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'Buffalo moved seven points ahead of the Atlantic-leading New Jersey Devils with both teams left with nine remaining games. The Sabres are also closing in on clinching the Northeast Division by pulling seven points out on the Ottawa Senators while still maintaining a game in hand. The win also moved the Sabres into first overall in the NHL with 101 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres punish Capitals to expand Eastern lead

'Andrew Peters fighting Donald Brashear. And it was frightening as Peters got eaten alive. Down goes Peters! Down goes Peters! It was like Ali-Frazier (Peters was Frazier).' … [Read more...] about Postgame power play

Hunter scores winning goal for Amerks (Rochester D&C) Amerks catch Bulldogs (Hamilton Spectator) Hunter's game-winner draws Rochester even with Hamilton after 4-3 victory (CP) Hunter's game-winner draws Amerks Win Second Straight (RNews.com) Hunter's late goal leifts Amerks over Bulldogs (Amerks.com) Amerks sign Forward Tanner Glass (Amerks.com) Florida reassigns Taylor … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'"Tim Connolly skated for about a half an hour," said head coach Lindy Ruff following his team's morning skate on Wednesday. "If it goes on pace, we'll probably get him in some practices next week I hope."' … [Read more...] about Connolly Progressing To Practice

'The Sabres, beginning with Wednesday's game against the Washington Capitals, will be unveiling the "RJ Collectibles' line of hats and T-shirts. The merchandise, named after legendary Sabres' play-by-play man Rick Jeanneret, features such sayings as "Now Do You Believe" and "These Guys are Scary Good."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' announcer a selling point

'“I understand [criticism from those who want more production from Zubrus],” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “If I was disappointed in his play, I would tell you, but I can only go by the number of opportunities. You’d like to see him cash in on some of those, but as long as the opportunities are there and he’s garnering play ... He’s been … [Read more...] about Zubrus wings it

'Kotalik has missed 13 games with a sprained knee. He’s unsatisfied with the lack of explosiveness when he skates. “I’m still not 100 percent, and I’m still feeling it in the different motions and in the movements,” Kotalik said. “I really need to be on top of my game, so until the pain goes away I’m not going to go out there. But I can … [Read more...] about Paille nears return; Kotalik in no rush

'They can only hope that Conklin's first and thus far only start with the team last Thursday in Florida is a sign of things to come. Conklin was superb in stopping 42 of 45 shots during a 5-3 Buffalo victory. "My mindset going into it was you want to make a good impression," he said. "You want guys to feel comfortable with you in the net -- not just the … [Read more...] about Conklin a good sign for Sabres

'For the first year and a half of Ovechkin's NHL career, Zubrus was much more than another teammate. He was his center, interpreter, confidant and, for a while, his roommate on the road.' … [Read more...] about Ovechkin's Old Friend Is New Rival

Ovechkin's Old Friend Is New Rival (Washington Post) Washington (26-34-13) at Buffalo (46-19-7) (AP) Sabres look to move closer to division, conference titles (Sportsticker) Washington Capitals (26-34-13) at Buffalo Sabres (46-19-7) (The Sports Network) Caps Make Final 2006-07 Visit to Buffalo (WashingtonCaps.com) Game notes (WashingtonCaps.com) Game # 73: Washington @ … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Washington Coverage (Updated 11:00 a.m.)

'"I thought I was dying then, I really did. I thought I didn't have long to live."' … [Read more...] about Seconds of infamy

'The Sabres finished last season ranked third on the power play and second on the penalty kill. They amassed 110 man-advantage goals, while allowing only 59. As of Monday they ranked 20th on the power play and 23rd on the penalty kill. They have netted 62 power-play goals and have given up exactly as many.' … [Read more...] about Special teams unsettling Sabres

'They can’t win the Cup if Miller plays the way he has in March. Miller has played a couple of good games, but he’s 3-5 with an .893 save percentage this month. It’s not that he’s been bad. He’s been average.' … [Read more...] about Miller needs to get fresh for playoffs

'The Buffalo Sabres have made it all but official: They will have no playoff tickets left to sell to the general public this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sell out playoff tickets

'He said his 2-year-old son, Jacob, saw the mask, put it over his head and ran around their Haddonfield family room chanting "Let's Go Flyers!" "He used to yell, Let's Go Buffalo!' all the time, so we've got him switched around pretty quick," Biron said.' … [Read more...] about Flyers’ Biron hopes he’s found a home here