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'It's the same knee that forced him to miss two games and the Olympics last month. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said the knee will be evaluated again on Friday, but doesn't think the injury will be serious. "It looks like just a bruise," Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Hecht bruises right knee

'While they are a complete team in virtually every way, their offence is what has propelled them close to the top of the league standings.' … [Read more...] about Surprising Sabres

'The Sabres gained a point on the Ottawa Senators, who lost in a shootout to Boston. Buffalo now has 93 points while Ottawa has 94. The two teams will play for first place in the division Saturday night in Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Down Leafs For Eighth Win In A Row

'"I reaaly thought he was back on his game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres slide by Leafs

Amerks have no more room for error in drive for playoffs (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres travel to Ottawa for a showdown on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Toronto 1

'Ryan Miller finished with 27 saves for the Sabres, who last won eight straight during a franchise-record 10-game streak in January 1984.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Toronto 1

'During the years that Ray was accumulating 3,207 career penalty minutes -- the sixth highest in NHL history -- Ray was also visiting and befriending children with cancer and other diseases at Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo. Ray may be able to bench-press Pittsburgh -- he's certainly the strongest person I've ever met -- but he's also one of … [Read more...] about Caregiving: Athletes as caregivers

'The Sabres are on a roll rarely seen in their history, and every player on the roster is part of it. But while each of the four lines can take its place as the headliner, no act is tougher to follow than Briere, Dumont and Hecht.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ hot line rings ’em up

'"I looked at the hit afterward, we talked about it," Connolly said, "and anybody who didn't have a brace on there and had not even had an MCL injury, they probably would have injured their MCL the way that my leg bent. But the brace was there to hold it in place. If I hadn't been hurt and hadn't had the brace on, I probably would have hurt it."' … [Read more...] about Knee brace saves Connolly from a twist of fate

'The Sabres have 10 players with 30-plus points, second in the league.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Maple Leafs

'The Sabres have 18 regular-season games remaining, and 17 will be at their normal home of MSG. The season finale April 18 in Carolina will be on OLN. The first round of the playoffs will return to MSG, as will any second-round games that NBC or OLN decline to pick up.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans may face TV shutout

'"He's received so many e-mails and cards and letters and phone calls, people coming forward with offers to help in any way they can, be it medically or with moral support," McCutcheon said. "I know for a fact Lindy appreciates it and that's helped him. He's taking it one day at a time. He's in our prayers, and we all continue to look for the best outcome."' … [Read more...] about Sabres there for Ruff as he deals with daughter’s illness

Leafs in tough against sharp Sabres (Toronto Star) Time to rattle Sabres (Toronto Sun) Leafs hope to beat Punch's Curse on Sabres' home ice (Toronto Globe and Mail) Toronto (30-28-6) at Buffalo (43-16-5) (AP) Briere, Sabres take the ice in search of eighth straight win (Sportsticker) Toronto Maple Leafs (30-28-6) at Buffalo Sabres (43-16-5) (The Sports Network) Belfour … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Toronto Coverage (Updated 2:00 p.m.)

Slow start hurts Amerks in loss, race for playoffs (Rochester D&C) Zigomanis is the forward who got away (Rochester D&C) Peoria takes cross from Rochester (Peoria Journal Star) Peoria 2, Rochester 1 (AP) Amerks Slide Back (RNews.com) Amerks fall to Peoria, 2-1; lose ground to Toronto (Amerks.com) Rivermen Eek Out 2-1 Win Over Americans (Rivermen.net) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage