'The backup to Dominik Hasek, Biron has won seven games this season -- including two at the MCI Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 3, Capitals 2
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Sabres look ready for a serious run
'The Buffalo Sabres will win at least one round and should be considered a good bet to advance to the conference final. Great news, eh.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look ready for a serious run
Biron outdoes himself o again
How do you follow up a 33-save win against the best team in the NHL in your last outing? Simple -- stop 42 shots against one of the hottest teams in your conference. … [Read more...] about Biron outdoes himself o again
Bondra Ends Drought, but Capitals' Slump Goes On
'The Sabres were being vastly outplayed but remained opportunistic. Chris Gratton came away with the puck in a scramble in the crease and flicked the shot into the net on the power play with about 10 minutes left in regulation, the game-winning goal.' … [Read more...] about Bondra Ends Drought, but Capitals' Slump Goes On
Buffalo 3, Washington 2
'With two of his team's top defensemen injured, goaltender Martin Biron more than picked up the slack for the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Washington 2
Sabres-Canucks Inside the Lines
As the Sabres round into shape for the upcoming playoffs, they have some fresh and eager faces to help … [Read more...] about Sabres-Canucks Inside the Lines
Sabres-Canucks Crunching the Numbers
Inside -- really Inside -- the Numbers of the Sabres' 4-2 win over the Canucks. … [Read more...] about Sabres-Canucks Crunching the Numbers
Caps' offense goes south after trades
While the moves Washington made at the trade deadline were done for leadership and playoff experience, the impact of them has coincidentally stumped the Capitals' offense, which has been shut out in its last two games. … [Read more...] about Caps' offense goes south after trades
Will Godzilla stomp on Sabres, Hasek again?
Olaf Kolzig always plays his best against the Buffalo Sabres. Since he outplayed Dominik Hasek in the Eastern Conference Finals in 1998, he has a record of 5-2-2 versus Buffalo (5-1-1 against Hasek). … [Read more...] about Will Godzilla stomp on Sabres, Hasek again?
Heinze: A complete package of goals
In relative anonymity, newcomer Steve Heinze flashed his finishing touch on the first goal; his sheer will and determination in swatting in his backhanded game-winner on the second; and his poise and humility on the third in looking to set up a teammate before the empty-netter that gave him the hat trick. … [Read more...] about Heinze: A complete package of goals
Canucks can't catch up to Heinze, Sabres
'Steve Heinze recorded a hat trick, giving him four goals and an assist in his two games as a Buffalo Sabre, to key a 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks Friday night at HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Canucks can't catch up to Heinze, Sabres
Brown inherits Peca's role at playoff time
'Curtis Brown might be the Buffalo Sabre closest to Michael Peca.' … [Read more...] about Brown inherits Peca's role at playoff time
New wings erase Tsyplakov's smile
'Buffalo acquired Steve Heinze and Donald Audette in the 11th hour of the trading season without giving up any active Sabres players. With two new wingers and no empty spots on the roster, someone has to be sacrificed. So Tsyplakov, who has three goals, two assists and a plus-3 rating in his last seven games, is back on the bench.' … [Read more...] about New wings erase Tsyplakov's smile
Naslund breaks leg as Sabres slice Canucks
'Naslund was squeezed out by Buffalo defencemen Rhett Warrener and Jay McKee while chasing down a loose puck and fell awkwardly into the boards with his right leg twisted under him.' … [Read more...] about Naslund breaks leg as Sabres slice Canucks
Playoff drive dedicated to Naslund
'Head of the class - Steve Heinze. The new Sabre scored the opening goal, the winning goal and the insurance goal.' … [Read more...] about Playoff drive dedicated to Naslund