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'The game marked the first time this season the Sabres had given up a lead and the first time they came from behind to win. It also gave the Sabres their first back-to-back wins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' third-period rally overwhelms Mighty Ducks

'The Sabres, 5-1 winners over the Kings one night earlier at Staples Center, blitzed the Ducks for four third-period goals to even their record at 4-4. The Ducks failed to build on a modest two-game winning streak that had come on the heels of a 0-4-0-1 start.' … [Read more...] about Turnovers help turn the tide on Ducks

'The Sabres, devoid of stars but displaying an admirable work ethic, followed up Thursday's 5-1 victory over the Kings at Staples Center with a lunch-bucket performance worthy of their blue-collar hometown.' … [Read more...] about Work cut out for them

'"That's a team that out-worked us, and there's no way that should happen in our own building," Ducks captain Steve Rucchin said. "The opportunity was there and we didn't put them away."' … [Read more...] about Ducks on a downslide

'They took a 2-1 lead into the third period, then watched -- sometimes literally -- as the Sabres ran them over.' … [Read more...] about Ducks Face Facts in a 5-2 Loss

'After falling behind early, the Ducks scored twice in the second period, only to see the Buffalo Sabres score four times in the third to beat Anaheim 5-2 in front of an announced crowd of 14,186 at the Pond.' … [Read more...] about Ducks rattled by barrage

'Pyatt, in his third season with the Sabres since being obtained in the Michael Peca trade, has 11 goals in his last 18 regular-season games. ``He's a young player who is just coming into his own,'' Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. ``He was second on our team last year in even-strength goals, which tells you that he scored the tough goals. He got on a roll at … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Anaheim 2

'"That team outworked us, it's inexcusable," Anaheim captain Steve Rucchin said. "We're going to have to take a stand and show what we're made of. No team should have happen to them what happened in our own building."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Anaheim 2

'The Kings were out of sort from the start against the Sabres, who dominated physical play and special teams.' … [Read more...] about Injuries add to painful loss

'Western New York pharmacies and supermarkets might want to stock up on motion sickness medicine. If this pattern continues for the entire season, Buffalo Sabres fans are going to need it in large supplies.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coast past Kings

'His offensive skills were supposed to make up for any defensive shortcomings, but Sabres coach Lindy Ruff has felt compelled to dress an extra blue-liner twice in the past three games. Ruff reverted to his usual six-defenseman lineup Thursday. A Delmore defensive lapse led to the Kings' early third-period goal. He took a slashing penalty on his next shift.' … [Read more...] about Delmore starts slow with Sabres

'"Sometimes you can lean on too much skill and too much fancy when the league isn't that way," Buffalo Coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Put the Hurt on Kings

'The Sabres came into the game having been outscored 21-8 in their first six games and winless in Los Angeles since March 1996. But no good came of this meeting for the Kings, who were outplayed in every aspect and lost two more players to injuries.' … [Read more...] about Kings get worked over by Sabres

'For the first time in the young season, they were outhustled and outmuscled, rolling over in an embarrassing 5-1 loss to the struggling Buffalo Sabres in front of a booing crowd of 15,752 at Staples Center.' … [Read more...] about Roundly flat performance for Kings

'``Drury is such an addition for us,'' Pyatt said. ``To have his leadership, to see the way he prepares for games, it really helps a lot of the younger guys.''' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Los Angeles 1