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'"When games are close in the third period or tied we have the confidence that we can come back and win that game or tie it up," Grier said.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Minnesota 2

'"We have been playing really well on the road," Biron said. "We seem to feed off each other and I get confidence by feeding off my teammates. The puck must look like a beach ball to my defensemen, because they block 20 shots a game. They make me look good."' … [Read more...] about Biron wins again as Sabres stay hot

'Minnesota was on the power play just minutes before that sequence and had several point-blank chances, but Biron rose to the occasion and came up with several big stops, then turned the Wild away down the stretch.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Minnesota 2

'Martin Biron now has a win in each of his last 10 starts. This streak breaks the franchise record of nine that was previously held by Gerry Desjardins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Win On Road Again; Biron Sets Team Record

'"We've got all sorts of guys chipping in..."' … [Read more...] about Coming through in the clutch

'While this game was not the most exciting of all, it was close right down to the end. The hard skating Sabres would go toe-to-toe with the Wild right down to the last 3:30 of the game.' … [Read more...] about Down to the Buzzer

Amerks offense revives in win (Rochester D&C) Weary Marlies willing, not able (Toronto Star) Marlies fall apart in final five minutes (Toronto Sun) Amerks Take Down Toronto (RNews.com) Hendricks, Sheppard score in third as Toronto beats the Americans 3-1 (CP) Third-period rally keys Amerks win (Amerks.com) Marlies Falter Late, Fall To Amerks At Ricoh (TorontoMarlies.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'"It's a tough decision," said Sabres co-captain Daniel Briere. "We have two guys battling really, really hard. They both deserve to play every single night, but you can only play one."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' goal dilemma starts again

'"Obviously, I expected a little bit more out of myself," Vanek said. "It's a big transition from the AHL to the NHL, and I think I'm still getting used to it."' … [Read more...] about Vanek will give it the old college try tonight

'The Sabres are finally giving fans a team worth supporting, one that plays with determination and accountability. You get the sense that management had a clear vision for the product it wanted to put on the ice when the NHL began anew. Regier deserves credit for that. He used to whine all the time about the league's economics. It came off as an excuse for his own lack of … [Read more...] about A tale of two teams: Sabres have upside, Bills do not

'Buffalo's chemistry and work ethic hasn't been this strong since the 1999 Stanley Cup finals. Chemistry is not something easily defined, but you know it's right if you understand what Paul Gaustad and Adam Mair bring over Miroslav Satan. The Sabres have been dancing to the same tune since Satan walked out the door.' … [Read more...] about Confident Sabres believe they're for real, but do fans?

'RW Jason Pominville has two goals and five assists in his last six games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Wild

Game preview (St. Paul Pioneer Press) Buffalo (18-10-1) at Minnesota (11-13-4) (AP) Sabres look to stay hot vs. Wild (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (18-10-1) at Minnesota Wild (11-13-4) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Minnesota Covergae

Paetsch powers Amerks to road victory (Rochester D&C) Special teams doom B-Sens (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) B-Sens, Amerks switch goalies late (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Amerks Power Past Binghamton (RNews.com) Rochester 6, Binghamton 2 (AP) Amerks storm Sens, win 6-2 (Amerks.com) Special team dominate Sens in 6-2 loss to Amerks (BinghamtonSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

Amerks end up on wrong side of the Law (Rochester D&C) Aeros' Murray puts puck into own net (Rochester D&C) Law's busy night lifts Aeros to win (Houston Chronicle) Aeros Prevail Again (RNews.com) Houston 5, Rochester 2 (AP) Amerks lose 5-2 to Houston (Amerks.com) Law nets four points, "Volo" scores twice and Aeros' power play remains hot in 5-2 win (Aeros.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage