Archives for 2002

'"Tuesday is a very crucial game for us to know where we're heading,'' Holik added, referring to the rematch with the Sabres, which will be the Devils' final game before the Olympic break.' … [Read more...] about Devils 4, Sabres 1

'For the first time in 12 games, the Sabres were held to fewer than two goals.' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 4, Buffalo 1

'Two regulation wins by the Sabres would leave them two points behind the Devils, but two losses would drop them 10 back of the defending Eastern Conference champs.' … [Read more...] about Really, really big games for Sabres

'Buffalo Sabres forward Rob Ray teamed with bass competitor Jimmy Ward and put together 13 half-hour Can/Am Outdoors programs that will begin airing at 11:30 a.m. Saturday on the Empire Sports Network.' … [Read more...] about Ray shows warm spot for great outdoors

'Buffalo lost its first two games after LW Slava Kozlov's Dec. 29 injury, but has gone 8-4-2 without him since Jan. 6.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Devils

Buffalo, although riding a five-game unbeaten streak, is six points behind the Devils, Rangers, and Montreal Canadiens, all tied for seventh place, so this home-and-home series goes a long way toward defining the chances of both teams for the stretch run. … [Read more...] about Devils: Week ahead

'If the Devils show any signs of fatigue playing their third game in four days, the hard-working Sabres are well-equipped to take advantage.' … [Read more...] about Devils tonight

'The Sabres are six points behind the Devils in the Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about Devils-Sabres Scouting Report

It was a dramatic ending to a wild and Woolley game. Jason Woolley scored the game winner with only 38.8 ticks left on the clock in overtime as the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-2. Woolley just happened to be at the right place at the right time as he batted in the rebound of a Stu Barnes shot to give the Sabres a crucial two points in the playoff race. … [Read more...] about Sabres shock Sens in OT

'They had lost their past five games here and had an overall record of 5-17-2 in Buffalo. They hadn't earned a point here since a tie two seasons ago.' … [Read more...] about Senators get burned by Sabres

'He snapped a 10-game scoring slump with an overtime power-play goal to give the Sabres a 3-2 victory in front of an electrified crowd of 18,104.' … [Read more...] about Woolley solves Senators in OT

'Friday marked the first in Satan's three-day quest to become hockey's most frequent flier. After the overtime period against Ottawa, he briefly addressed the media and then boarded a plane for Logan, Utah - switched from Evanston, Wyo., because of weather.' … [Read more...] about Satan going strong after first leg

'Fighting for their playoff lives, they needed the two points more than Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Sens make their point

'"My theory with the young guys today is that they try to throw too many punches. They're more worried about what (the fight) looks like than how effective they are.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' vet remains a Ray of whuppin' among tough guys

'Both teams had a good chance to win the game in overtime, but it was the Sabres who made the most of a power play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 3, Senators 2 (OT)