'Buffalo ranks second-to-last in the NHL, winning just 45.5 percent of its faceoffs.'
Archives for December 7, 2001
Marty's party heats up
'During the Sabres' resurgence, Biron has a 2.12 goals-against average with a .925 save percentage.'
Rocky Mountain high
'"There's no sense in throwing parties. The season is still young," Hartley said.'
Rasmussen must prove he's worth wait
'Heading into tonight's game with Colorado, Rasmussen has scored in three straight games, equaling his career high.'
Sabres vs. Avalanche
'The Sabres are 3-1-1 vs. the Avalanche (nee Quebec Nordiques) and are 6-2-2 in the last 10 meetings.'
Avalanche-Sabres preview
'For only the fourth game this season, every Avalanche player is healthy.'
Colorado at Buffalo
'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.'