Archives for 2001

'Up against the No. 1 team in the NHL, Buffalo Sabres backup goalie Martin Biron made everyone in the Pepsi Center believe Saturday, as he made 33 saves en route to a 3-2 overtime win over the Colorado Avalanche. "It felt good," Biron said. "I was ready for that game."' … [Read more...] about Biron holds off the Avs

'It's looking more and more like Captain Crunch has two choices: play for the Sabres or sit out the season.' … [Read more...] about Peca rumors are flying but few pass the sense test

'Doug Gilmour has seven points in the last five games (two goals, five assists).' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Stars

'The Sabres (35-24-5-1) continue to lurk in the middle of the Eastern Conference race and could be a problematic first-round opponent.' … [Read more...] about Preview: Stars vs. Buffalo

'The Stars and Sabres tied, 2-2, in their first meeting this season, at Buffalo on Nov. 15.' … [Read more...] about Stars today: Sabres at Stars

'When does a loss not really seem like a loss? Well, the Colorado Avalanche's 3-2 overtime defeat to the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday was a prime example.' … [Read more...] about Avs' OT loss remains a gain

'"When you're playing an Eastern Conference team, you're just trying to get the win," said Sakic, who had his 37th goal of the season in the loss. "The loss isn't going to hurt you. The only thing out there is you're trying to add a point in the standings." But still ...' … [Read more...] about Barnes' breakaway goal seals victory for Sabres

'The Avalanche had expected to see Dominik Hasek in the Buffalo net Saturday, but Martin Biron got his 14th start of the season in the Sabres' 3-2 overtime victory at the Pepsi Center. Biron responded with a solid, 33-save effort and even recovered from taking a Rob Blake shot to the mask in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Biron takes page from Roy's book

'Entering Saturday, five points separated New Jersey and Toronto for the 3-7 playoff spots in the East, with Buffalo residing in sixth. Stu Barnes gave Buffalo its 76th point when he beat Colorado goalie Patrick Roy on a breakaway 2:08 into overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 3, Avalanche 2

'Despite getting outplayed virtually all afternoon, the Sabres were able to win for the third time in four games, thanks to Barnes' heroics.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Colorado 2

'Dominik Hasek's yearning for an Olympic encore is the primary reason the Buffalo Sabres' superstar goalie is expected to scrap his retirement plans and play again next season. But will Hasek want to return if he's the backup for the Czech Republic, the team he carried to the gold medal in 1998 at the Nagano Games?' … [Read more...] about Hasek might lose Czech spot to Cechmanek

'We're told that Sather, who has already made one offer for Peca, intends to press the issue with Regier during the GM meetings that begin tomorrow at La Quinta.' … [Read more...] about Glen hot on Peca's trail

'The Buffalo Sabres collide with the NHL's best team this afternoon in Denver, and if the Colorado Avalanche are at full strength and play their typical game, we'll probably see why Las Vegas lists them as 3-to-1 favorites to win the Stanley Cup and the Sabres 15-to-1.' … [Read more...] about Avalanche figure to show why they're Cup favorites

'The Avalanche's power play ranks second in the NHL behind Detroit's, despite the fact that Colorado got Blake just nine days ago via a trade with the Los Angeles Kings. Adding Blake, who has scored as many goals (18) as the entire Buffalo Sabres' defense, was the hockey equivalent of pouring hot fudge on a pile of Hershey bars.' … [Read more...] about Sabres wary of Colorado power play

'Colorado vs. Buffalo. Goalies Patrick Roy against Dominik Hasek.' … [Read more...] about Avalanche-Sabres collision features duel of top goalies