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'"We were very active," Biron said. "We played the body right off the bat. We came out ready to play."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, NY Islanders 0

'The Sabres do have two games in hand over two of the teams they're chasing, for whatever that's worth. They have 21 games remaining on their regular season schedule.' … [Read more...] about Crunch time for Sabres

'Eleven of the Sabres' remaining 21 games are on the road, and there are four sets of back-to-back contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can't relax in flight down stretch

'With the Sabres about to play seven games over the next 11 nights, including four on the road, Campbell will be pressed into service.' … [Read more...] about Campbell likely to see ice time

'D James Patrick has 57 career points vs. the Islanders, the most against any opponent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Islanders

'"We have to convert on some of our power play situations. And we're just not doing that. And we're still not finishing off plays when we get the chance. Guys are passing up opportunities to score. And we can't afford that at this point of the season.'' … [Read more...] about Playoff hopes alive

'"Let's be honest, we want to go out and we want to play our best to win hockey games and have our fans have a great time, and we definitely let them down (Monday) night."' … [Read more...] about Ruff sentences Sabres to day of hard labor

'A Depew man told police that someone stole his $350 Sabres jacket containing his car keys and wallet from a suite in HSBC Arena while he was attending Monday night's hockey game.' … [Read more...] about Fan reports Sabres jacket, wallet were stolen at arena

Todd Marchant loves coming back to Buffalo to put on a show for his family and friends. He did more than that Monday night in Buffalo\'s HSBC Arena. His performance literally destroyed any small hopes the Buffalo Sabres have of making the playoffs this year. Marchant scored two huge goals against Sabres goalie Martin Biron as the Edmonton Oilers glided to a slick 3-0 thrashing … [Read more...] about Hometown boy slices up Sabres

'The miserable, 3-0 home loss to the Edmonton Oilers, coming just three games after a 2-1 failure against the lowly Atlanta Thrashers, certainly looked like the parting whimper of a team about to miss the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Oilers slam door on the Sabres

'A native of Buffalo who lives here during the off-season, Marchant scored his fifth and sixth goals and 11th and 12th points in 12 career games against his home-town team. He led everybody with seven shots in his 20 minutes on the ice.' … [Read more...] about Marchant, Markkanen rev it up

'"He's had an incredible run of success against the Sabres."' -- Peter Marchant, Todd's dad, chuckling softly as he watched his boy score two goals Monday. He had scored only two in his previous 31 games.' … [Read more...] about Oil spills

'The heroics came courtesy of Todd Marchant, who scored two goals with his family in the stands at HSBC Arena, providing the stingy Finn and the Oilers with more than enough margin in a 3-0 win.' … [Read more...] about Hot Toddy, Jussi goaltending lead to rare road win

'"This is it for me," said Essensa, who has been one of the most popular players in every dressing room he's called home. "You have to let the kids play sooner or later."' … [Read more...] about Goalie Bob finally ready to pack it in

'"We're not giving up yet. There's still a lot of fight in the dog. But tonight the dog had its tail between its two legs."' … [Read more...] about Oilers 3, Sabres 0