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'Biron is the favorite to start tonight despite allowing soft goals in Tuesday's crushing 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals. Philly looks better for Noronen, who stopped 31 of 32 shots to beat the Flyers there March 14.' … [Read more...] about Noronen, Biron will both play on trip

'Sabres have converted 3 of 8 power-play chances since D Jason Woolley's return to the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Blues

'Sabres' owner John Rigas spoke of getting "the tools to finish the job" after the club's march to the Stanley Cup finals in 1999, but trading Hasek to Detroit was like leaving a carpenter without his hammer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are lost without Hasek

'After a heady two-month stretch, which included consecutive shutouts, Biron has gone 1-5-1 in his last seven starts and given up a number of questionable goals.' … [Read more...] about Ruff maintains faith in Biron

The Buffalo Sabres came out like gang busters and finished like gang victims. After taking a commanding 2-0 lead over the Washington Capitals in the most important game of the year for both teams, the Sabres allowed the Caps to chip away at the lead until it was tied. … [Read more...] about Another weak goal is a Capital offense

'"I thought we came out and played a hell of a third period," Ruff said. "We dominated their big line, we had a lot of control in the offensive zone, and I think we missed the net on a lot of big chances. I think it was the best all-around game we've played in a long time."' … [Read more...] about A tough loss to take for Biron, Sabres

'The Sabres are still in deep trouble, and they will have a difficult time bouncing back from this loss.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suffer damaging loss to Caps

'The question going into the season was could Biron, 24, stand up to the pressure of a late-season push for a playoff spot. He's given people reason to doubt him as his struggles Tuesday night typify the frustration of the Sabres' season.' … [Read more...] about Soft goal shatters Biron, Sabres

'What the Sabres need most is for Biron to stop letting in soft goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' loss to Capitals a tough one

'While Montreal was blowing a one-goal lead, the Capitals were rallying from 2-0 down to take a 3-2 lead, then winning in memorable fashion, leaving Buffalo and the New York Rangers three points behind them in this four-team frenzy.' … [Read more...] about Simon Puts Caps In Playoff Position

'"It was big, especially with the people who are down with injuries. We lost Frantisek Kucera (nerve damage in the neck) early in the second period so some young guys on defense and some of the other guys really had to step up and get the job done."' … [Read more...] about Caps pushed into playoff contention

'Barnes, the Sabres' captain, was injured March 17 and got back on skates Monday for the first time. He was back on skates yesterday but doesn't have medical clearance and might sit another week, even if he thinks he is fully recovered.' … [Read more...] about Caps Report

'It was a dreadful night for the Sabres, who squandered a 2-0 lead, and for Biron, screened by his own defenseman on Simon's decisive goal.' … [Read more...] about Capitals 4, Sabres 3

'"It was a save (Biron) has got to make," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. "It's tough. He had a couple of tough breaks tonight, but the last one is a save he has got to make."' … [Read more...] about Washington 4, Buffalo 3

'Noronen has been more effective lately, but Biron might give the Sabres the better chance for victory tonight. What should Ruff do?' … [Read more...] about Ruff's burning question: Marty or Mika?