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Ottawa Senators knock off Sabres in season opener (Ottawa Sun) Ottawa Senators simply trying to survive tough start to season (Ottawa Sun) Anderson outduels Miller as Senators win opener (Ottawa Citizen) Photo gallery (Ottawa Citizen) Anderson has the best of Miller (Le Droit) Photo gallery (OttawaSenators.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Former Sabres forward Clarke MacArthur set up the goal to spoil the Sabres' home opener.' … [Read more...] about Karlsson lifts Senators to 1-0 win over Sabres

'Miller took little solace in making 45 stops and firing up a sellout crowd of 19,070 for the Sabres' home opener. "I just needed to make one more save there," he said. "It's disappointing."' … [Read more...] about Anderson brilliant in shutout of Sabres as Senators win season opener

'Ottawa controlled the puck from the start, firing off 23 unsuccessful shots in the first period. The Sens' best scoring opportunity came early in the first as Karlsson fired a slap shot through heavy traffic, but Miller located the disc at the last second and turned it away.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 1, Buffalo 0

'Vanek also had a golden opportunity three minutes into the third period on a partial breakaway, but the play was neatly broken up by a diving Erik Karlsson. Both teams came flying out of the gates in a quick and entertaining start. The teams combined for 39 shots on goal in the first period, though neither was able to find the back of the net due to strong goaltending. That … [Read more...] about Senators’ Anderson wins goalie battle

'Last year it was Jason Pominville and Thomas Vanek scoring the bulk of the Buffalo offense early in the season, while the rest of the team struggled. So far no one has really found their scoring touch, and many fans are already "suffering."' … [Read more...] about Karlsson spoils Sabres home opener

'Larsson started the game between Tyler Ennis and Steve Ott, but with just one goal in four periods, Ron Rolston changed the lines putting Larsson between John Scott and Pat Kaleta.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Larsson tries to make his mark

'"That's not a fun way to lose, especially in our [home] opener," he said. "We wanted more energy and try to create some confidence here. We're going to make some mistakes. We have to come together as a team here. Would've been nice to grind one out and get an ugly one. You just have to gain points where you can get them. I just needed to make one more save there. It's … [Read more...] about Senators beat Sabres in goaltending duel

'“He showed us why he’s the best goaltender in the world,” Sabres defensemen Mike Weber said. “It’s discouraging from our standpoint as a team in front of him that we gave up [a combined 52 shots and missed shots] against. But again, he stood on his head and it’s extremely discouraging that we let him down and gave them a goal there.”' … [Read more...] about Miller makes 45 saves in loss to Senators

Amerks blown away by Griffins in season opener (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Grand Rapids Griffins look prepared to defend Calder Cup, win season-opener 8-1 (Grand Rapids Press) Amerks drop home opener to defending champs (Amerks.com) Amerks sign forward Alex Hutchings to PTO (Amerks.com) Griffins open season with 8-1 … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'“It’s frustrating, especially with the first five-on-three to start the season. That’s a juicy opportunity with clean ice,” Tyler Ennis said after practice Thursday. “It would have been nice to kick the season off with a quick five-on-three goal like that. Definitely frustrating but it’s not going to get any better complaining and whining and pouting about it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ youth, power play may test fans’ patience in home opener

'“Roby epitomizes hockey in Buffalo and he’s treated the fans here to more than three decades of his incredible knowledge and passion for the game,” Sabres President Ted Black said. “His insight and humor will be missed on our broadcasts next season but he will certainly be around our Sabres family for years to come. It will be special to see Roby pass the torch to Brad, who … [Read more...] about Robitaille hanging up mike at season’s end

'“What he did for me my first year coming into the league … not many guys get that,” Myers said Thursday inside the First Niagara Center after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s home opener against the Ottawa Senators. “It was a huge contribution to the success I had that year and the success he had that year.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tyler Myers hoping to recapture elite form back beside Henrik Tallinder

'“He’s going to get a good opportunity,” Rolston said about Larsson. “I like everything about him, the way he works, his preparation. He’s a good detail player. But this will give him a good opportunity to play with some good players and show us what he can do. Another young guy in the lineup, but I think it’s a good thing because I think he’s ready. Now it’s just gaining those … [Read more...] about Ville Leino’s cracked rib opens up opportunity for Sabres rookie Johan Larsson

'This is not to put down Sabres fans. To the contrary, I respect them as some of the most passionate fans among the U.S-based teams in the NHL. If you want to continue being a “Sabres watcher,” by all means enjoy it.' … [Read more...] about A hockey fan, you say? Prove it.