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Buffalo getting worked up

‘The Sabres will also open HSBC Arena and they’re expecting another 10,000-12,000 fans to enjoy the festivities on the big screen to raise money for charity as well.’

Bowls will intercept Winter Classic viewership

‘There’s plenty on the line for the NHL. NBC has not committed to the 2008-09 season and the success of the outdoor game will help the network decide about continuing to televise hockey beyond this season.’

Ottawa 5, Buffalo 3

‘”We’ve played each other so much over the last two years, it doesn’t matter who’s going good or how the past couple weeks have been going,” said Heatley, who had his 16th multi-point game of the year. “Whether they are hot or not, we know it’s going to be a tough game.”‘

Ottawa 5, Buffalo 3

‘”We were on a good roll, we had won six games in a row,” said Mair. “Tonight we wanted to keep that going. We have a tough stretch here, most of January we’re on the road. I thought when we skate well we’re able to keep up with that team (the Senators). They have a couple of injuries on the back end. We can play with any team in this league.”‘

Sens Stop Sabres Win Streak At Six

‘With less than three minutes remaining, Jason Spezza took a hooking penalty to give Buffalo a good chance to tie it late in the third. The Sabres could not convert on the power play and the Senators finished it off with an empty net goal by Dany Heatley with less than one second left on the clock.’

Senators end Sabres’ winning streak

‘Ottawa’s top line trio of Dany Heatley, Daniel Alfredsson and Jason Spezza had six combined points on the night and Martin Gerber stopped 29 shots in the victory.’