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'The Islanders seemed to get more satisfaction out of hanging tough in a game that Buffalo, trying to avoid elimination from the playoff race, dominated through two periods. The Islanders outshot the Sabres in the third period, 9-4.' … [Read more...] about Patient Isles Pull Out a Tie

'The tradeoffs for Shawn Bates were well worth it. A fat lip and a few stitches, even on your birthday, are always worth another big goal in the playoff drive.' … [Read more...] about Islanders Make Good Point

'But as the game went on, the Isles toughened up and once again proved that no lead is safe in the closing minutes of the game. They "weathered the storm," according to Parrish and Osgood, and were able to rain on the Sabres' parade.' … [Read more...] about Isles climb a point closer

'The Islanders faced an injury-depleted Sabres lineup that did not have top-liners Stu Barnes (concussion) and J.P. Dumont (separated clavicle), but still put up a determined fight. The Islanders (86 points) wound up getting more out of the victory, however, because they eliminated the Sabres as a threat to them in the standings.' … [Read more...] about Isles Fight to the End

'But don't expect there to be a call to fire Ruff, who is in the final year of his contract.' … [Read more...] about Rough Season Won't Shake Ruff's Resolve

'Word in NHL circles yesterday was that Sabres players and employees have been angry for some time about the collapse of Adelphia Business Solutions. It was a telecommunications spinoff of Adelphia Communications, known as ABIZ, and its shares sold for about $6 shortly after the company was formed in 1998. Players and staff with the Sabres invested heavily in the company, … [Read more...] about Concerns over Sabres' future

'"When you get a lead, you want to do a better job of protecting," said Curtis Brown, who scored for Buffalo. "But you get on your heels a bit."' … [Read more...] about Islanders 1, Sabres 1

'It was a point the Buffalo Sabres could not afford to relinquish.' … [Read more...] about NY Islanders 1, Buffalo 1 (ot)

'"They're both out for a good period of time," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said prior to Wednesday night's game against the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Dumont, Campbell to injuries

'Satan will enter tonight's game against the New York Islanders in HSBC Arena having played some of the best hockey of his career.' … [Read more...] about Satan putting best foot forward for Sabres

'He said, "I saw you weren't challenging as much. Being on your heels and on your toes is sometimes the difference between winning and losing.'"' … [Read more...] about Biron staying on his toes

'D Rhett Warrener returns tonight from a two-game suspension.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Islanders

'These two teams don't like each other one bit, and judging from the reception he got last month in his first return to Buffalo, this city doesn't like Michael Peca all that much anymore, either.' … [Read more...] about Incentive's not a problem

'Under NHL rules, he must be symptom free for seven days before he can return.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Barnes to miss at least another week

The Buffalo Sabres are ready to face the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round of the playoffs. They just have to somehow sneak into the playoffs first. The Sabres made it a clean sweep of the Flyers this season as they beat the Flyers 3-1 Monday night in HSBC Arena. It was the second 3-1 win over Philadelphia in 3 days as the Sabres concluded their home-and-home mini series … [Read more...] about Sabres dominate Philly entire season