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'The Sabres have given up 12 short-handed goals this season, tied with Washington for the most in the league.' … [Read more...] about Montreal 3, Buffalo 2, OT

'Sabres forward and German national team player Jochen Hecht will miss at least two weeks, including the Turin Olympics, after spraining his knee Thursday night.' … [Read more...] about Hecht sprains knee, to miss Turin Olympics

'The Sabres lit the lamp with just 27 seconds remaining in regulation, as Pominville redirected Ales Kotalik's shot from the point past Huet to knot the game at 2-2 and force overtime. Kovalev, though, netted his second tally of the night 39 ticks into the extra session to end the game.' … [Read more...] about Montreal 3, Buffalo 2 (OT)

'The Sabres were just lucky to send the game to the extra period as they trailed 2-1 until the final minute of regualtion. With less than 30 seconds left Chris Drury won a faceoff in the Montreal zone with the Buffalo net empty. Ales Kotalik wound up with the puck and fired a slapshot from the point, Jason Pominville tipped the puck in front of the Montreal net and it went past … [Read more...] about Kovalev KO’s Sabres Win Streak In OT

'"We were lucky to get a point tonight."' … [Read more...] about Sabres steal from Montreal

Amerks are still waiting for goalie to step up (Rochester D&C) Amerks raise nearly $50,000 for Cystic Fibrosis (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'"By the time we're done with this investigation we'll be shaking our heads," Dionne said. "People will start ratting on more people. Reporters and everybody's digging now, and the NHL is involved."' … [Read more...] about Betting scandal gives NHL a potential crisis

'"I'm in the middle. One side of me is saying "I want to play. I want to see where I'm standing. I'd like to get a game before the break.' But the other side is telling me "The team is doing well. I get an extra three weeks to fully heal. The team is going to need the bodies for after the break and the playoffs.' "' … [Read more...] about Briere will wait until after Olympics

'In the 365 minutes, 30 seconds of playing time of their six-game winning streak, the Sabres have trailed for 15:41.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Canadiens

Canadiens must avoid penalties against Sabres (Montreal Gazette) Montreal (25-22-7) at Buffalo (35-15-3) (AP) Sabres aim for seventh straight win Thursday vs. Montreal (Sportsticker) Montreal Canadiens (25-22-7) at Buffalo Sabres (35-15-3) (The Sports Network) Canadiens in tight vs. Sabres (CBC Sports) Sabres vs. Habs - Game 2 of 2 (SabresFans.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Montreal Coverage (Updated 3:45 p.m.)

McMorrow and The Moose to visit Rush Public Library (Amerks.com) 12-year-old Alec Radler is 'Amerk for a day' (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'"Doctor just said it would be smarter to hold off until after the break," Briere said Wednesday. "Yes, I'm disappointed about having to wait an extra three weeks. But at the same time I know it's probably the best decision to make at this point."' … [Read more...] about Briere delays return until after Olympics

'Numminen passed the puck in from the point to Max Afinogenov who passed across the ice to Chris Drury. Drury took the shot and Huet made a fantastic Hasek-like save. Drury got the puck back and flipped it high to the front of the net. The puck bounced past the net to Max at the side of the net. Afinogenov flipped the puck to the front. The puck seemed to bounce in off a … [Read more...] about Sabres down Habs 3-2 in OleTime

'It took time to get to overtime because the referees had to determine how many players should be on the ice. It's normally four-on-four in overtime, but at the end of regulation time Buffalo's Henrik Tallinder had five seconds remaining in his penalty, while the Habs' Saku Koivu had 1:02 left and Steve Begin had 1:53 to go.' … [Read more...] about Sabres turn on the power

Afinogenov foils Habs in OT (Montreal Gazette) Habs rally not enough to top Sabres (Canadiens.com) Sabres Power Play Slays Canadiens Yet Again (HabsWorld.net) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Montreal Coverage (Updated 9:30 p.m.)