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Miller comes to own defense this time

‘”He’s going to come hard to the net every time,” said Miller, who made 32 saves. “I was ready for that one. I got my hands up and just got right in the mix after that. I’ve got to do the same thing. I can’t sit back and let guys take advantage of me, either, so I just tried to get right in the pileup and do what I could do, which is not a whole lot but at least show I’m not going to take it.”‘

West Seneca’s Mueller gets call for other blue and gold against hometown team

‘”When I found out that I was getting called up and that it was against the Sabres, it was like my first game all over again,” said the 25-year-old, who played 15 games with Nashville last season. “Last year my parents got to come up and it was exciting. This year, it’s just me. There will be a lot of people at home watching, for sure.”‘

Grier leaves game with hockey bag full of respect

‘”I’ve been pretty much at peace with it,” Grier said. “My body was telling me that that was enough, that there wasn’t a whole lot left to give. I feel like I left everything out on the ice and gave everything I could. I haven’t had any regrets. It just kind of seemed like it was time [to retire].”‘

Adam has goal, assist as Sabres top Predators 3-2

‘Tootoo, who expects he will have to face the NHL’s disciplinary committee, thought Miller should have been penalized as part of the pileup after the collision. “There were four guys throwing jabs at me for a good 30 seconds,” Tootoo said. “I was defenseless. What am I supposed to do? Take them all on? That’s unfortunate that Miller didn’t get anything called towards him, but that’s all I can say.”’

Buffalo 3, Nashville 2

‘Later, Buffalo’s Derek Roy caused a turnover and found a streaking Ennis in the slot to make it 3-1 Buffalo, but Legwand’s sharp-angle goal with 95 seconds left made it interesting at the end. Miller, however, closed the door on several tries late to escape with the win.’

Sabres trump Predators 3-2

‘The Sabres were able to hold on for the 3-2 victory despite being outshot by the home team 17-4 in the final frame, and 34-14 overall in the game.’

Music City Magic

‘His biggest stop came with 4:06 left in the second period. Nashville’s Jordin Tootoo crashed into Miller, knocking him out of the net and onto the ice. The collision prompted a pileup of players, and Miller threw several punches at Tootoo after they hit the ice.’