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'The Islanders thought they had tied it with 1:42 left after Miller was pushed across the goal line in a big scramble in front. Referee Mike Leggo, positioned behind the goal, immediately waved off the goal and his decision was upheld by replay.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, NY Islanders 2

'Chris Drury's pair of goals led Buffalo to a 4-2 win over the New York Islanders in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series at Nassau Coliseum.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, NY Islanders 2

'The Sabres head home looking to wrap up the series on Friday night at 7 pm.' … [Read more...] about Drury Nets Two In Game Four Win

'But it's hard not to look at these games and be justifiably impressed with how the 8th-seeded Isles are performing seemingly beyond themselves at every turn: how their aggressiveness is trapping the Sabres' offense; how their fore-check is bewildering the Sabres' defense; and how their non-stop motor is generating constant opportunities -- in this game, more legit scoring … [Read more...] about Grading the Sabres: Game 4

'Chris Drury was clutch again scoring two goals off rebounds.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Coming Home Happy

'"I brought my legs back together and there were no sticks to push it in," said Miller. "The ref said the one that made the difference was the guy that just dove at me with his hands out. I asked, 'What about the guy that came in sliding feet first and kicked me into the net like a wrestling move?' The puck was above the goal line the whole time until those guys made … [Read more...] about Isles Push, Sabres Pull Out Win

'Led by their stalwart co-captain and star netminder, Buffalo's conquest came with few passengers aboard their top-seeded freight train, nearing a final stop in the first round series with the Islanders in what promises to be a festive and frenzied atmosphere inside HSBC Arena in Game Five on Friday.' … [Read more...] about ECQF # 4: Sabres 4, Islanders 2

'"I don't care what anyone says, that was a goal," Isles' coach Ted Nolan stated in his press conference. "They said we pushed the goaltender in, but the puck was in the net before he was pushed."' … [Read more...] about Surviving the Island

'Superhero - Ales Kotalik. Another great game from the man I said should be benched in place of Daniel Paille. He has played terrific in the last two games, and he’s starting to get chances out of strong forechecking and transition.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lead series 3-1 after sweeping on Long Island

Amerks can't fret Bulldogs' blowouts (Rochester D&C) Amerks have surprised before in playoffs (Rochester D&C) Will Price get the start? (Hamilton Spectator) It's hard to be quite so bullish about Hamilton (Hamilton Spectator) Hamilton at Rochester (Hamilton Spectator) Anticipation mounts as Game One draws near (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'Paille had three goals and 11 points in 29 games. But Mair's a better option. That's not a knock on Paille, who would be in the lineup of the other 15 playoff teams.' … [Read more...] about Assessing Sabres-Isles for 3 games

'"I hope he can play, but we won't know for sure until later," Ruff said after Wednesday's game-day skate. However, this came as news to Connolly, who said he felt "fresh."' … [Read more...] about Sabres may sit 'sore' Connolly

'The fans are crying about a goal they feel shouldn't have counted. The coach is whining about one team being helped by the refs. Chants of No Goal, charges of favoritism! So this is what it's like to be on the other side? I like it. I think I'll just wiggle my toes in the warm sand and ask for another shot of Tequila.' … [Read more...] about Another shot!

'“Playoff time you have to step up that extra step,” Tallinder said after Tuesday’s practice. “You have to block that shot. You have to do that out-of-character stuff because right now it’s win or die on every shot.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres think outside the box

'“That’s the value and why you have him in there,” Ruff said. “It’s hitting. He’s a really good skater. He had a timely goal for us [Monday] night. He made a great play on the goal in the first game. You’re looking at two goals in the series that he was a big part of. That’s tough to replace. He’s being … [Read more...] about Mair&#8217s grit adds bite to Sabres