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'"It's been a great year so far. The team spirit has been unbelievable."' … [Read more...] about Defenceman Toni Lydman is logging lots of ice time in Sabres’ playoff run

'"I won't play tonight. I don't feel I can help my team yet," the star goaltender said after spending 45 minutes testing his injured groin in practice Thursday morning prior to Game 4 of Ottawa's Eastern Conference semifinal series against Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Senators G Hasek still not ready to play

'So as we watch the exciting conclusion of this series, showcasing the best that the NHL is and will be in the future, pause for a moment and reflect on the disaster that was averted. That’s why it is really hard to hate Ottawa fans--we are them, and they are us.' … [Read more...] about Bankruptcy Bowl

Ottawa at Buffalo (AP) Sabres can sweep Senators, advance to conference finals (Sportsticker) (1) Ottawa Senators (0-3) at (4) Buffalo Sabres (3-0) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Game Previews

'Before Wednesday night's Sabres-Ottawa Senators game, scalpers were easily getting $100 to $150 for 300 level seats that had a face value of $50 while a couple was spotted paying $600 for a pair of prime 200 level seats that carried a face value of $120 each. Scalpers are expected to garner even higher prices for tonight's game as the Sabres have a chance to sweep the … [Read more...] about Scalpers delight as Sabres keep winning

'"We worked real hard and played a pretty responsible game," said Ottawa coach Bryan Murray. "But we can't find a way to score. If you don't score goals and put pressure on the opposition you don't win hockey games. All we have done the whole series is play from behind."' … [Read more...] about Dumont, Sabres find OT winner to grab 3-0 series lead over Ottawa

'"Even if that shot was so slow, it happened so fast," Dumont said. "I just turned around to make sure [it was a goal] and I saw Jay McKee and Teppo [Numminen] coming after me like crazy men, like they were going to kill me. When I saw them coming at me, then I knew the puck was in. I saw the bench and all the crowd go crazy. It was unbelievable."' … [Read more...] about Nothing but Net

'Its so-called stars don't disappear when seasons and reputations are on the line, as the Sens' marquee guys always seem to do when the heat intensifies in May.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ first-responders enjoy 3-0 lead

'Nobody should question whether Hasek is injured. He's been hurting since the Olympics. But he has a history of not playing unless he's 100 percent, right down to his toenails, no matter the stakes. You can bet he doesn't want any part of this series now, not with Buffalo rolling and fans salivating over the possibility of fresh meat.' … [Read more...] about Hasek stars in role of drama king

'"If you were to watch these three games again, I don't know how you could say one team's up three games to nothing," Senators center Jason Spezza said. "We shouldn't be up, 3-nothing, and they shouldn't be up, three-nothing. That's a hard pill to swallow."' … [Read more...] about Sens finding 3-0 deficit tough to take

'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Kalinin was "week-to-week" and would definitely not be back this week. Kalinin is hoping he could return if the playoffs continue past this Eastern Conference semifinal for Buffalo. "I have no idea right now [how long I'll be out]," said Kalinin, on crutches with a protective boot. "It depends on how it feels. Maybe a week or two weeks, and then … [Read more...] about Broken ankle forces Kalinin to sidelines

'Game tickets sold out for the Ottawa series in less than an hour. Before the faceoff, scalpers were commanding between $150 and $275 per ticket.' … [Read more...] about Sabre Nation revels

'The Sabres have been through a lot since their last conference final appearance in 1999, most of it unremarkable. Now it appears they were ahead of nearly everyone in their approach to the new NHL.' … [Read more...] about Obscurity, youth right mix for Sabres

'"I thought we probably played our best all-around game of the series," Ruff said, "and then J.P. threw a little Phil Niekro in at the end."' … [Read more...] about A sweet, sweet 3-0 lead for Sabres

'"I'm not lying," the 22-year-old native of the Czech Republic said. "I think everybody is a little nervous playing at home, a lot of people and a little bit of pressure. But after the first couple shifts, everything was OK. It surprised me. It's been a month since I played."' … [Read more...] about First playoff appearance doesn’t rattle Novotny