Archives for 2001

'Three times the Flyers and Sabres have met, and on each occasion Roman Cechmanek has come out on top against countryman Dominik Hasek, arguably the best goalie in the world.' … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 2, Buffalo 0

Give the Flyers credit -- they've been able to persevere through endless controversies and adversity yet climb to the top of the Atlantic Division. … [Read more...] about Philly's bell cracked but still solid

'"They've got some key injuries, we've got some key injuries," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "They've survived with some real good goaltending and have played well without some key players. . . . They're finding ways to win."' … [Read more...] about Flyers, Sabres share traits

'The Flyers have played poorly against the dregs of the NHL of late. No one has looked good. Now they must face the Sabres, who are not among the dregs.' … [Read more...] about Tonight's Game

Inside -- really Inside -- the Numbers of the Sabres' impressive win over the Ottawa Senators. … [Read more...] about Sabres-Senators Crunching the Numbers

John Rigas got an overnight letter from FedEx this morning: the deed to the Ottawa Senators, which his Buffalo Sabres now officially own. The Sabres have won 11 of the last 14 meetings with the Senators, but don't put your aluminum-foil Stanley Cups into production just yet. … [Read more...] about In deed, Sabres have Senators' number

'After an early season win, the Sens have lost four straight to the Sabres. Let's hope the Senators don't meet Buffalo in the playoffs. A first round encounter will mean a short Ottawa post-season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 4, Sens 1

With coach Lindy Ruff looking for grit and hustle with a defensive conscience and ability to play physically, Erik Rasmussen has fit the bill. … [Read more...] about Has Rasmussen finally grown up?

'Beating the Northeast Division leaders gave the Sabres a nice start to their road trip, which includes games with some of the NHL's best teams.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rebound quickly to beat Senators

'Clearly, the Sabres have the Senators' number, leaving them frustrated and shaking their heads searching for answers they haven't needed against the rest of the NHL in recent weeks.' … [Read more...] about Old nemesis stops Senators

'Hasek finished the season with a stunning .996 goals-against average against the Senators, giving up only five goals in five games. Three of them came in a 3-1 loss to the Senators on Nov. 28.' … [Read more...] about Dom-Ination

'Ottawa is 7-3 in its last 10 games, with all three losses coming at the hands of Hasek.' … [Read more...] about Hasek has Sens scared

'The Sens may be one of the National Hockey League's elite teams, but the Sabres are their Achilles' heel. Tuesday night, Ottawa dropped its fourth consecutive game to Buffalo this season...'. … [Read more...] about Buffalo still a riddle for Sens

'"Yeah, but when we play the other teams, we suck," said Sabres forward Rob Ray. "We have the hardest time against the Islanders, Tampa..."' … [Read more...] about Sens' troubles with Hasek continue

'When he became a free agent two years ago, his first phone call was to the Sabres. There was no interest. Well, no problem. A year later, he was back on the free-agent market. Again, his first call went to Buffalo. This time, the Sabres, desperate for power-play help, bit.' … [Read more...] about Andreychuk focused on winning Stanley Cup