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'"We're a different team when we're playing from behind," veteran Joé Juneau said. "We gave up two easy goals in the first period and that was it."' … [Read more...] about Habs' game plan lost as Sabres post shutout win

'Gilmour, who has expressed his unhappiness over his stay in Buffalo, was booed when he was introduced as one of the Canadiens' starters last night and again whenever he led a rush.' … [Read more...] about Chilly reception

'For reasons only the Canadiens can explain, they were completely outplayed and submissive in the game and were outshot 37-26.' … [Read more...] about Sabres carve up lazy Habs

'Chris Gratton, J.P. Dumont -- off the skate of Canadiens' defenceman Craig Rivet -- and Brian Campbell scored for the Sabres, who outshot the Canadiens 19-5 in the second period.' … [Read more...] about Habs' effort lacks drive

'Brown and his teammates know there are those out there who say the reason the Sabres are in this predicament -- on the outside looking in -- is because they dealt away their biggest asset. Forgive the Sabres for being tired of hearing it.' … [Read more...] about Over loss of Hasek, Sabres focusing on playoffs

'Biron, on the other hand, sees renewed focus in the players in front of him. "You can see it in the guy's eyes that they mean business," he said. "It's much easier for a goalie when you see that the guys are on their best game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres 3, Canadiens 0

'Since holding a 35-minute closed-door meeting following Monday's home loss to Edmonton, the Sabres have not allowed a goal.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Montreal 0

'The Sabres have outshot the Canadiens, 73-43, in their past two meetings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Canadiens

'What on Earth has happened to Joe Juneau? The veteran centre, who has become a defensive forward late in his career, has recaptured the offensive prowess that marked his youth.' … [Read more...] about Scouting Report

'"Everyone realized if you don't come out to play that game (Thursday) you might as well say bye-bye to the game against Montreal, which is twice as important," Biron said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres play with power, shut out Isles

'With a road game Saturday against Central Division rival St. Louis, Bowman said he's leaning toward starting backup goalie Manny Legace in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Hasek to sit, and it might be Sunday

'The loss might have been the low point of the Islanders' season.' … [Read more...] about Islanders' Special Teams Fall Apart

'"You'd have to be an idiot not to see we're losing an opportunity to put wins in our column," Laviolette said.' … [Read more...] about Isles Show Nothing Against Lowly Sabres

'Meanwhile, the Isles, embarrassed on their own ice, couldn't hit water if they fell off the Andrea Gail. By the end of the second, the Isles had sent 21 shots wide; they finished with 24 misfires.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blank Isles

'Peca twice had shorthanded breakaways but could not convert. One was stopped by Biron after Peca was pulled down by defenseman Alexei Zhitnik. The other hit the crossbar and bounced into Biron's pads. Peca also fanned on a one-timer in the slot during a power play later in the period and in the third had a goal waved off after a quick whistle blew the play dead. … [Read more...] about Basement Problems