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'The Montreal Canadiens saved their best for last. After playing rope-a-dope for most of the night, they delivered an uppercut that staggered the Buffalo Sabres in the third period and then knocked them out in overtime in a 2-1 victory on Friday night at HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Montreal's last second goal sinks Buffalo in overtime

'With not much to distinguish between the collective speed in each team's arsenal, the Montreal game plan of filling the neutral zone with obstacles with which to disrupt the Sabres' end-to-end transition game, and playing a more physical brand in outhitting Buffalo (25-12), proved very effective in throwing the Eastern Conference leader out of their comfort … [Read more...] about Game # 23: Canadiens 2, Sabres 1 (OT)

Amerks roll with lift from Olesz (Rochester D&C) Hall of Famer Gibson likes the 'new' rink (Rochester D&C) Rochester 5, Iowa 2 (AP) Amerks Rout Iowa (RNews.com) Amerks shoot down Stars 5-2 (Amerks.com) Doug Gibson returns to BCA (Amerks.com) Stars falter in Rochester (IowaStarsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'The bottom line is this. At press time the Sabres are eight points ahead of their closest competition in the Eastern Conference, and it's only November. They are the only NHL team with over 90 goals, let alone 100.' … [Read more...] about Is anyone in the East even close to the Sabres?

'The Buffalo Sabres have just concluded a stretch in which they played seven games in eleven nights, and they're not out of the woods.' … [Read more...] about Sabres in position to get even better

'Being Brian Campbell today is like living in a fantasy world. He's one of the most popular players on a Buffalo Sabres team that is being embraced by this town like few other teams have. He's one of the most respected voices in a dressing room filled with leaders. His name is among the NHL's best in several categories, playing for a team that is the league's best.' … [Read more...] about Campbell is living the dream

'Taking away the one goal awarded for each shootout victory, the Sabres have scored 97 times. That's an average of 4.41 per game, nearly a full goal higher than second-place Anaheim. The Ducks' 80 goals work out to 3.48 per game. The Sabres have almost 21/2 times the output of the Columbus Blue Jackets, the team with the least offensive might. Columbus has 42 goals for a 2.10 … [Read more...] about Nobody even comes close in scoring column

'G Cristobal Huet has won his last four starts, in which he's allowed only seven goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Canadiens

'The Buffalo Sabres coach has not always enjoyed Tucker's alleged tactics, especially last season when he accused the Maple Leaf winger of going after the knee of Jochen Hecht. So, imagine our shock this week when we approached Ruff and asked him who has been the biggest surprise thus far in the young NHL season.' … [Read more...] about Early looks, for just a quarter

'Playing against the NHL's best team is a pretty good litmus test a quarter into the season. "Whether you play them in the first game, the 50th game or the last game of the season, it's always a test when you're playing the best in the league," Canadiens assistant captain Craig Rivet said after practice yesterday at the Bell Centre.' … [Read more...] about Defence is key for Habs

Defence is key for Habs (Montreal Gazette) Montreal (12-5-3) at Buffalo (18-3-1) (AP) High-flying Sabres host Canadiens in Northeast Division clash (Sportsticker) Montreal Canadiens (12-5-3) at Buffalo Sabres (18-3-1) (The Sports Network) Game # 23: Montreal @ Buffalo (SabresFans.com) Off to Buffalo (HabsWorld.net) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage (Updated 5:00 p.m.)

Younger Amerks following veteran Smith (Rochester D&C) Getting to know Sabres prospect Mark Mancari (LetsGoSabres.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'Still, the endless whistles were still ringing in the ears of some Maple Leafs as they thought about the game in the dressing room afterwards. McCabe took two penalties, including one in the second period that led to a power-play goal by Briere. "We battled a lot of adversity tonight I can tell you that," the defenceman said afterwards. "If that call on me … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs take 7-4 loss to Buffalo Sabres in stride

'We asked him to make a big commitment in the conditioning part of it that would allow him to play a lot better game," said Ruff. "And you have to give him credit, he came into camp in absolutely fabulous shape. His weight right now is about 20 pounds lighter than he used to be. And he's stronger. So you figure it out," continued Ruff. "You've got more energy, there's less … [Read more...] about Vanek comes back stronger this season after being healthy scratch in playoffs

'As much as conventional wisdom and the Sabres record in '05-'06 with the opening goal (36-5-4) would say otherwise, the team continues to thrive with the jump-start that an early deficit provides them, going an unblemished 9-0-1 this season when yielding the opening goal.' … [Read more...] about Game # 22: Sabres 7, Maple Leafs 4