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'Buffalo Sabres' coach Lindy Ruff knows his football. Ruff picked the New England Patriots to beat the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI. The Sabres experienced a championship celebration -- Boston style -- yesterday. The Patriots victory parade kicked off in front of their hotel in Copley Square.' … [Read more...] about Lapointe's injury opens up a spot for P-Bruins' Hilbert

'Warrener was backpedaling just inside the blue line when his shot hit a player and was redirected off Murphy's skate past Bruins goalie Byron Dafoe at 4:30 of the third period.' … [Read more...] about Bruins 2, Sabres 2

'"Those are ones you don't really count on, but sometimes they're the difference," Warrener said. "We got a break tonight, which was important."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Boston 2 (ot)

Sabres power play, which ranks near the bottom of the NHL overall (31 for 254, 12.2 percent) and on the road (13 for 116, 11.2 percent), is 0 for 12 in the last 3 games and 2 for 29 in the last 7. … [Read more...] about Bruins scouting report

'The Sabres will play the Boston Bruins in the Fleet Center a few hours and a quick stroll from the Patriots' welcome-home celebration at city hall. This afternoon's victory parade will kick off in front of the Sabres' hotel in Copley Square.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pay visit to Titletown

'The Sabres went 7-5-1 in the month of January, their first winning month of the season. But none of those victories came against a team higher than eighth place in either conference.' … [Read more...] about Rasmussen seeks better days

'Sabres can match season-long four-game unbeaten streak tonight.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Bruins

'"He just keep's getting better in each game he plays."' … [Read more...] about Pyatt opening eyes

'Whatever you think of Ruff's handling, or mishandling, of his goaltenders in the first year of the post-Hasek era, one thing seems pretty clear: Biron has come through it a stronger, more intact goalie.' … [Read more...] about Biron seems poised to anchor playoff push

'The Sabres "Player for a Day" will get to meet with General Manager Darcy Regier; receive physical testing and training from conditioning coach Doug McKenney; learn NHL equipment and fitting procedures from venerable equipment manager Rip Simonick; take the ice to learn NHL drills from the coaching staff; take a private tour of HSBC Arena; and eat lunch with … [Read more...] about Sabres auctioning 'Player for a Day'

'Hits absorbed don't show up on the stat sheet, which shows Zhitnik with a plus-two rating and two blocked shots.' … [Read more...] about All-Star Zhitnik picks up the check

'"I told myself, "I gotta do more. I'm not where I can be. I gotta go out there and do more and not be content,' " McKee said. "As a defenseman, if you're not noticed they say that's usually a good thing. But I wanted a little more."' … [Read more...] about McKee wants to take his game to Olympian level

'"Put aside the first month, Connolly has been a very solid performer for us," Ruff said. "And I think it's just the tip of the iceberg with the tools he's got."' … [Read more...] about Connolly emerging as bright young star for Sabres

'So why would you want to break up the line in the first place? "You have to do that sometimes just to keep things healthy," said Ruff.' … [Read more...] about Sabres laying it on the line

'The 18 stitches holding Connolly's upper lip together finally came out Wednesday, just in time for the Buffalo Sabres' playmaking center to fly to Los Angeles for the inaugural Topps/NHL YoungStars Game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres kid their 'Young Gun'