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'Once again, the Buffalo Sabres could not capitalize on most of their scoring opportunities, but they are alive today because their goaltender, Ryan Miller, would not let the Carolina Hurricanes capitalize on theirs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rely on goaltending while waiting for offence to click

'So when the puck dropped to last night's must-win game for the Sabres, the feeling was mutual: This one was Buffalo's to lose. The Sabres didn't.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send series back to Carolina

'"They came at us with their backs against the wall and we didn't respond," Hurricanes head coach Peter Laviolette said. "We're going to have to be a lot sharper than that."' … [Read more...] about ‘Special bond’ keeps Sabres’ hopes alive

'"You can't fill in his shoes. We've got guys who are stepping in and playing great for us -- you can't fault anything they're doing -- but you can't simply replace a guy with all the experience he has, and the outlet passes he makes, and the offence he brings."' … [Read more...] about Numminen gets broadsided by media frenzy

'But for Wesley, who has failed to win a Stanley Cup in 17 years, it is all about enjoying what could be his final season. "The biggest thing we've talked about it is to enjoy this," he said. "Enjoy the experience."' … [Read more...] about ‘Grumpy’ Wesley sheds his seasoned-veteran veneer and gets into a youthful moment

'And while they talk about desperation hockey, the Sabres play with the composure of brain surgeons. "We were calm and we just knew the way we were playing we would get a bounce," said Briere. "I wasn't even nervous in the last few minutes when they scored."' … [Read more...] about Briere gives Sabres a life

'But the Sabres seem to play their best when everyone else has abandoned them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres push it the distance

'Credit to them. The Sabres -- a team could have quit after a crushing overtime loss in Game 5 on Sunday -- came out so pumped they could have skated on sand.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo gets bounces, breaks

'"We threw everything we had at [Ward]," McKee said. "But he played strong. Both goaltenders had great games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres simply refuse to fold

'"To have that called against you in overtime is disappointing," Hedican said. "And then Williams has the puck at the blue line and gets hauled down with no call. It's obviously a disappointing way to lose." Said Hurricanes defenseman Aaron Ward of the officials: "I'd be running for the Zamboni doors too. It's unbelievable."' … [Read more...] about Canes rail on refs

Canes facing last shot (Raleigh News and Observer) Buffalo gets bounces, breaks (Raleigh News and Observer) Sabres simply refuse to fold (Raleigh News and Observer) Canes rail on refs (Raleigh News and Observer) Elmo elbows Canes aside at RBC Center (Raleigh News and Observer) Canes vs. Sabres Game 6 - Stuff The Buff (WRBZ-AM) Hockey a leap of faith for Wesley, Ward … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Carolina Coverage

'But as their other co-captain, Chris Drury, said, "We always just seem to find a way."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Let Carolina Back in, but Only for a Few Minutes

'Ruff confirmed that Numminen has a hip flexor injury. "It's been feeling better," Ruff said. "I spent a few minutes talking to him after the warm-up. I guess it was risky (to use him), but he felt he could play. And if a veteran like that feels he can play, you play him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres stay alive with 2-1 overtime win over Hurricanes

'The 'Canes were made more upset by the fact that Briere seemed to trip Carolina forward Justin Williams right before he scored. "If you are going to call the first one, then call the next one," Weight said. "It seemed like an easy call to make."' … [Read more...] about Carolina’s defeat falls on Weight after penalty

'"I don't know what you'd call it. I just thought it was a gutsy performance with the five 'D' and guys blocking shots and ... Ten of our last 11 have been one goal games. These guys just keep pushing through.''' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes foiled in OT