Archives for February 4, 2013

'Most of the 18,831 who came to First Niagara Center got an early start toward their Super Bowl parties by filing out during the Sabres’ listless third period. They booed as they exited.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall as Panthers rally

'Vanek can do no wrong these days, but frightening for Buffalo is that it still hasn’t translated into enough victories for anyone to believe the Sabres are going anywhere this season.' … [Read more...] about Vanek’s Hart start being wasted

'“When they boo you, it means they miss you,” said a smiling Campbell. “I try to take it as a positive and that’s the case. They’re great fans here. I love coming back here. I still have friends here and to score a game-winner is great. A lot of good times here, good memories.”' … [Read more...] about Campbell laughs off boos

'The Sabres possess no scoring beyond the trio of Vanek, Cody Hodgson and Jason Pominville. They can’t hold leads or play tight defensively for an entire 60 minutes, either.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow lead to Panthers, waste Vanek’s 3-point effort

'“He took a pretty hard shot,” Ruff said inside the First Niagara Center prior to the game. “It depends. It could be day-to-day. It could be a little bit more.”' … [Read more...] about Brennan replaces Sekera on banged-up blue line

Florida Panthers storm back, get first road win (Miami Herald) Florida Panthers’ George Parros makes powerful impact (Miami Herald) Campbell swats in winner in 4-3 comeback victory over Sabres (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Panthers Wrap-Up: Panthers 4, Sabres 3 (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Florida Coverage

'Thomas Vanek and Cody Hodgson had a goal and assist each, and Alexander Sulzer also scored for Buffalo, which dropped to 1-5-1 since opening the season with two wins.' … [Read more...] about Campbell lifts Panthers to 4-3 win over Sabres

'Coach Lindy Ruff said before the game that Sekera will miss at least a few days and potentially longer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Sekera ruled out against Panthers

'Thomas Vanek and Cody Hodgson each had a goal and two assists, while Alexander Sulzer also lit the lamp and Ryan Miller made 29 saves for Buffalo, which dropped its second straight game and sixth of its last seven overall.' … [Read more...] about Florida 4, Buffalo 3

'The Sabres drop to 3-5-2 on the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Blow 2-goal Lead, Lose 4-3 to Panthers

'I realize the team is tired after playing in Montreal yesterday, but good teams find a way to overcome and win.' … [Read more...] about What team is this?

'Florida straddled Buffalo with its fifth loss in seven games. The Sabres have earned three points during that stretch and sit at the bottom of the Northeast Division standings.' … [Read more...] about Panthers rally for 4-3 win over Sabres