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'"Hopefully we didn't use up all our goals," Satan said. "Hopefully we have some still left because in January we have a real tough schedule. It's going to be tough. We need some goals left in the bag."' … [Read more...] about Pass the hat

'"He plays a lot like I did," Bill Hajt said. "He's not flashy. He's a defensive defenseman. His forte is playing smart, positional hockey and moving the puck. He's not going to be going on rushes or hitting guys into the boards."' … [Read more...] about Caps' Hajt flys high in Buffalo

'The Washington Capitals trailed the Sabres by two goals when Grier, engulfed in frustration and without a goal in 36 games since opening night, began serving his four-minute double minor penalty and 10-minute misconduct. Buffalo scored twice during the ensuing five-on-three power play, added another goal late in that period and cruised to a 7-1 victory at HSBC … [Read more...] about Caps Blasted by Buffalo

'Jeff Halpern scored for Washington, which lost its third straight. The Capitals have allowed 40 or more shots in four of five games.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, Washington 1

'"It's fun when everybody's scoring and when you get goals from guys like Andrew (Peters)," Satan said. "This game was definitely a confidence-booster."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, Washington 1

'No one was more excited to see the offensive burst than Buffalo goalie Martin Biron, who hasn’t seen much scoring support and was coming into the game a bit rusty. Biron was making his third appearance in twelve games, but looked solid making 25 saves on 26 shots. The win ended Biron’s three game losing streak.' … [Read more...] about Miro And Max Explode For Huge Buffalo Win

'He has started only once in nearly four weeks. He hasn't won in a month. He hasn't won a start in a month and a half. He hasn't recorded a shutout in almost a year.' … [Read more...] about Biron seeks repetition, repetition

'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff had to dress seven defensemen Monday because he couldn't use Pominville and was short two other forwards. Taylor was at home, and leading scorer J.P. Dumont didn't make the two-game trip because he hurt his right hip in Friday's 3-1 victory over the Hurricanes. The club was reluctant to place Dumont on injured reserve.' … [Read more...] about Taylor focuses on family

'The Sabres have gone 13 straight games without scoring more than three goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Capitals

'I can see the wheels turning now: how am I, a teenager on a very limited income, going to afford Sabres tickets? Ticket prices have dropped drastically, and now cost little more than the passe dinner and a movie. A Sabres game could be a great way to spend a Saturday night with the guys, girls, or that special sports fan in your life, and it only costs $15 a seat, for the … [Read more...] about A night out at a Sabres game

'Miller will make his third appearance this year with Buffalo. Martin Biron, Buffalo's No. 2 goalie, is 6-8-2 in 17 games and hasn't won a start since Nov. 17.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Noronen on injured reserve

'Noronen was hurt in Monday's 2-1 loss to Carolina. He has wrestled the No. 1 job away from Martin Biron, having started seven of Buffalo's last eight games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres put Noronen on IR

'Mika Noronen was just starting to take over the Sabres goaltending chores when he strained his groin last night in Carolina. He will be out at least a week. Lindy Ruff has called up Ryan Miller from Rochester and wouldn't say if Miller or Martin Biron will start tomorrow in the Marina against Washington.' … [Read more...] about Noronen Put On IR With A Strained Groin. Miller Is Back

'"With the way Mika has been playing, it's giving our team a lot of confidence. He isn't giving up any trash," Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' offense vanishes in loss to Hurricanes

'Hurricanes goalie Kevin Weekes was a brick wall in stopping 21 shots to improve to 12-12-6 on the season. Buffalo's Mika Noronen (8-9-1) was impressive as well, stopping 29 shots as the Sabres fell to 14-19-3-1.' … [Read more...] about Milestone jinx ends