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by kmf418

on 02/11/2010 - 21:43

Buffalo got off to a quick start on Thursday night with a goal from Derek Roy. Later in the first, Jochen Hecht scored to give the Sabres a two goal lead. The shot went off of a Carolina player and into the net as Hecht earned his first goal in 11 games. Hecht didn't have any other options, so he shot it from a tough angle and it ended up going in. It's never a bad idea to shoot the puck.

The Hurricanes did get on the board towards the end of the period, scoring a power play goal to cut the lead in half.

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Are the Sabres Contenders?

by kmf418

on 02/08/2010 - 13:19

As the midway point of the season came and went, the Buffalo Sabres were sitting comfortably atop the Northeast Division. Boston was the closest team team, but still trailed Buffalo by 12 points. Now, the Sabres have hit the biggest road bump of the season.

The west coast trip was just the beginning of the Sabres recent woes. The team has gone 2-8-1 in its last 11 games and find themselves clinging to a one point division lead. Ottawa has gone on a tear, winning its last 11 of 12.

Eight of the last 11 games have been decided by just one goal.

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Sabres Shutout In 4th Straight Loss

by kmf418

on 02/06/2010 - 21:45

The Sabres were hoping to snap a three game losing streak against Columbus. The last time these teams met was in 2008, when Columbus crushed Buffalo by a 6-1 score.

First place may be out of reach since Washington is on a 13 game winning streak, but the Sabres only trail the Devils by three points for 2nd place. Patrick Lalime is expected to get the start in net tonight. Prior to this game, Ryan Miller had started 12 straight games.

Lalime hasn't started since January 19th when he gave up four first-period goals, and had to be replaced by Miller, in an eventual loss to Anaheim.

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Hurricanes Storm Through Buffalo

by kmf418

on 02/05/2010 - 22:06

These two teams have only met once so far this season, with three more to go. Buffalo won that meeting 5-1, scoring all their goals in the third period. The Sabres are just 2-5-1 in its last eight games.

Carolina took a 1-0 lead when Aaron Ward scored his first goal of the season. After being outshot 8-4, Buffalo got on the board towards the end of the first. Andrej Sekera took a shot from the point that was deflected by Jochen Hecht to tie the game at one.

Buffalo put on the pressure in the second period, outshooting Carolina 18-9, but neither team could score a goal.

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Crosby's Hat Trick Propels Pittsburgh

by kmf418

on 02/01/2010 - 21:39

After back to back wins at home, the Sabres headed into Pittsburgh to take on the Penguins for the third time this year. The teams have split the first two meetings of the season, both with one goal wins.

For a while, it looked as if the Sabres had a chance to take first place in the Conference. With the Capitals winning ten in a row, the Sabres are nine points out of that top spot, with two games in hand.

Mark Letestu scored his first career NHL goal just 47 seconds into the game. Pittsburgh had an early 1-0 on Ryan Miller and the Sabres.

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Bruins' Struggles Continue In Buffalo

by kmf418

on 01/29/2010 - 22:07

Buffalo hosted the Bruins looking for its second win in a row. Boston will have Marc Savard back in the lineup, which is a big relief for the Bruins. Without Savard, the team went 1-6-1 and only scored 13 goals.

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Did A Bad Call Cost Game?

by kmf418

on 01/26/2010 - 00:41

Buffalo (30-13-7) at Vancouver (31-18-2)

The seven game road trip came to an end tonight for Buffalo. Buffalo needed to defeat Vancouver in order to win the trip. This was the only meeting between these two teams this year.

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Sabres In Focus: Tyler Myers

by kmf418

on 01/24/2010 - 13:49

Buffalo had an amazing pick in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft when they chose 6 foot 8 inches Tyler Myers. The 19 year old rookie made an impression the moment he started playing for the Sabres.

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Sharks Take A Bit Out Of Buffalo

by kmf418

on 01/24/2010 - 01:28

Buffalo (30-12-7) at San Jose (34-10-8)

The last time these two teams met was on February 13th, when flight 3407 crashed near Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Even though the NHL offered to postpone the game, the Sabres chose to play.

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Hats Off! Look Who Has Hat Tricks This Season

by kmf418

on 01/22/2010 - 12:05

An Interesting Look at Who Has the Hat-Tricks This Season

We are more than halfway through the 2009-2010 season, and there are many teams that have surprised fans. What may be more surprising is which teams have recorded hat tricks this season. There are eight teams left who have not done it yet this season.

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