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Battered Flyers lose shoot-out to Buffalo (Philadelphia Inquirer) A loss, but not a lost cause (Philadelphia Daily News) Take it to the Max (PhillyBurbs.com) Optimism abounds in shootout loss (Delaware County Times) Flyers' big effort comes up just short (Allentown Morning Call) Flyers fall to Sabres in shootout (Cherry Hill Courier Post) Sabres pierce Flyers in shootout … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'Buffalo's nine straight road victories are only one shy of the NHL record, set by the Sabres in 1983-84, and matched by St. Louis in 2000 and New Jersey in 2001. And the Sabres did it this time without goalie Martin Biron, given the game off after winning 13 consecutive starts.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Philadelphia 1, SO

'"I had the thought to just play hockey," Miller said. "It's gratifying to know that all the bike riding and all the rehab put me in a position to play my game. I'm happy with that."' … [Read more...] about Miller helps Sabres approach record road winning streak

'Then, after Jon Sim was denied by Miller, Afinogenov faked a shot, wound back up and then ripped the puck above Niittymaki's left shoulder to put Buffalo out in front. Knuble had a chance to extend the shootout but Miller denied him to give the Sabres the win.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Philadelphia 1 (SO)

'The Sabres wouldn't get on the board until 7:12 of the third, when Max Afinogenov found Paul Gaustad wide open in front of Antero Niittymaki. Gaustad slammed it home to tie the score at 1-1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Win 9th Straight On Road 2-1 Over Philly

'Chris Drury was the lone member of the Buffalo Sabres picked to represent the United States in the 2006 Winter Olympics.' … [Read more...] about Drury On Olympic Roster; Miller, Connolly Left Out

'"Miller was just solid."' … [Read more...] about Sabres shootout Flyers, 2-1

Semenov recalled by Florida (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'In some respects, the Sabres this season have become an extension of their oldest player. Numminen gives the Sabres more mobility and has been better than expected over the first two months. They're convinced his friendly, unflappable personality and consistent play has contributed to chemistry that's become so vital in the Buffalo dressing room. And he's a key figure on the … [Read more...] about Age just a Numminen to senior Sabre

'"We've played a lot of hockey," Ruff said Sunday. "I think he could use just a mental rest. He made some big saves, but there were a couple goals he wasn't that sharp on. Somebody is going to play on this road trip. I'm convinced of that. The problem is convincing my other coaches."' … [Read more...] about Biron may get rare day off soon

'The Sabres have lost four straight and 8 of their last 10 in Philadelphia.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Flyers

Flyers face the Sabres tonight (PhillyBurbs.com) Buffalo (22-10-1) at Philadelphia (19-8-4) (AP) Biron can win 14th consecutive start vs. Flyers (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (22-10-1) at Philadelphia Flyers (19-8-4) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'With Roy and Pominville looking like they’ll be sticking for a while in Buffalo, the remaining Sabres prospects have taken the increased availability of playing time and ceased the opportunity to show the front office that their development shouldn’t go unnoticed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres AHL prospects update

Tired Amerks collapse in loss to Binghamton (Rochester D&C) Senators goaltender stops Amerks' good chances (Rochester D&C) B-Sens dump Amerks for rare back-to-back victories (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Sens' Bochenski sidelined after injuring shoulder (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Tired Amerks Lose Again (RNews.com) Binghamton 5, Rochester 3 (AP) Sens score … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'The game had the makings of a laugher, but then the Penguins took advantage of some passive play in the third period, scoring twice to slash the lead to one goal and recreate a moment that could have doomed the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Biron’s glove is golden