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Buffalo Sabres Show up Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-2
April 23rd, 2013 at 11:44 PM
The Buffalo Sabres further frustrated their fans Tuesday, exhibiting strength at a meaningless time by claiming a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Sabres never trailed against the Eastern Conference champions in beating them for the second straight time. Thomas Vanek opened the scoring 13 minutes in, banging home a...
Buffalo Sabres May Be Tougher This Year, but They Aren’t Any Better
April 23rd, 2013 at 9:00 AM
During the previous off-season, GM Darcy Regier made moves clearly intended to make the Buffalo Sabres tougher. But while those changes did make the club more physical, the end results have been just as disappointing - if not more so - than last year's.
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Last season, the Buffalo Sabres started off terribly, and...
Buffalo Sabres Fall 2-1 to Winnipeg Jets Despite Stellar Outing by Jhonas Enroth
April 22nd, 2013 at 10:48 PM
The Buffalo Sabres failed to play the spoiler against the play-off contending Winnipeg Jets, falling 2-1. The loss came in spite of stellar goaltending by Jhonas Enroth, who stopped 37 of 39 shots and at times single-handedly kept Buffalo in the game.
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After Ryan Miller’s acrimonious exit early in the second...
Buffalo Sabres Hope to Ground Winnipeg Jets’ Playoff Chances
April 22nd, 2013 at 9:00 AM
For the second straight season, the Buffalo Sabres will wrap the season up by playing the spoiler role.
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Eliminated from playoff contention following Friday's loss to the New York Rangers, the Sabres host a Winnipeg Jets team tonight (7 p.m., MSG) that is trying to make up three points in the...
Buffalo Sabres Aftermath: Ryan Miller, Ron Rolston, Darcy Regier and Rebuilding
April 20th, 2013 at 9:00 AM
The Buffalo Sabres took the ice Friday in front of a somewhat empty First Niagara Center with a chance to keep pace with the New York Rangers for the final playoff spot. And just as Sabres fans predicted, when the game became a must-win against a hungry team, the Sabres crumbled.
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What's left?...
Buffalo Sabres Crumble Under Pressure in Must-Win Game Against the New York Rangers
April 19th, 2013 at 10:36 PM
The Sabres played their most important game of the season in typical Buffalo fashion, as they allowed the New York Rangers to double them up en-route to an 8-4 defeat.
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The Sabres played a solid 18 minutes of hockey, until they allowed three goals in the final two minutes of the...
Buffalo Sabres Return from Emotional Boston Trip to Host New York Rangers
April 19th, 2013 at 9:00 AM
In the first public sporting event in Boston since the Boston Marathon bombings, the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Bruins 3-2 in a shootout and then joined their opponents with an on-ice salute to the fans and their city. They now return home to host the New York Rangers (7:00 p.m.,...
Mike Weber Stabilizes Young Buffalo Sabres Defense
April 18th, 2013 at 9:00 AM
With the recent trades of veteran defensemen Robyn Regehr and Jordan Leopold, the Buffalo Sabres lost a combined 15 years of NHL experience on the blue-line. Fortunately for the club, 25 year-old Mike Weber has stepped into the leadership void to help guide the Sabres young defense.
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Trades and injuries left Buffalo with...
Buffalo Sabres Edge Boston Bruins in Emotion-Filled Game
April 17th, 2013 at 10:41 PM
The Buffalo Sabres looked like they were down and out for the game, and the season, but a late goal by Cody Hodgson and a shootout goal by Drew Stafford clinched a must-win as the Sabres beat the Boston Bruins 3-2.
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Former Sabre Daniel Paille opened the scoring almost six minutes into the...
Buffalo Sabres Will Play Critical Game in Somber Setting Against Boston Bruins
April 17th, 2013 at 9:43 AM
The bombings in Boston will never be forgotten, and the people of Buffalo will continue to support those harmed by the senseless acts of the unknown. However, the NHL season must continue, and that means the Sabres will take on the Boston Bruins to preserve some sense of normalcy.
