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'The Canadiens went down with a flurry of shots in the final five minutes. Some were able to get through to Biron, while others were blocked by defenders, who were diving to stop pucks at every opportunity. ``Guys were really playing hard in front of me,'' Biron said.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Montreal 1

'"The six games we have left, I know we may have to go out and win all of them," Sabres defenseman Jay McKee said. "We're looking at it as one game at a time. ... Sure, it's a big task, but I think every player in this room didn't get to the point in hockey where he is without thriving on challenges."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Montreal 1

'Regardless of the score or situation this season, a Sabres fan can never rest too easy. Buffalo was dominant for the entire game until Montreal scored in the final minutes. Luckily for the Sabres, Martin Biron was able to keep the offensive onslaught at bay to save a 2-1 victory at HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hang On For Win

'"Derek is fearless in that sense," coach Lindy Ruff said. "I've been really impressed with some of the composure he's shown. I think the tighter the game gets and the more fierce it gets, he kind of lowers the visor and becomes a little mini-bull."' … [Read more...] about Roy feels right at home down the stretch

'The Canadiens can clinch a playoff spot with a win or tie tonight.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Canadiens

'For the record, the last time Montreal won in Buffalo was Oct. 26, 2001. Since then, the Canadiens have lost six consecutive games, although they picked up a point last season for an overtime loss.' … [Read more...] about Sabres tough at home

'''Right now the seed we're planting is there's a good chance that if we can put on a real good run that we can get in,'' Ruff said. ''Seven and 0. I'm not saying it's unrealistic.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres' playoff hopes hinge on perfect run

'Zhitnik says he has more range of motion in his injured shoulder, but there's still too much pain to play. He feels it'll be at least another week.' … [Read more...] about Zhitnik Skates With The Team

'The Sabres have reached the point in which they'll use anything - real or imagined - to motivate them down the stretch.' … [Read more...] about Sabres search for motivation

'If the Buffalo Sabres think Rochester Americans goalie Ryan Miller is ready for at least backup duty in the NHL next season (assuming there is a 2004-05 season), either Martin Biron or Mika Noronen finally figures to be traded this summer. But which one?' … [Read more...] about Martin and Mika are equal, so which would you trade?

'If this team wants to make a run goalie Martin Biron needs to be a little tighter. His team has been scoring but he has been letting up too many goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres still in it

'Lindy Ruff originally said Chris Drury would have to sit out seven days symptom free from a concussion before he could return to play. The captain flew to Florida and played in five days raising many questions.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Say No Rules Broken In Drury’s Return

With seven games to go, the Buffalo Sabres find themselves still in contention for the last playoff spot. By beating the Florida Panthers 2-1 Saturday night, they moved to only 4 points from the 8th place New York Islanders. The Isles, however won their Sunday afternoon contest with the Lightning, thus dropping Buffalo back down to 6 points behind. … [Read more...] about Sabres try to keep pace with the Isles

'If the Islanders were to play .500 hockey over the last two weeks of the regular season, then the Sabres would need to go 4-2-1 to avoid missing the postseason for the third year in a row, something that has never happened in franchise history.' … [Read more...] about Sabres leave Florida with spring in their step

'Buffalo's first score came on a power play 6:29 into the first period when Miroslav Satan sent a blistering left-handed slap shot past Roberto Luongo, who was screened by the Sabres' Mike Grier.' … [Read more...] about Postseason hopes dim