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'Buffalo G Martin Biron got his first career point with an assist on Afinogenov's goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 5, Capitals 2

'A day after being benched, Kozlov scored for the first time in 18 games, using a 1-on-1 move on goaltender Olaf Kolzig to stake Buffalo to a 2-0 lead 5:36 into the contest.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Washington 2

'The Rangers came to Buffalo with the sole intent of winning a hockey game, and not worrying about revenge against Vaclav Varada or coach Lindy Ruff. Which was all well and good, except that they almost forgot about the game.' … [Read more...] about Rangers leave town with new tie

'When they play on back-to-back days, the Sabres are 1-5-0-1 in the second game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Capitals

'Dumont's goal, scored in the final second of a five-on-three power play, helped keep the Sabres from losing their third straight game of the season against a Rangers team they are growing to hate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Rangers battle to draw

'He has always been accountable and refreshingly candid.' … [Read more...] about To his credit, Varada never backed off

'He also apologized if his earlier comments, which were broadcast locally before the game, had angered his teammates.' … [Read more...] about Kozlov fires shots from press box

'Until York scored, the Rangers headed toward their third consecutive defeat because of their lack of discipline.' … [Read more...] about Rangers make a point

'How would the Sabres survive without disgruntled winger Slava Kozlov? The answer, apparently, is no worse than they were doing with him.' … [Read more...] about Late collapse ties up Sabres

'The Rangers could have easily lost their third consecutive game. Richter, who made 47 saves, was the reason they did not.' … [Read more...] about Rangers Put Pieces Together in Tie

'On Monday, after the Rangers' practice, Fleury offered to meet with Ruff to clear the air. "He didn't want to, I guess," Fleury said this morning. "But the offer still stands. I would ask him what he was trying to say. Obviously, he dodged the question this morning. He did a good job."' … [Read more...] about Foul Stirs Passion of Rangers and Sabres

'"Richter gets my vote for U.S. Olympic goalie, by the way — he was fabulous," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said, unsolicited.' … [Read more...] about Richter Lifts Rangers

'"Yeah, I stand by that, in a sense that I said what I said because a lot of it was Theo's antics on the ice — the chicken dance the game before they came into town," Ruff said, referring to Fleury's taunting of Islanders defenseman Eric Cairns Nov. 8.' … [Read more...] about Ruff Barks Out Defense

'There is no telling what place in the standings this Ranger team would occupy if not for the work of Mike Richter.' … [Read more...] about Richter points the way

'Mike Richter likes to get as much work as he can, but this is a little ridiculous.' … [Read more...] about Richter Saves Day