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While it...
Buffalo Sabres’ Status Unknown for Post-Bombing Tilt Against Boston Bruins
April 16th, 2013 at 9:00 AM
Monday's bombing at the Boston Marathon leaves the first part of the Buffalo Sabres' home stretch up in the air.
The afternoon bombing saw at least two die and more than 100 get hurt. The Boston Bruins postponed their game Monday night against the Ottawa Senators. The Boston Celtics also canceled...
Buffalo Sabres Fans Set Aside Rivalry to Support Boston Bombing Victims
April 15th, 2013 at 5:57 PM
The oft-contentious rivalry between the Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins takes a back seat tonight to the tragic events in Boston. At least two people are reported dead and over one hundred injured after two bombs exploded at the finish line of the Boston Marathon.
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The heated Sabres-Bruins rivalry dates back to...
Buffalo Sabres Most Popular Hockey Team in New York State
April 15th, 2013 at 2:00 PM
A recent survey of New York state residents found the Buffalo Sabres to be the Empire State's favorite hockey team.
The Siena College Research Institute poll found 3 percent of New Yorkers picked the blue and gold as their favorite team out of all teams in all sports competing in the...
Buffalo Sabres’ Young Defensemen Getting It Done for the Team
April 15th, 2013 at 8:06 AM
Coming into the season, the Buffalo Sabres were supposed to have the best defensive corps in the league.
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Now that the season is coming to an end, that thought has proven to be nothing but a huge misconception. However, the Sabres have started to be sound defensively, especially in the last two...
Buffalo Sabres Keep Slim Playoff Hopes Alive with Win Over Tampa Bay Lightning
April 14th, 2013 at 8:31 PM
The Buffalo Sabres just won't go away, as they kept their slim playoff chances alive with a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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After giving fans every reason to give up on them, the Sabres have strung together two-straight wins this weekend, pulling themselves within four points of that elusive...
Buffalo Sabres and Tampa Bay Lightning Square Off in Another Basement Battle
April 14th, 2013 at 11:31 AM
The Buffalo Sabres are not mathematically out of the playoffs, but the odds are against them as they host the Tampa Bay Lightning today at 5 pm.
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The Sabres put in a good effort in yesterday's 1-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, but goals were hard to come by. Buffalo will need to...
Buffalo Sabres Get Gritty Win Over Philadelphia Flyers
April 13th, 2013 at 6:43 PM
It wasn't pretty, but the Buffalo Sabres found a way to win as they scored the lone goal in today's game to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 1-0.
The game was scoreless through two periods of play, until Christian Ehrhoff scored just 17 seconds into the third period after his point shot bounced...
Buffalo Sabres, Philadelphia Flyers Duel in Cellar Dwellar Battle
April 13th, 2013 at 9:00 AM
Saturday's game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Philadelphia Flyers probably hasn't played out how the NBC Sports Network expected.
The nationally televised matinee (3 p.m.) from Buffalo features two teams that, while not mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, are realistically playing for draft position and contracts next season. Whoever loses...
Buffalo Sabres Scrounge for Meaning as Season Limps to an End
April 12th, 2013 at 10:58 AM
Steve Ott certainly picked a bad time to call out Buffalo Sabres fans.
On the heels of fans' "ridiculous" catcalls during tie games and at other opportune times, the Sabres gave fans every reason in the world to boo Thursday night. The Sabres mustered a meager 15 shots and looked genuinely...
Montreal Canadiens Humble Buffalo Sabres 5-1 to Clinch Playoff Berth
April 11th, 2013 at 11:06 PM
Both the Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens perfectly played their parts perfectly Thursday night.
The Habs looked every bit the team that will challenge the Pittsburgh Penguins for Eastern Conference supremacy, scoring early and often in a 5-1 thrashing of the Sabres. And Buffalo looked outclasses and apparently didn't want to...
