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'The intensity level barely wavered between last night's date with the bottom-feeding Sabres and Monday's rivalry victory against the Islanders. The patience level did not change much, either between the two games, both of which were scoreless after 20 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Rangers Hold On to Hope

'As a result, they moved to within four points of the Islanders, who hold the eighth and final playoff spot in the East. The Rangers have 72 points with seven games remaining as they head into a game in Philadelphia on Saturday. They are all huge games at this point, and the Rangers, so disappointing in a 3-1 loss to the Devils on Saturday, have responded to the pressure … [Read more...] about Dunham stars again

'Sabres attorney William Thomas, appearing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court on Wednesday, said B. Thomas Golisano has notified only one company Sky King, the team's air charter service that its contract would be rejected once he takes control of the franchise. Sky King has two years left on its deal.' … [Read more...] about Golisano prepared to honor GM Regier's contract

'``For the Rangers, this is about the two best defensive efforts I've seen them put together,'' said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, whose team was 0-7 on the power play. ``Probably our biggest downfall and something that could have got us going was the power play. They came out with a lot of pressure and we just weren't quick enough. We didn't react to it and we were a step late … [Read more...] about Rangers 3, Sabres 0

'"This is about the two best defensive efforts I've seen them put together," said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, a former Rangers defenseman. "They came with a lot of pressure and we just weren't quick enough tonight."' … [Read more...] about New York Rangers 3, Buffalo 0

'G Mike Dunham is coming off his fourth shutout of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Rangers

'Erie County Executive Joel A. Giambra said he is prepared to give up more than $100,000 a year in Buffalo Sabres revenue and dibs on any future profits from the HSBC Arena as long as prospective owner B. Thomas Golisano promises not to move the team.' … [Read more...] about Giambra would waive revenue to keep team

'The game story: The Rangers' slim playoff hopes were kept alive with a 1-0 victory over the Islanders on Monday night.' … [Read more...] about Rangers tonight

'The Sabres own the NHL's worst record at 22-34-9-7, but Ruff's overall performance in his first head coaching stint has been remarkable.' … [Read more...] about Ruff establishes new benchmark as Sabres do a number on Flyers

'"It's disappointing because we let ourselves down. We could have taken another step forward, you're definitely taken a step backward when you have an effort like this. When you're trying to build something, you want to keep things moving."' … [Read more...] about Hitchcock incensed by lifeless loss

'Surprisingly, the Flyers have not won in this building since April 8, 2001. Buffalo may be last in the Eastern Conference, but it continues to embarrass the Flyers here even if few attend the games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pierce rusty Esche

'Not only did they play poorly, but they flew in the face of their coach's theory that good teams follow up big wins with big efforts and take advantage of good situations.' … [Read more...] about Hitch speechless after step backward

'So trouble was predictable ... but what was most troubling was how easily the Sabres were able to waltz to a 5-2 victory at HSBC Arena. That share of the Atlantic Division lead the Flyers worked so long and hard to finally achieve via a victory over the Devils Monday in the Meadowlands?' … [Read more...] about First place gone in 60 seconds

Hitchcock was screaming as the Flyers left the ice and he did not let up when the dressing-room door closed. … [Read more...] about Flyers have a new Hitch in their step

To say he was angry would not do justice to Esches emotions after he allowed all five goals in the Flyers loss to the Buffalo Sabres at HSBC Arena. … [Read more...] about Esche struggles in goal in second trip upstate