Archives for March 12, 2006

'Martin Biron stopped 37 shots in the win for Buffalo, which has defeated Boston in all six contests this season.'

'The Sabres converted 3-of-6 power-play opportunities, but also allowed a shorthanded goal — their third in two games and NHL-worst 16th of the season.'

'Buffalo has four meetings remaining with the first-place Senators, beginning next Saturday in Ottawa.'

'Ruff first informed The Buffalo News of the diagnosis in a story published Sunday. He said he is awaiting further tests on his daughter Madeleine after the mass, about the size of a quarter, was discovered Friday during tests at Buffalo Women and Children's Hospital.'

'"They've done a tremendous job," Ruff said of the Cunneyworth, assistant coach Doug Houda and the rest of the crew in Rochester. "It's a lot like here. Some of it is proximity. Rochester is right next door to us, and it really makes for a great working relationship." Concurred Gaustad: "It helps being close. I think it's a great example of what the NHL and AHL should be."

‘D Nick Boynton returns from one-game suspension for throat-slash gesture against Montreal.’

Boston (25-29-10) at Buffalo (41-16-5) (AP)

Surging Sabres hope to extend winning streak (Sportsticker)

Boston Bruins (25-29-10) at Buffalo Sabres (41-16-5) (The Sports Network)

Boston Bruins (25-29-10) at Buffalo Sabres (41-16-5) (BostonBruins.com)

Game notes (BostonBruins.com)

‘”It exemplifies a little bit of our season,” Sabres co-captain Chris Drury said. “There’s no quit no matter what’s left on the clock or what the situation is.”‘

‘No wonder the Sabres didn’t need to do anything rash at the deadline. The other teams were doing it for them.’

‘”There’s no need to guess,” Ruff said Saturday afternoon, before the Sabres took the ice against the Flyers. “It’s something a lot of people have dealt with. Really, all we ask is that you say a prayer.”‘