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'Missing from the lineup in the 1-0 loss to the Sabres on a snowy Thursday night were forwards Petr Sykora and Alexander Mogilny and centers Scott Gomez and Jason Arnott. That's four of New Jersey's top seven scorers. They have combined for 75 goals. It's little wonder Hasek had a relatively easy night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 1, Devils 0

'It took the New Jersey Devils 25 shots to put one past Dominik Hasek on Thursday and when they did, it was a few tenths of a second too late.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 1, New Jersey 0

'Since Afinogenov's arrival on the top line in a Feb. 15 game against Atlanta, the three players have notched 15 points in three games. Only three of those points - all assists - belonged to Barnes.' … [Read more...] about Barnes anchors hot line

'Buffalo, despite its yo-yo trip through the Eastern Conference standings, has enjoyed a steady effort from its quietest and most effective unit. The Sabres have killed 87.6 percent of opponents' power plays this season, making them the best penalty-killing squad in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres tops in short game

Gone. … [Read more...] about Sabres freshen up

Give him a look at the Senators, and “The Dominator” kicks it up a notch. Make it his son's 11th birthday, and he'll give Emeril Lagasse a run for his money. … [Read more...] about Happy birthday, Michael!

'He's getting into that groove again. Hockey is fun, he's piling up shutouts, and the Sabres are winning.' … [Read more...] about Hasek in top form in shutout

'In his first game back after missing two with a rib injury, Dumont scored a first-period goal that proved to be the game-winner. Perhaps even more significant, Dumont's body seemed no worse for wear after a hard-hitting, physical contest with the Senators.' … [Read more...] about Dumont hopes luck has changed

'"To beat a team like Ottawa, I have to be at the top of my game," he said. "I know if I play average, it is not enough." And last night, to the regret of the Senators, Hasek was at his best, stopping 30 shots in helping the Buffalo Sabres post a 2-0 win. The win was Hasek's third straight over Ottawa this year.' … [Read more...] about Hasek stops Senators again

'The Senators continue to have difficulty solving Hasek, who entered the game having allowed just one goal (on 67 shots) in the previous two meetings between the two teams and has now thrown two shutouts at Ottawa and seven (to tie him with Ed Belfour for the league lead) on the season.' … [Read more...] about Hasek foils Sens again

'Dominik Hasek couldn't think of a better way to celebrate his son Michael's 11th birthday than by posting his seventh shutout of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 2, Senators 0

'Dominik Hasek made 30 saves for his seventh shutout and J.P. Dumont and Miroslav Satan scored as the Buffalo Sabres won their third straight game, a 2-0 blanking of the Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Ottawa 0

As their division rivals flutter along at a .500 clip, the Senators just keep rolling with impressive outings that add points to their lead atop the Northeast Division. … [Read more...] about Yashin, Senators rolling along

'The Sabres can only hope their abundant scoring will pay further dividends when they host the Eastern Conference-leading Ottawa Senators tonight (7; Empire, Radio 107.7 FM, 1330) in HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope goal outburst pays dividends tonight

'LW Miroslav Satan has five goals and five assists the past five games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Senators