...] about Sabres-Caps "Sharpening the Swords"
Razor-sharp Hasek inflicts Capital punishment
'It's been a long time since the Buffalo Sabres made goalie Dominik Hasek steal a game for them.' … [Read more...] about Razor-sharp Hasek inflicts Capital punishment
Ruff gets this nod for coach of the year
'At some point, you have to look at coach Lindy Ruff as a source for the Sabres' position among the top teams in the conference. One reason Hasek was so effective Friday was that Ruff rested him Wednesday, giving him three days off before playing the Caps. Ruff probably won't generate enough votes to win the Jack Adams Award as coach of the year, but name a bench … [Read more...] about Ruff gets this nod for coach of the year
Capitals Lose, but Goals Are Fulfilled
'"We played well in every area of the game and the only way they scored really -- the difference in the game -- was their five-on-three [power-play] goal."' … [Read more...] about Capitals Lose, but Goals Are Fulfilled
Sabres 2, Capitals 1
'"I wasn't disappointed by not getting the shutout, but I was much more disappointed in the way we played. In the last 10 minutes, we were completely out of our system," said Hasek, who recorded his 37th victory, matching a career high. "It was really stupid what we were doing."' … [Read more...] about Sabres 2, Capitals 1
Buffalo 2, Washington 1
'Hasek has won his last six decisions, allowing just seven goals during the span.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Washington 1
Sabres have a shot at history this weekend
Throughout their history, the Buffalo Sabres have enjoyed 100-point seasons. They've finished first in penalty killing. And they've topped the league -- or bottomed it, as the case may be -- in fewest goals allowed. They've just never done all three in the same season. Now's their chance. … [Read more...] about Sabres have a shot at history this weekend
Sabres-Caps "In the Buffalo Wings"
The Washington Capitals come into Buffalo with little to play for other than pride, and thus it may be possible that coach Ron Wilson will rest some of his starters. … [Read more...] about Sabres-Caps "In the Buffalo Wings"