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'The Sabres, 8-22-5-1, came into the game with the league's worst record. But, thanks to two lucky bounces that resulted in Buffalo goals, the Caps still needed goals from Zubrus, Mike Grier, Jaromir Jagr and a game-winner from rookie Ivan Ciernik with 8:24 to play to put away the battling Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Zubrus, Capitals top Sabres, 4-3

'Dmitri Kalinin, Miroslav Satan and Vaclav Varada scored for Buffalo, 1-8-1 in its last 10 games. The Sabres fell to 2-12-2-1 on the road.' … [Read more...] about Capitals 4, Sabres 3

'"Last year, everyone here prided themselves on us having a better second half," said Buffalo's Martin Biron, who made 24 saves. "We got ourselves back in the playoff picture. We gotta do the same thing and get back in it and have a good second half."' … [Read more...] about Washington 4, Buffalo 3

'"Lindy had told me in training camp that the fourth line center was the spot he had me penciled in for," remarked the 24 year-old. "I knew that he was going to put me there and let me play every night. It's been a big step in my career to be able to do that."' … [Read more...] about Mair a perfect fit

'"You absorb what a lot of people say. I think I really understand the mentality of what type of team fans really want. Buffalo is a great city when you win or tie. It's not a good city for losing."' … [Read more...] about Ruff stands tall through roughest time of hockey career

'"The frustration level does rise, and you're sitting around to the point it's the only thing you can think about," he said. "When the team's not winning and you're wondering what's going to happen and where things are going, it's not a fun situation."' … [Read more...] about Ruff hints at Afinogenov's return

'The Sabres have scored six power-play goals in their last six games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Capitals

'Buffalo owns the NHL's worst record (8-21-5-1).' … [Read more...] about Sabres' problems mount with loss to Wild

'"I haven't been in this situation before," Ruff said after the Sabres' 4-3 loss. "There's frustrated players and frustrated coaches.' … [Read more...] about Players get new neighbors in locker room

'We offer New Year's resolutions for the Sabres. Here's hoping they work out better than most.' … [Read more...] about Resolutions hold solutions for Sabres' woes

'The dollar total of the aid requested is less than was given to the Buffalo Bills, and if not granted, the Sabres most likely will depart and the community will be left with a facility that will be a mostly unused empty shell. That would make no economic sense and would be a major setback to community pride.' … [Read more...] about News right to support Hamister bid for the Sabres

'The Wild improved to 14-0-1 when leading after two periods and earned its first victory against the Sabres in three tries. More important, it didn't suffer a letdown when all the trappings were in place.' … [Read more...] about Wild 4, Buffalo 3

'Turning point - Marian Gaborik tied the score at 1-1 only 27 seconds after Buffalo scored in the first period. But the biggest boost came on Filip Kuba's power-play goal in the second period. It ended a long drought and the Wild never trailed after that.' … [Read more...] about Wild capsule

'Like their 2-2 tie at Chicago on Thursday, the Wild found themselves in a wide-open affair where scoring chances materialized as fast and treacherous as black ice.' … [Read more...] about Power play comes alive

'``Every game's the same,'' Sabres forward Stu Barnes said. ``It's a one-goal game, but we're on the wrong end of it.''' … [Read more...] about Wild 4, Sabres 3