SabresBeat

'The Sabres were 1-5-2 against Ottawa during the 2005-06 regular season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Senators

'Each time they step on the ice, the fans will be there. They won't desert the Sabres, even if they fall short of a Stanley Cup title. "We love this team," Kramarz said. "We love them so much ... we'll still be here."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans have high hopes

'Despite spotting the visitors an ungodly number of power play chances in what became a symphony of whistles -- although many, to be frank, were well-deserved -- Buffalo eked out a heartstopping 5-4 shootout win over Montreal in front of a sold out crowd that wasn’t sure if it was June or October.' … [Read more...] about Briere keeps making his case for deal

'While it may be a little early to be thinking about the Stanley Cup, Buffalo's pulsating 5-4 shootout victory over the Canadiens had nearly as much drama as games that are played in May or June.' … [Read more...] about Sabres flaunt mettle in rally

Koivu gets past eye injury (Montreal Gazette) First few days of NHL season delivers some surprising results for hockey fans (Montreal Gazette) Habs have fewer and fewer francophones on the ice (Montreal Gazette) Sabres rattle Habs (Toronto Sun) Late collapse spoils Carbonneau's debut (Toronto Globe and Mail) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage (Updated 7:00 a.m.)

'The Sabres won their home opener with a wild finish, three times overcoming two-goal deficits and twice in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top Canadiens in Shootout

'Buffalo's power play went 0-for-5 in the game and is now 0-for-14 on the season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Montreal 4 (SO)

'Sabres forward Thomas Vanek would eventually notch the game winner in the shootout to complete the comeback and the 5-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Complete Comeback; Win In Shootout

'Maxim Afinogenov scored with 14.9 seconds remaining in regulation...'. … [Read more...] about Determination earns second win

'In each of their games thus far, the Sabres have been slow out of the gate to find their rhythm but used their relentless speed to dictate a frenetic pace and tempo, eventually igniting offensive chances in the process. If this keeps up, Buffalo fans may have to be prepared for a playoff-intense season that lasts for 9 months.' … [Read more...] about Game # 2: Sabres 5, Canadiens 4 (SO)

'Consecutive shootout wins to start a season? Was there a full moon up there tonight or something?' … [Read more...] about Post-Game Power Play: Sabres 5, Canadiens 4 (SO)

Amerks off to a flying start (Rochester D&C) Amerks make opening night memorable for newcomers (Rochester D&C) Newest (Albany Times Union) Rochester 6, Albany 0 (AP) Spectacular Opener (RNews.com) Amerks Rout Rats in Opener (WROC-TV) Amerks earn fourth opening-home shutout (Amerks.com) River Rats fall in opener (AlbanyRiverRats.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

Game Center Box Score Full Play-by-Play Recap Game Photos … [Read more...] about Post Game: Canadiens vs. Sabres

'"As a shooter, he has one of the best releases that I've ever seen."' … [Read more...] about Pominville looking forward

'"The arena is absolutely essential to us staying in Buffalo," said Daniel DiPofi, the Sabres' chief operating officer. "You cannot have a viable NHL team without a modern-day arena. You can't do it."' … [Read more...] about HSBC Arena at 10 is a checkered success