Archives for December 7, 2001

'Buffalo ranks second-to-last in the NHL, winning just 45.5 percent of its faceoffs.'

'During the Sabres' resurgence, Biron has a 2.12 goals-against average with a .925 save percentage.'

'"There's no sense in throwing parties. The season is still young," Hartley said.'

'Heading into tonight's game with Colorado, Rasmussen has scored in three straight games, equaling his career high.'

'The Sabres are 3-1-1 vs. the Avalanche (nee Quebec Nordiques) and are 6-2-2 in the last 10 meetings.'

'For only the fourth game this season, every Avalanche player is healthy.'

'The Avalanche didn't play in Buffalo last season, which might have been a good thing. Colorado is 2-6-1 in the past nine games here.'