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'Known as a players' coach, he directed the Sabres during the 1995-96 and '96-97 seasons and posted a 73-72-19 record. His tenure there included a constant battle of wills with former general manager John Muckler, who was eventually fired. In his second year, Nolan led the Sabres to a Northeast Division title and reached the second round of the playoffs that … [Read more...] about Nolan Takes Turn At-Bat With Isles

'Penguins right winger Jaromir Jagr had a goal and an assist to tie Colorado center Joe Sakic for the NHL scoring lead with 108 points, but the story of this game was not offense. The Penguins generated plenty of that, but it was their defensive effort that was most striking.' … [Read more...] about Penguins continue their stellar play under Hlinka's new game plan

'In a surprise move, Coach Lindy Ruff elected to start Martin Biron, a bright, young goaltender in his own right, but one seldom confused with one of the most decorated players in NHL history at the position. That marked only his 17th appearance of the season and second in 11 games, and he showed his rust by stopping just 14 of 18 shots.' … [Read more...] about Biron no puzzle to Penguins

'The Sabres' strong play in recent weeks -- they are 6-2 in their past eight games -- might not net them much of a reward in the postseason. If they finish fourth or fifth in the Eastern Conference, it likely will earn them a matchup against the Flyers, and that doesn't figure to work to their advantage. Buffalo is 0-3 against Philadelphia this season and has … [Read more...] about Penguins Report

'What's next, pre-game pep talks from Jacques Lemaire? The suddenly systemized Penguins sculpted another defensive masterpiece Tuesday, bottling up the Buffalo Sabres, 4-1, at Mellon Arena.' … [Read more...] about Penguins 4, Sabres 1

'Naysayers will note that Dominik Hasek was not in goal for Buffalo or that the Sabres were playing their second game in as many nights. Those were mere footnotes. Besides, the Penguins played without Alexei Kovalev.' … [Read more...] about Pens live one day to next

'Former Penguins forward Stu Barnes is the Sabres' nominee for the Masterton Trophy, which goes to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.' … [Read more...] about Penguins Notebook

'The Penguins surprised the Devils by coming out in a left wing lock -- a system in which a forward effectively becomes a third defensemen -- and followed that by mostly playing a neutral zone trap Tuesday. Pittsburgh? Playing the despised trap?' … [Read more...] about Penguins 4, Sabres 1

'Hasek was rested after recording two shutouts in seven days and the Penguins took immediate advantage, scoring two goals 12 seconds apart less than a minute into the game against Martin Biron en route to a 4-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 4, Buffalo 1

'With a chance to clinch a playoff berth with a win or a tie Tuesday night, the Sabres instead were pulled closer to sixth place with a loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins at Mellon Arena.' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh uses quick start to beat Buffalo, 4-1

'The Penguins quick start, followed by a strong defensive performance, resulted in a convincing 4-1 win over the Sabres Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Pens score twice in first :59, beat Sabres 4-1

'Though the Thrashers had five power play opportunities, including a double minor on Audette for high sticking Per Svartvadet in the face, the team was unable to get anything by Hasek, only mustering nineteen shots on goal.' … [Read more...] about Thrashers lose to Buffalo 4-0

'So as the winger's wife and two children shouted and clapped, the rest of the 13,500 paid visitors took a moment to search their souls. Then, they joined Manon, Katherine and Daniel Audette in a round of applause. In Atlanta, as in Buffalo, Donald Audette is still an old friend.' … [Read more...] about Atlanta still Audette's kind of town

'Tonight, the NHL's best defense gets a look at one of the hockey's most potent offenses. The Buffalo Sabres, who have allowed a league-low 169 goals, travel to Pittsburgh for a rendezvous with Mario Lemieux and the high-scoring Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Potent Penguins pose test

'With the win, the Sabres gain a point on the Philadelphia Flyers for fourth place, as Buffalo now trails Philadelphia by three points after the Flyers tied Ottawa 3-3. Buffalo also picked up a pair of points on their sixth-place persuer, as the Sabres lead Pittsburgh by five points going into Tuesday's visit in the Steel City.' … [Read more...] about Sabres thrash Atlanta, 4-0