Mike Grier News

The numbers say the Buffalo Sabres' power play is sputtering quite a bit compared to last year, especially on the road.

As a 20-year-old last season, Boston Bruins winger Milan Lucic had a breakout season by scoring 17 goals and quickly forging a reputation as perhaps the most punishing hitter among NHL forwards.

The Ottawa Senators seek a season high-tying third straight victory tonight in a matchup with the Buffalo Sabres at Scotiabank Place.

Patrice Bergeron's tip-in 47 seconds into overtime provided the difference, and the Boston Bruins defeated the Buffalo Sabres, 2-1, in a Northeast Division battle.

The Buffalo Sabres held off the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday night in the Wachovia Center and the Flyers rebounded by holding the Sabres' place in the NHL record books Monday.

Tim Kennedy hasn't taken a full lap around the NHL, but he already knows how it works.

For years, Lindy Ruff has spoken about buying into the system, and some fans and critics dismissed the philosophy as simple jargon.

Early in Saturday's third period against the Sabres, Brad Marchand appeared to throw an elbow at Buffalo's Mike Grier as the players skated off the ice.

Jason Pominville scored the winner in the fourth round of the shootout, and Ryan Miller made 25 saves to help the Buffalo Sabres beat Calgary 2-1 on Friday night, snappin the Flames' winning streak at four games.

Sabres right wing Mike Grier, who injured his groin during the third period of Wednesday's 3-1 victory over Edmonton, stayed off the ice today while his teammates practiced in Amherst Pepsi Center, John Vogl reports on the Sabres Edge blog.

Ryan Miller made 28 saves to lift the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night.

Adam Mair believes he can help the Buffalo Sabres. He still has the chance. Mair remains in Buffalo after the other 29 NHL teams failed to claim him off waivers Tuesday.

Veteran Buffalo Sabres forward Adam Mair has been placed on waivers, with the other 29 NHL teams given until noon Tuesday to put a claim on him.

Jhonas Enroth was being coy this morning on whether he was going to get his first NHL start.

The 12 forwards who will play for the Buffalo Sabres tonight have 73 points. The 12 forwards expected to dress for the Philadelphia Flyers have 72.

Leafs fall short against Buffalo Ryan Miller #30 of the Buffalo Sabres and Henrik Tallinder #10 defend as Lee Stempniak # 12 and Matt Stajan #14 of the Toronto Maple Leafs look for a rebound at HSBC Arena on October 30, 2009 in Buffalo, New York.

The Toronto Maple Leafs put in yet another spirited effort last night with a familiar result - a close loss.

The Bufalo Sabres would be quick to say that it's a tad too early for anyone to start preparing Delaware Avenue for its first Stanley Cup parade.

At one end of the rink, Ryan Miller went down to one pad and pumped a fist. At the other, Tyler Myers raised his arms and was tackled by his teammates.

As I got ready Saturday night to sit down and watch two teams that I like, the Buffalo Sabers and Tampa Bay Lightning, I had only two questions.