Archives for October 26, 2001

'Biron, 5-3-1, ranked fourth in the NHL in goals-against average (1.77) and sixth in save percentage (.930) heading into Thursday night. He has faced 230 shots, the second-most in the league.'

'Defensemen Richard Smehlik and Dmitri Kalinin both left Thursday's practice early with injuries. Smehlik is still trying to get over a pulled groin muscle, and Kalinin took a shot off his lower ankle during a drill.'

'The Sabres are scoreless in their last 15 power-play opportunities.'