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'The Wings won for the sixth time in their last eight games (6-1-1) despite having 10 regulars out the lineup because of injuries.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings beat up Sabres

'It was a rougher night for Ryan, who allowed seven goals on 23 shots. Kevin earned an assist and had a plus-1 rating in 11 minutes, 43 seconds.' … [Read more...] about Return surprises Joseph

After a shaky start, in which Buffalo centre Daniel Briere scored from behind the net 4:43 into the first, Joseph at times looked like the NHL starter he expects to be again. … [Read more...] about Cujo saves Wings

'Though Ryan Miller is playing because of a freak injury to starter Mika Noronen, whose neck was cut by Chris Drury's skate in practice earlier this week, it's worth noting that he was recalled from Rochester before Noronen got hurt in practice Tuesday. It's also worth noting that he's getting the start over Martin Biron, who started the season as the … [Read more...] about Millers trying to stick in NHL

'Daniel Briere and Jochen Hecht scored for the Sabres, who lost their third straight and are 1-4 in their last five.' … [Read more...] about Detroit 7, Buffalo 2

'"I'm disappointed, obviously," said Miller, who has a 1.55 goals-against average at Rochester. "I'll come back to practice tomorrow, see what happens. If I'm still around, I'll work hard, get another start, go from there."' … [Read more...] about Detroit 7, Buffalo 2

'Detroit gained the huge lead on five goals in the third period, a period which could easily go down as the worst of the season for Buffalo, and the third poor performance in front of Miller.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings Embarrass Sabres At Home 7-2

Tonight's game between the Buffalo Sabres and Detroit Red Wings will be the 107th meeting between these two teams. The Sabres hold a 51-42-13 edge over Detroit in the series and have been dominating at home against the Motor-City opponents winning 33 of 51 games played in Buffalo. The Red Wings hold a dubious distinction in Buffalo, winning the first ever NHL regular season … [Read more...] about Pregame Warmup vs. Detroit

'Dominik Hasek will not play tonight after aggravating his injured groin in Monday's victory over the Los Angeles Kings, while backup netminder Manny Legace sprained his knee in the pregame skate.' … [Read more...] about Hasek won't face Sabres

'Noronen never appeared to be in danger when Chris Drury's skate slit the goalie's neck during a drill. But the Sabres later discovered how dangerously close they came to reliving a Malarchuk nightmare. "I guess it was close," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said, "very close."' … [Read more...] about Noronen's cut a close call

'The Sabres are 9-1-0 when they score three or more goals in a game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Red Wings

'''It's been tough,'' Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said about finding Hasek's successor.' … [Read more...] about Hurt Hasek's presence still lingers in Buffalo

'There’s no doubt in my mind the Sabres had Ryan Miller pegged as their #1 goaltender long before this season began, and that never changed even though he got off to a less than stellar start that led to a trip down the 90 East to Rochester for a little recharging.' … [Read more...] about Is it Miller, Marty or Mika?

'''You believe you have something there but until somebody's thrown in that situation where he has to assume all that pressure, and you don't have Dom sitting behind you on the bench, it's not easy for a young guy to take over,'' Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Hasek returns to Buffalo

'Mika Noronen took 17 stitches to his neck on Monday after getting brushed by Chris Drury. There's a danger of having them pulled out so he's off the ice until at least Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Noronen Will Miss A Few Days Which Gives Miller The Nod