Archives for January 2004

'By the time Rory Fitzpatrick pierced Belfour's five hole with a not-so-piercing wrist shot from the slot, the Sabres had built a 3-1 lead in a six-shot span that quieted the already staid Air Canada Centre crowd.' … [Read more...] about It's time to give Belfour a rest

'This left a lot of room for the Sabres to come back in the second period, thanks to some good luck and a soft goal, to take a 3-1 lead heading into the third.' … [Read more...] about Third period charge ends Buffalo's run

'``We were the better team out there, but sometimes it doesn't work your way. We're lucky we got a point,'' Stajan said.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Toronto 3, OT

'McKee, who wasn't penalized on the play, showed remorse. ``First chance I had, I skated over to their bench and asked Mats Sundin how he was doing. I wanted to make sure I didn't get him in the eye,'' McKee said. ``I felt bad. I sent over an apology in between the first and second period. Hopefully, it's nothing serious.''' … [Read more...] about Nolan suffers eye injury

'"I really thought it was a helluva of a game," said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, whose team was playing for the sixth time in nine days. "You're not OK with losing a point, but you are OK with getting a point on the road."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Toronto 3

'"It was three bonehead plays on those three goals on a night when you've done a lot more right than the opposition and should have gotten two points," said Leafs coach Pat Quinn on his team's second period lapses.' … [Read more...] about Leafs tie Sabres, lose Nolan to eye injury

'Buffalo continues to have troubles playing in Toronto. The Sabres haven’t won in twelve games and have been outscored 34-18. The last Buffalo win in Toronto was on October 31st 1998.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Escapes Toronto With A 3-3 Tie

The Buffalo Sabres started their New Year's resolution a few hours early and are determined to stick to their goal. And that goal is to score more goals this new year. So far their resolution is a resounding success. … [Read more...] about Sabres resolution: Score more goals!

'Record last 5: 4-1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Maple Leafs

'"To this point, we've had a decent year and most teams are ready for us," Ley cautioned. "They got off to a rough start there (one win in December before Christmas), but they have the talent there. It's one of those games we have to be prepared to play and somehow get this jinx or whatever it is off our backs."' … [Read more...] about Sabres have rattled Leafs

'Since the Buffalo lineup is filled with pint-sized players -- the likes of Afinogenov, Chris Drury, Daniel Briere and J.P. Dumont -- the focus is on speed, not aggression. The Leafs can likely use their significant size advantage to batter their diminutive opponents.' … [Read more...] about Leafs Game Day

'"We've had this in us the whole time, but this is finally back-to-back games where we got some goals," left wing Taylor Pyatt said.' … [Read more...] about Anaheim ducks for cover

'"His success really revolved around their power play," Regier said of Delmore's potency in Nashville. "Sometimes some (players) fit, sometimes some don't. This one didn't. It really isn't anything more than a decision to go with younger players."' … [Read more...] about Delmore dispatched to waiver wire

'"It seemed to be one of those nights," Gerber said. "They got a couple of lucky goals, I thought. They just squeezed through somehow, hit the right spots."' … [Read more...] about Calendar turns, Ducks' luck vs. Sabres doesn't

'Buffalo is 7-0-2 in its last nine against Anaheim, including a 5-2 win on Oct. 24.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Anaheim 2