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'In his first game back after missing two with a rib injury, Dumont scored a first-period goal that proved to be the game-winner. Perhaps even more significant, Dumont's body seemed no worse for wear after a hard-hitting, physical contest with the Senators.' … [Read more...] about Dumont hopes luck has changed

'"To beat a team like Ottawa, I have to be at the top of my game," he said. "I know if I play average, it is not enough." And last night, to the regret of the Senators, Hasek was at his best, stopping 30 shots in helping the Buffalo Sabres post a 2-0 win. The win was Hasek's third straight over Ottawa this year.' … [Read more...] about Hasek stops Senators again

'The Senators continue to have difficulty solving Hasek, who entered the game having allowed just one goal (on 67 shots) in the previous two meetings between the two teams and has now thrown two shutouts at Ottawa and seven (to tie him with Ed Belfour for the league lead) on the season.' … [Read more...] about Hasek foils Sens again

'Dominik Hasek couldn't think of a better way to celebrate his son Michael's 11th birthday than by posting his seventh shutout of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 2, Senators 0

'Dominik Hasek made 30 saves for his seventh shutout and J.P. Dumont and Miroslav Satan scored as the Buffalo Sabres won their third straight game, a 2-0 blanking of the Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Ottawa 0

As their division rivals flutter along at a .500 clip, the Senators just keep rolling with impressive outings that add points to their lead atop the Northeast Division. … [Read more...] about Yashin, Senators rolling along

'The Sabres can only hope their abundant scoring will pay further dividends when they host the Eastern Conference-leading Ottawa Senators tonight (7; Empire, Radio 107.7 FM, 1330) in HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope goal outburst pays dividends tonight

'LW Miroslav Satan has five goals and five assists the past five games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Senators

'Two-thirds through the 2000-01 campaign and you have to ask, where exactly is this team destined? After going 20-12-3-1 in the first 36 games, the Sabres backpedaled to mediocrity in their next 20 games with an 8-10-2 mark.' … [Read more...] about Sabres still searching for winning formula

Taking his customary pregame nap on Saturday afternoon, Rob Ray stretched out on his couch like an old dog with the house to himself. … [Read more...] about As good as it gets

There must have been some painful splinters in the bench last week when Lindy Ruff sat Miroslav Satan for a period following a costly mistake, because his play has transformed to the lethal scoring explosion he's so capable of. … [Read more...] about Satan casts out the Devils

'It says on page six of the New Jersey Devils' media guide that Lou Lamoriello runs the team. But the Buffalo Sabres own them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stick fork in Devils again

'Every player needs a proverbial kick in the pants every now and again. Looking back, maybe Ruff made a mistake by benching Satan against the Thrashers. He should have sat him down five weeks ago after a dreadful performance in San Jose when he played 191/2 minutes and didn't register a shot.' … [Read more...] about Satan sends a message of his own with four-point performance

'The Buffalo Sabres will be without Dave Andreychuk for at least five days because of swelling in his right knee.' … [Read more...] about Andreychuk on shelf with swelling in knee

'He's 37, still young by life's standards but an old man when it comes to hockey. His face is battered from 18 seasons and some 1,300 games in the NHL. He needs days off from practice; maintenance days, he calls them.' … [Read more...] about Maintenance man