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'Not the best night for Buffalo defenseman Jeff Jillson. Pressed into more than 14 minutes of ice time by injuries that have thinned the Sabres' defense corps, Jillson was on the ice for three of Carolina's four goals. He was responsible for a giveaway that led to a scoring chance in the first period, and Andrew Ladd's first-career playoff goal was the result of Jillson's … [Read more...] about Backup and back in

'Gerber, who stopped all seven shots -- including three on breakaways -- he faced on Wednesday, has not allowed a goal in 87 minutes against Buffalo. That's a big turnaround after Ward replaced Gerber, who was pulled in Game 2 of Carolina's first-round series against Montreal after giving up nine goals on 34 shots.' … [Read more...] about Carolina 4, Buffalo 0

'"We had some decent opportunities in the first period but didn't capitalize," said Ruff, who was equally impressed with Gerber. "He played great. He made key saves at key times."' … [Read more...] about Surprise starter Gerber dominant as Hurricanes even Eastern Conference final

'The Sabres know they have what it takes to win on the road, having captured five of their last six games away from home. "We had a great road record all year long," Buffalo defenseman Jay McKee said. "We have to go in there and show why. ... We won Game One (in Carolina), we won the last game of the season there. We know we can beat them there. We just need an effort."' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes blank Sabres, knot Eastern Conference finals

'Buffalo did not come out with much energy at the start of the final frame and even with a power play early, could not generate many scoring chances. "The more we tried to gamble the more we opened up ourselves and it didn't lead to a lot of good opportunities," said Ruff.' … [Read more...] about Carolina 4, Buffalo 0

'Caorlina knocked the Buffalo crowd totally out of the game just 2:10 into the second period when Andrew Ladd put away a rebound to increase the Hurricanes lead to 3-0.' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Shut Out Sabres; Tie Series At 2

'Buffalo's concern was for its injury depleted defense, but it was the offense that came up short in the Sabres 4-0 game four Stanley Cup series loss to Carolina.' … [Read more...] about Series All Squared

'Goalie Marty Biron calls them 'the true heroes'. He hoped to talk to them, and thank them. Biron said, "And let them know everyday our prayers are with everyone battling now for everything we stand for here."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Honor Three War Veterans at Center Ice

'"There's a very fine line between winning and losing."' … [Read more...] about Offense misfires in Game 4

'The Carolina Hurricanes embarrassed and dominated the Buffalo Sabres tonight as they hung a 4-0 beating on the Sabres who just couldn’t or wouldn’t compete.' … [Read more...] about Sabres dominated by Carolina, blanked 4-0

'But no matter how well Jillson or another defenseman plays, he won’t replace Tallinder. The Finn became one of the league’s best defenseman this season, logging more than 20 minutes a game. He’s combined with Toni Lydman to form the Sabres’ most formidable pairing in recent memory. The duo consistently shuts down the opponent’s top line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vow to persevere despite injury to Tallinder

'"The players that have stepped in are good players," Ruff says. "That just bodes well for the depth of the organization. They have been able to step in and I think we have tried to mirror the system in Rochester to our system and that has been advantageous.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are hurting on the blue line

'It’s the Sabres that pose the biggest threat to the Canes’ chances. Not only because guys like Daniel Briere, J.P. Dumont, and Ales Kotalik are incredibly talented, and Chris Drury exemplifies hard work and leadership, but because the Sabres epitomize everything that is great about the National Hockey League. They work hard, don’t quit, and battle you until … [Read more...] about ‘It&#8217s about us, not them…’

'"I got a penalty the other night and a fan was yelling at me that he was embarrassed to be from the same town as me."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo native Adams now one of the bad guys in Eastern Conference final

'"I'm a castaway from Phoenix who got a second chance when I was traded here," Briere said. "They believed in me, gave me the responsibility on and off the ice. As players, that's all you dream of, to have more responsibility. When they told me I would share the captaincy with Chris, after everything he's done in his career, not just in the … [Read more...] about Briere changes game, attitude with Sabres