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'But if there has ever been a more detestable point in recent team history, good luck finding it.' … [Read more...] about Leafs' comeback stuns Sabres

Toronto won for just the third time in the building, improving to 3-13-3 there since it opened in 1996. … [Read more...] about Leafs never say die

Even though there were thousands of Leafs faithful at the HSBC Arena last night, few could have predicted the outcome after what happened earlier in the game. … [Read more...] about Kidd is indeed lucky

Derek Roy has gone from being the Memorial Cup MVP with the OHLs Kitchener Rangers to a third-line centre with the Buffalo Sabres in a span of about 10 months, and the adjustment has come with a significant learning curve. … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs watch

'"I thought what Nieuwendyk did is on the lines of a suspension," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "The guy has his helmet off and he fell on him and pounded his head into the ice. "It was a gutless play on his part."' … [Read more...] about Leafs bounce back

'The Sabres, who were outshot 34-28, enjoyed a 5-2 lead entering the final 20 minutes but gave up two goals to Owen Nolan. Nolan's second goal was scored from behind the net, when he banked a shot off Buffalo goalie Martin Biron.' … [Read more...] about Kaberle caps spirited comeback

'The stirring third-period rally last night, which was helped along when the Sabres scored twice on their own net, would not have been necessary if Kidd had provided better goaltending. Two of the Buffalo goals, and probably three if you are an unforgiving judge, should have been stopped.' … [Read more...] about It's time for Maple Leafs to stop kidding themselves

'``We're playing good, we just can't finish,'' Hecht said. ``We can't afford to lose the points. We should be able to hang onto those points.''' … [Read more...] about Toronto 6, Buffalo 5, OT

'``I thought what Nieuwendyk did is on the lines of a suspension,'' Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. ``The guy has his helmet off and he fell on him and pounded his head into the ice. It was a gutless play on his part.''' … [Read more...] about Drury suffers mild concussion

''"I don't want to be on the team that, when the season's over, is looking back and saying, 'What if'," said Sabres defenseman Jay McKee. "Just those two, those three games that we lost in overtime when we had the lead. I don't want to be one of those guys on those teams. You know, we've got ten games left. I like the … [Read more...] about Toronto 6, Buffalo 5, OT

'Drury sustained the injury nine minutes into the first period when he was hit to the ice by Toronto's Joe Nieuwendyk after Nieuwendyk knocked down Buffalo forward Miroslav Satan during a scrum in front of the Toronto net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Drury suffers mild concussion

'Slowly but surely the recurring nightmare rang true again.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Collapse For Third Straight OT Loss

'Buffalo is 14-3-1-1 when he scores a goal this season, 17-28-5-2 when he's scoreless.' … [Read more...] about Sabres seek spark from Satan

'The Sabres have scored 19 goals in four games against the Leafs this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Maple Leafs

'As for the Sabres, the Leafs don't know why Buffalo has been dominant at the HSBC arena (13-2-3 since the arena opened in 1996). "I'd like to know myself," said Karel Pilar.' … [Read more...] about Leafs battling for home ice