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'The Sabres are still in control, but given Ottawa's immense talent and its ability to score goals in bunches, no one should be dispelling the possibility that the Senators could come back to win the series. A win at home by the Senators Saturday heaps more pressure on Buffalo, and then the Sabres are in a must-win for Game 6 if they want to avoid an all-or-nothing Game 7 back … [Read more...] about Sabres maintain their confidence despite resurgence from Senators

'It’s certainly not Ruff’s style to sit a goalie, even when it means three games in four nights, but in the long run, it certainly couldn’t have hurt. And it would have given Marty Biron something to talk about.' … [Read more...] about Sabres horses need time to drink

'The Sabres power play sure is hit or miss. On Thursday, the Sabres struggled again on the power play, failing to convert any of their five chances.' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Ottawa Game 4 Notes

'The Sabres were fortunate that goaltender Ryan Miller was on top of his game throughout that unfamiliar first period. Miller was peppered with 16 shots and was forced to make a number of high-pressure saves, including a point-blank one-timer from Ottawa winger Dany Heatley at the left post during a 5-on-3 power play and a wicked wrister in the low slot by Jason Spezza with … [Read more...] about Focus of Sabres&#8217 offense misdirected

'They can't become only the third team in NHL history, and only the second in the past 60 years, to waste such an advantage. Can they? Probably not. Then again, this is Buffalo, where the words "in the crease" come with a prescription for Paxel.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t lose series, can they?

'"I think the media woke them up by calling out different players with criticism," the Sabres coach told reporters at HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Ruff treatment for Sens

'"I don't think we started to pay the price until the start of the second period," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Senators have life after beating Sabres

'Briere compared their team to the champion 1993 Montreal Canadiens the other day. I think we had more talent, but I can see why he made the comparison. We were relentless. We worked. We had a lot of character and they're the same way.' … [Read more...] about Sabres the most surprising of 3-0 playoff series leaders

Now, it gets interesting (Ottawa Sun) No Miracle on Ice, yet (Ottawa Sun) Hair-raising move pays off (Ottawa Sun) Ruff treatment for Sens (Ottawa Sun) No guts, no glory for Sens (Ottawa Sun) CBC gets twin burst of hope (Ottawa Sun) Senators finally get serious (Ottawa Citizen) At last, they fought back (Ottawa Citizen) Captain helps team find the way (Ottawa … [Read more...] about Friday’s Ottawa Coverage (Updated 7:30 a.m.)

'Ottawa came out with a strong effort in the opening period, and scored the first goal of the game for the first time on the series.' … [Read more...] about Sens Stave Off Elimination With 2-1 Win In Game 4

'Wade Redden snapped a 1-1 tie with a power-play goal early in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sens Avoid the Broom

'At St. Gregory The Great School in Williamsville, it was Sabres day. Kids traded in their traditional school uniforms for the black and red. It was the one time teachers said it was o-k to yell in the hallway as they cheered on the Buffalo Sabres. Some even took a turn trying to imitate the Voice Of The Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Youngest Fans Cheer Team On

'"We wanted to end it tonight but we missed some opportunities."' … [Read more...] about Tough first period leads to loss

'A very disappointing performance from the Sabres and a very impressive performance from the Senators who were everything the Sabres were not tonight.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lack effort, outworked and beaten 2-1 by Sens

'The key to the victory was Emery, who has been knocked for playing poorly, particularly in Ottawa's 7-6 overtime loss in Game 1 when he allowed seven goals on 23 shots. Emery was at his sharpest of the series on Thursday in keeping the Senators' season alive. He made numerous strong saves, three times foiling Ales Kotalik's shots from the slot, including … [Read more...] about Ottawa 2, Buffalo 1