'“It’s do-or-die,” Sabres right wing Alex Tuch said. “We got a little taste of that last game, but now, both teams are going to need to be desperate. I’m really excited. Really happy we’re able to give Sabres fans a Game 7 here."' … [Read more...] about So close to heaven in Game 7: Sabres get ready for winner-take-all showdown versus Montreal
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Mike Harrington: Buffalo Sabres confront history in rare Game 7 at home
'Overall, the Sabres are just 1-6 when playing in a Game 7. There’s lots of heartbreak there, like the injury-ravaged defense falling 4-2 at Carolina in the 2006 East final. Think Brad Park’s overtime goal in the Boston Garden in 1983 or Dave Reid’s bad-angle shot past Tom Draper in the Garden in 1992. Two nights after Hasek’s four-overtime, 70-save shutout in 1994, Martin … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Buffalo Sabres confront history in rare Game 7 at home
For Sabres, Game 7 against Canadiens will be special: ‘We’re the better team’
'Still, Tuch doesn’t want to tell them much about his past experiences. “I’ve said it a hundred times, you got to go out there and just play hockey,” he said. “I think we’re the better team.”' … [Read more...] about For Sabres, Game 7 against Canadiens will be special: ‘We’re the better team’
Monday's Montreal Coverage
Canadiens draw on Game 7 experience for Sabres series finale (Montreal Gazette) Todd: Perils of playing at home sabotaging Canadiens’ playoff run (Montreal Gazette) Canadian: The cards will have to be reshuffled in the seventh game (Journal de Montreal) If they want to win game 7, the Canadiens will have to correct a worrying trend (Journal de Montreal) For the Canadiens, … [Read more...] about Monday’s Montreal Coverage
Topsy-turvy Sabres-Canadiens 2nd-round playoff series to be decided with Game 7 at Buffalo on Monday
'“It didn’t get switched,” Ruff said on Sunday with a chuckle, referring to Buffalo’s 2-4 home record this postseason. “But we’re looking forward to giving our fans our best game.”' … [Read more...] about Topsy-turvy Sabres-Canadiens 2nd-round playoff series to be decided with Game 7 at Buffalo on Monday
Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin played the most heroic defenseman hockey game in NHL playoff history
'Dahlin scored the opening goal, tallied four assists and was an all-around menace in Buffalo's resounding 8-3 win to send this series back to a Game 7 in Buffalo. In the process, Dahlin became the first defenseman in NHL history to score five points while facing elimination...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin played the most heroic defenseman hockey game in NHL playoff history
Sabres' Jordan Greenway has a stick loss problem
'It feels like every time Greenway is out there in the defensive zone with the Sabres down a man, something happens to his stick.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jordan Greenway has a stick loss problem
What 2 know about Game 7 between the Sabres and Canadiens
'The Sabres haven't done well in past Game 7 situations, going 1-6 overall (.143 winning percentage), according to the NHL. But that one victory came at home, against the Ottawa Senators, in the first round of the 1997 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Derek Plante scored the game-winner in overtime.' … [Read more...] about What 2 know about Game 7 between the Sabres and Canadiens
Everything on the line: Sabres host Canadiens in decisive Game 7
' "I think we feel good..." said Defenseman Bowen Byram. "Obviously, we know what's at stake here. I think we also feel a little more loose, little less pressure, coming home playing in our own building, excited to have our fans behind us."' … [Read more...] about Everything on the line: Sabres host Canadiens in decisive Game 7
Sabres bring back the Beer Sabre for Game 7
'The team is making the custom-made, 20-ounce plastic sword available before the game, starting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, while supplies last.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring back the Beer Sabre for Game 7
How much do Sabres tickets cost for Game 7?
'The get-in price for Game 7 on Ticketmaster starts at $307 in the 300s, with the most expensive seats topping $1,200, as of 11 p.m. Sunday.' … [Read more...] about How much do Sabres tickets cost for Game 7?
What to know about Sabres’ game seven in Buffalo on Monday
'You can get tickets to the game at the KeyBank Center here. Tickets start at around $300 as of Monday morning. Three hours before the puck drops, there will be a free Sabrehood Block Party at the plaza outside the arena. It will feature music, photo opportunities, alumni appearances, food, and drinks.' … [Read more...] about What to know about Sabres’ game seven in Buffalo on Monday
Sabres hope to bring road mentality into Game 7 at home against Canadiens
'The disparity between home and road records in these playoffs is eye-popping.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope to bring road mentality into Game 7 at home against Canadiens
Tuch says playing Game 7 with childhood favorite Sabres is ‘dream come true'
'For the kid who grew up a Buffalo fan in Syracuse, New York, where one of his neighbors was then-Sabres forward Tim Connolly, it doesn’t get any better than this.' … [Read more...] about Tuch says playing Game 7 with childhood favorite Sabres is ‘dream come true’
Game 7 notebook | Tuch, Ruff look ahead to Monday's deciding game
'Tuch’s three Game 7s are among the most of any player on the Sabres roster. Ryan McLeod has also played in three while Tanner Pearson – who hasn’t yet played this postseason – has appeared in four. Bowen Byram and Jason Zucker have played one each.' … [Read more...] about Game 7 notebook | Tuch, Ruff look ahead to Monday’s deciding game