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'The players who remain on both sides know what's at stake - being listed atop the standings in the Sunday morning paper. "We know that we're going to have to play our best to beat them," Sabres center Paul Gaustad said. "We're up for the challenge and excited about it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ eyes on first place

'"It's unbelievable," Pyatt said after practice Friday. "It's one thing I've learned in this game, it's up and down. Sometimes when you get down and don't think things are going to turn around, something like this happens. It's a great opportunity for myself, and I just have to make the best of it."' … [Read more...] about Pyatt moved up to Briere’s line

'G Ray Emery is expected to make his third start of the year against Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Senators

'A great player on the ice, Martin has evolved into a great Sabres ambassador off the ice and -- with his presence alone -- is still able to teach an aging sports writer in Lockport a lesson or to about the virtues of hero-worship.' … [Read more...] about Martin good for the Sabres, both yesterday and today

'In their past 18 games, the Sabres have 15 wins, a single regulation loss and two extra-time defeats. The Senators are 11-5-2 during that stretch. So who is chasing whom?' … [Read more...] about Senators hope to dull Sabres’ edge

'"Just when we thought we were going to pull ahead, you look behind you and there they are only a point back. You have to give them credit. A lot of what they've been able to accomplish is because of the great goaltending they've received from Ryan Miller. He's just been great for them. He's been one of the top goaltenders in the league."' … [Read more...] about First is definitely the place to be

Senators hope to dull Sabres' edge (Ottawa Citizen) First is definitely the place to be (Ottawa Sun) Senators Gameday (Ottawa Sun) Buffalo (44-16-5) at Ottawa (44-15-6) (AP) Senators host Sabres for first place in Northeast Division (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (44-16-5) at Ottawa Senators (44-15-6) (The Sports Network) Senators, Sabres battle for 1st (CBC Sports) Sens … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Ottawa Coverage (Updated 1:30 p.m.)

Amerks collapse late, but still win (Rochester D&C) Amerks' rare show of force jams the Stars (Rochester D&C) Stars rally to earn point in road game vs. Rochester (Des Moines Register) Rochester 4, Iowa 3, SO (AP) Rochester Out Shoots Iowa (RNews.com) Amerks edge Stars to gain two points on Toronto (Amerks.com) Knighthawks John Grant to play Scoro at Amerks game … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'“It always helps a goaltender to have a game where he makes a difference,” Miller said. “The past few nights I wasn’t as aggressive as I needed to be.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller back in groove

'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said the current injury is not as bad as the original one.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Hecht to miss two weeks with knee injury

'"I said from the beginning that we were a playoff team," said Briere, who has been healthy enough to play for a month now. "But I'd be lying to you if I said I wasn't surprised after all the injuries we've had to go through."' … [Read more...] about As playoff near, Sabres stay sharp

This was a team win, however, so kudos to the Sabres who just don't get rattled and just don't quit. Believe Sabres fans, believe!' … [Read more...] about The curse of Imlach continues

'"It was a tough night for us, but I think it's something that we needed," said Sabres forward Mike Grier, who scored the game-winner with 11:46 to play. "We've been a little bit loose defensively the last few games, so just seeing how hard they were working made us pick our game up."' … [Read more...] about Sabres burn Leafs again

'They've done it so many times in so many ways with so many players that after a while you start wondering if it's ever going to end.' … [Read more...] about Another night, another win, another way

'Hecht reinjured his right medial collateral ligament Thursday night in the Buffalo Sabres' 3-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, and he said he will be out at least two weeks.' … [Read more...] about Hecht, Connolly dealing with wounded knees