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'"The last two games have been very important," said head coach Lindy Ruff, whose team out hit the Senators 19-14. "We battled and clawed for every inch of ice. "We're gaining a little bite, a little attitude and a little bit of physical tone that I thought was missing."' … [Read more...] about Edgy Sabres Win Second In A Row

'Displaying a sterling work ethic and eagerness to dish out the same kind of physical contact that Senators coach Bryan Murray's team sought to inflict on the hosts, the Sabres unearthed two more gems of optimism for the weeks ahead, by witnessing two of their slumping scoring stars lead the way and their suddenly-surging power play help win them another two points.' … [Read more...] about Game # 56: Sabres 3, Senators 2

'It was a night of dead giveaways and crazy bounces.' … [Read more...] about Sabres finally find a way to solve Senators

'He gets his share of highlight-reel goals, and to my recollection he's the first player to be dubbed "Cookie Monster" by Rick Jeanneret, but he wears the captain's "C" because he's a lead-by-example player with a competitive streak that overpowers any physical shortcomings he may have.' … [Read more...] about Danny Briere: ”Buffalo Smelled Like Hockey”

'"Physically, he was small and had a lot of upper body development to work on. But once he hit the ice that was a different story," Ruff said. "He could fly. He managed to avoid the big hits. And Phil was a marked player. He could handle the puck very well. It wasn't long into his first season in the NHL that he earned the respect of his teammates."' … [Read more...] about A fitting honor for Housley in Buffalo

Inability to kill off penalties dooms Amerks (Rochester D&C) Hennessy celebrates birthday with two key 3rd-period goals (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Binghamton 4, Rochester 2 (AP) Sens Avoid Season Sweep (RNews.com) Four third-period goals sink Amerks (Amerks.com) B-Sens win third straight; beat nemesis Rochester 4-2 (BinghamtonSenators.com) Getting to know … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'Vanek's second goal came on the power play and during a wild scramble in front. Vanek's first shot from the slot -- and with goalie Ray Emery out of position -- was stopped by diving defenseman Anton Volchenkov. The puck caromed to the left circle, where Ales Kotalik fanned on his attempt, but the shot slid to the right post and Vanek slipped it into the open … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Ottawa 2

'The game was tied throughout much of the third period after Ottawa made it 2-2 early in the stanza, but Buffalo grabbed the lead with four minutes left when Ales Kotalik sent a shot on net from the top of the right circle that went wide, but Vanek redirected it past Emery for a 3-2 lead. A tripping penalty by Mike Fisher with 2:35 to play effectively killed any chance … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Ottawa 2

'Martin Biron is set to start in goal tonight for the Buffalo Sabres in their tilt with the Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about Biron To Start Against Ottawa

'At 440 calories, the chicken sandwich - a 4.5 oz. chicken breast grilled and served on a sesame seed roll - is probably one of the best fast-food choices at the arena, especially if you add tomato and lettuce, according to dietitian Glenda Reardon of the Niagara County Office for the Aging. And by all means, skip the fries - even if they are cooked in soybean oil. … [Read more...] about Sabres' fans do have healthy choices

'"I think if you saw a hockey game like that every night, you'd be pretty happy," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres earn some Southern comfort

'"I'm very excited and honored to receive this award and become part of a special group of people, including the legendary Scotty Bowman," Housley said. "Scotty and the Sabres took a chance on a kid from a Minnesota high school, and I will never forget that."' … [Read more...] about Housley joins Sabres' Hall tonight

'Season Series: Senators lead, 4-1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Senators

'"If you play a team that has played the night before, you have to give them hell early," said Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson. "If they get up by one or two early, it makes it a lot easier for them."' … [Read more...] about Senators eager to pounce on a tired Buffalo team

'The Sabres are currently experiencing exactly what the Senators went through during the middle of the 2005-06 season, and are finding it difficult to live up to their own lofty early season expectations.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look like Senators of a year ago