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'"Some of the accountability has to fall on the guys we pay a lot of money to score goals," Ruff said. "You can talk about great chances, but I'd rather talk about goals."' … [Read more...] about Hedberg hands Sabres a shutout

'Varada appeared to detain the goalie a little longer than was necessary, and Hedberg responded by punching Varada not once, not twice, but three times in the head.' … [Read more...] about Varada takes three for the team

'Hedberg got a few breaks last night -- a Stu Barnes shot slammed off the goal post behind him, and Buffalo had a goal waved off after a video review determined the puck had been knocked into the net with a high stick -- but no one suggested he should be embarrassed about collecting his shutout bonus.' … [Read more...] about Penguins, Hedberg shut out Sabres, 2-0

'Sabres D Jason Woolley pointed out that the league's compressed schedule has cut down on practice time -- both teams made yesterday's game-day skate optional so players could conserve energy -- and that teams still are adapting. "It's been such a crazy schedule," Woolley said. "I don't think anybody knew what we were getting into. But … [Read more...] about Penguins Report

'...the Buffalo crowd - which must be used to having goals disallowed by now - was predictably perturbed when Fraser waved it off.' … [Read more...] about Pens shut out Sabres

'[Wayne] Primeau underwent reconstructive surgery Thursday to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. His recovery is expected to take six months, Penguins general manager Craig Patrick said.' … [Read more...] about Primeau out for season

'"Some accountability has to fall on the guys who get paid to score goals," Ruff said. "You can talk about domination and goaltending. You can talk about great chances. But I'd rather talk about goals."' … [Read more...] about Penguins 2, Sabres 0

'"We hit the post, we had one taken away," goaltender Martin Biron said. "(Hedberg) created good things, that's the reason why they won tonight. They just sat back and waited for a few opportunities on the rush."' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 2, Buffalo 0

'Miroslav Satan has gone 12 games without a goal. Chris Gratton has gone 27 games without a goal, although he did play a solid game against the Canucks on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Desperation time for Sabres

'No Sabres skater plays more than 30 minutes of a 60-minute game...except Alexei Zhitnik, who has done it three times this season.' … [Read more...] about With Zhitnik, the defense never rests

'The Sabres have won their past two games despite being outshot in both.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Penguins

'Hidden stat: Sabres are league's only losing team with more goals scored than allowed, 118-116.' … [Read more...] about Penguins Report

'The Buffalo Sabres used to be able to prevent goals. The Penguins used to be able to score them. But that was before the Sabres traded Dominik Hasek and Michael Peca. Before the Penguins dealt Jaromir Jagr and lost Mario Lemieux and Martin Straka to injuries. Is it any wonder these teams are toiling in last place in their respective divisions?' … [Read more...] about Penguins, Sabres have that sinking feeling

'The Penguins haven't won a road game since Dec. 6 at Boston.' … [Read more...] about Scouting the Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres now have a two game winning streak going! That may be spare change to most NHL teams, but for the Sabres it's a gold mine. By beating the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 Tuesday night, the Sabres for the first time in over a month won consecutive games. … [Read more...] about Sabres hold on to beat Canucks