Archives for March 30, 2006

‘Buffalo has 96 points and holds a six-point lead over the Philadelphia Flyers for the fourth playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.’

'Buffalo trailed the entire game but closed the gap to 2-1 when Tim Connolly broke up Brodeur's shutout bid with a little more than 5 minutes left with a wrist shot through traffic. But Gionta scored 1:05 later to give the Devils a two-goal cushion.'

'“I don’t have enough time to tell you right now,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said when asked if he was relieved the steak was over. “It’s a big relief.”'

'He will miss Thursday's contest in New Jersey and Saturday's game at Toronto.'

‘He will be eligible to return when the Sabres complete a two-game series at Toronto on Monday.’

‘Briere will forfeit $19.775.62 in salary, which will go to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.’

‘The incident occurred midway through the second period. As the play turned up ice, Leetch began making his way to the bench for a line change when he hooked Briere around the legs. That caused the Sabres forward to fall, waving his stick wildly and striking the Bruins defenseman in the head.’

Buffalo (45-21-6) at New Jersey (36-27-9) (AP)

Sabres look for first road win vs. Devils in five years (Sportsticker)

Buffalo Sabres (45-21-6) at New Jersey Devils (36-27-9) (The Sports Network)

‘The Sabres have 21 road wins, two shy of franchise single-season record set in 1983-84.’

‘”I don’t have enough time to tell you right now [how good this feels],” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “It’s a great relief.”‘