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'The Bruins have just three more wins (34) than Buffalo (31), but have 19 more points. The Bruins earned 21 points in games they didn't win.' … [Read more...] about Boston 3, Buffalo 2, OT

'"I'm glad that they decided to keep me and that the team's going to make a run and try to catch the Islanders," Satan said. "That's a decision that everyone's happy with in the dressing room. We're going to try to make up some ground and try to squeeze in at the last minute."' … [Read more...] about Boston 3, Buffalo 2, OT

'With fans heading to the exits, Miro Satan showed why he still is the most talented goal scorer on the team. Satan one-timed a pass from Jochen Hecht from about 10 feet in front of the net, beating Potvin to tie the game with just 24.2 seconds left, sending the game to overtime.' … [Read more...] about Bruins Rally For OT Win, Sabres Get Point

'The Bruins dominated the game during five-on-five situations, but were unable to pull away from the Sabres, due to the fact that they gave Buffalo eight power plays, including two five-on-three advantages. "We've been taking too many penalties," said Sullivan. "We have to find a way to be more disciplined. It's been a common occurrence for this … [Read more...] about Bruins win 3-2 in overtime

'Season Series: Bruins lead, 3-1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Bruins

'"We played a depleted squad that has lost a lot of good personnel," Ruff said. "But I thought the way we played was important. We played a solid game."' … [Read more...] about The new, improved Sabres

'"The pain is so high. I can't do anything. It's not getting better," he said. "I have to wait and see what happens. It could be a week, I could be done for the season. I don't know yet."' … [Read more...] about Kotalik doesn't know when he'll return

'O'Connell said the Jillson deal actually began with San Jose wanting to get him back. But the Sharks changed plans after forward Marco Sturm was hurt, and focused on Buffalo center Curtis Brown. And Jillson ended up in Buffalo, set to face the Bruins tonight and again Saturday afternoon at the FleetCenter.' … [Read more...] about Boyes' offense the key

'"I don't want to put pressure on Curtis, but I think he can help our team quite a bit,'' said forward Alyn McCauley, a Team Canada junior squad teammate of Brown's in 1994.' … [Read more...] about Sharks hope Brown's arrival sparks return to winning ways

'Wilson says he hopes Brown can spark Marleau, who has been scoreless and has a minus-5 rating since linemate Marco Sturm was injured three games ago. Primeau's presence on the line is no accident. He and Brown have remained friends since their years together in Buffalo, and Wilson is counting on Primeau, who came to the Sharks from Pittsburgh one year ago today, to … [Read more...] about Forward out to deliver goals, defense

'Buffalo led 2-0 early in the second period on goals from Dmitri Kalinin and Jochen Hecht, and the game was already out of reach. The Capitals do not have a single player with even 15 goals or 32 points -- leaving it the most offensively strapped club in the NHL -- while the defense is filled with journeymen.' … [Read more...] about New Capitals Have Starting Point

'Grier paid his first offensive dividend for Buffalo 5:24 into the second period feeding Chris Drury for a rush at the left post. The puck bounced off Kolzig and into the slot, from where Jochen Hecht tossed it in the net before the goalie could recover.' … [Read more...] about Grier comes back to haunt Capitals

'The thin crowd at MCI last night stood by their hockey club -- or what's left of it. They applauded Kolzig's futile attempts to keep the score respectable and rooted for Rick Berry and Stephen Peat in their bouts with Brad Brown and Andrew Peters. They didn't even seem to mind when Grier bagged a goal and two assists, helping Buffalo pile it on in a 6-0 … [Read more...] about Does anybody here recognize anybody?

'``It was a tough night. I'm glad it's over,'' Grier said. ``Once you get out there and see the guys and the coaches on the bench, it's tough. I'm thankful that I got to start and get it over with.''' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Washington 0

'"When the guys play that way, I don't really have to worry about a whole lot," said Biron, who has won 11 of his last 15 decisions.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Washington 0