Archives for March 25, 2004

'And now, let’s make a return to reality. As has been their pattern of late, the Sabres played a gritty game and deserved a positive result. In nine of their last 11 games Buffalo has earned at least a point, going 6-2-0-3. Unfortunately, the Islanders have rebounded from a rough patch a few weeks ago to match the Sabres’ streak and maintain their … [Read more...] about Sabres grind out a win

It was an impressive display and a clutch victory. Now the Buffalo Sabres only need to repeat that six more times in succession and hope the New York Islanders disintegrate like a sandcastle in a tsunami. … [Read more...] about Sabres keep Islanders in their sights

One certainty about Martin Biron is that he can be asked one question, and he'll provide 37 answers. He was asked about his baseball cap Wednesday after the Sabres' morning skate, and he somehow rolled it into a story about his father working the tobacco fields back in Quebec. By the time he was finished, I wondered how he started. … [Read more...] about Biron seeks tighter grip on top job

'"He does a lot of good things for our club," coach Lindy Ruff said. "He does a lot of things that he doesn't get a lot of recognition for. He's the guy that'll respond for any teammate on the team. He's got good hands.' … [Read more...] about Mair discovers scoring touch

'The good news is the Canadiens aren't likely to meet the Buffalo Sabres in the National Hockey League playoffs. That's good news because the Canadiens have this thing about playing at HSBC Arena. They haven't won a game in Buffalo since Oct. 26, 2001, and their losing streak reached seven games last night when they dropped a 2-1 decision to the … [Read more...] about Sabres stall Habs' playoff push

'The Buffalo Sabres believe they're still in the running for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference but their fans don't seem to share that faith. Before last season, you could always count on a sellout crowd when the Canadiens played in Buffalo, but there were more than 2,000 unsold tickets for last night's game.' … [Read more...] about Habs can't end Buffalo jinx

'The Canadiens went down with a flurry of shots in the final five minutes. Some were able to get through to Biron, while others were blocked by defenders, who were diving to stop pucks at every opportunity. ``Guys were really playing hard in front of me,'' Biron said.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Montreal 1

'"The six games we have left, I know we may have to go out and win all of them," Sabres defenseman Jay McKee said. "We're looking at it as one game at a time. ... Sure, it's a big task, but I think every player in this room didn't get to the point in hockey where he is without thriving on challenges."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Montreal 1

'Regardless of the score or situation this season, a Sabres fan can never rest too easy. Buffalo was dominant for the entire game until Montreal scored in the final minutes. Luckily for the Sabres, Martin Biron was able to keep the offensive onslaught at bay to save a 2-1 victory at HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hang On For Win