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'Buffalo center Tim Connolly has one goal in his past 28 games. He has two assists in his past 17 games.' … [Read more...] about Orpik now living the dream

'Buffalo's non-existent offense and sloppy defense kept the Penguins in the game, but Pittsburgh did little to take advantage until Kehoe bumped Kovalev up to the top line. The Penguins wasted golden scoring chances, made mind-numbing turnovers, took silly penalties and lost countless crucial faceoffs in the early going.' … [Read more...] about Penguins rediscover perfect match

'Once the puck hit the ice, Lemieux took a wild swipe at the puck, rifling it past Gratton, past two Sabres defensemen and past a motionless Mika Noronen in goal. It was the first time in his illustrious career that Lemieux scored off the draw.' … [Read more...] about Scoring at the drop of puck: a Lemieux first

'The Penguins had been on a 0-10-1-2 streak in home games they trailed after two periods.' … [Read more...] about Penguins win second straight game since ending streak

'The game drew 16,569 fans, even though Buffalo is not an especially attractive opponent and the Steelers were playing at Tampa Bay. The Penguins even added a promotion to help ticket sales, which is why Patrick said he was gratified but not worried about Monday's attendance. "Not with Marty Straka Bobblehead Night," Patrick said with a smile.' … [Read more...] about Beech is at home for the holidays

'From 11:09, when he set up Alexei Kovalev for the tying goal, until 17:11, when he fed Martin Straka for a final bit of insurance, Lemieux molded the outcome the way no single player should be able to.' … [Read more...] about Mario records one goal, three assists in 6:02 span of third period to lead comeback

'Linesman Derek Amell dropped the puck, and Lemieux whacked it forward just as it hit the ice. It zipped between Gratton's legs, nicked off the skate of defenseman Alexei Zhitnik and bounced between the legs of goaltender Mika Noronen.' … [Read more...] about Lemieux a bet to convert some magic

'"We don't have Dominik anymore, so that's probably the biggest reason," Satan said. "Other than that, most of the team is the same. For some reason, it's not the same, though. I don't know why. For all of us, this situation is hard. It's a lesson for us. That's how I'm taking it. I'm just trying to keep my head up and … [Read more...] about Penguins Report

'The Sabres have not won in Pittsburgh since Dec. 2, 2000.' … [Read more...] about Penguins rally to beat Sabres, win second in a row

'Despite the Steelers' appearance on Monday Night Football, attendance at last night’s game was 16,569. It was the team's third-largest crowd of the season, thanks at least in part to Martin Straka Bobble-head Doll night. It was also the largest crowd since 16,385 watched the Philadelphia Flyers play the night before Thanksgiving.' … [Read more...] about Keep everything the same

'``We could have put the game away,'' said Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff, whose team allowed the Penguins only three shots in the second period. ``We did not finish. We had three great opportunities to put them away. We missed those chances, and the first good opportunities they got, they put us away.''' … [Read more...] about Penguins 5, Sabres 2

'Pittsburgh won when trailing after two periods for the first time since March 31 against St. Louis. It is 1-10-1-2 when trailing after 40 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 5, Buffalo 2

'Without an answer from the public sector by mid-January, Hamister reiterated he will withdraw his offer to buy the franchise, a move that could spell the end of the Buffalo Sabres, not only in Buffalo but entirely.' … [Read more...] about Hamister: No arena aid, no Sabres bid

'Meanwhile, Adam Mair had this to say: "It wasn't that they weren't calls - some of them were questionable at best - but when we're out there getting (mugged) you gotta call it the other way, too, you know?" Mair used a much harsher word than "mugged," and the interview was taped by multiple Canadian radio and TV stations.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vent about refs whistling while they work

'In a sense, he's trying to clean up the mess the Rigases made. If the clan had spent more time marketing the team and managing the building instead of making withdrawals at the Coudersport ATM, we wouldn't wonder where the money went.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, arena would be a lot to lose