Archives for April 3, 2004

'``There's no good feeling about not making the playoffs, but it's one heck of a better feeling this year than last year,'' Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Toronto 2, Buffalo 0

'The Sabres missed the playoffs for the third straight year but gave the fans something to cheer about with a 9-2-1-3 record in March and the best record in the Eastern Conference after the trade deadline. "We gained a lot of experience," defenseman Jay McKee said. "The only way to get better is with experience and hard work, especially with the young guys. … [Read more...] about Toronto 2, Buffalo 0

'The Sabres were eliminated from playoff contention when the Islanders clinched the final berth in the Eastern Conference with a victory Friday over Carolina.' … [Read more...] about Belfour blanks Sabres; Leafs pull within one of Boston

'Toronto again out shot Buffalo in the second 11-8 but could not sneak one goal past Biron. The New York Islanders at this point had just won in Carolina 6-4 to clinch the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Eliminated From Playoffs