Paul Gaustad News

Alfredson leads Sens over Sabres Buffalo Sabres' Paul Gaustad, 28, dumps Ottawa Senators' Jason Spezza as Sabres goaltender Patrick Lalime looks on during second period NHL hockey action in Ottawa Saturday November 21, 2009.

Fresh off a dominating effort versus the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Ottawa Senators get their first shot against Northeast Division rival Buffalo this season.

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.

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

He was 14 when the Flames went the Stanley Cup finals in 2004 and remembers reveling in the Red Mile.

Buffalo Sabres' Thomas Vanek celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Philadelphia Flyers' Ray Emery, left, during the first period on Saturday in Philadelphia.

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.

Through the first month of the season, the Sabres might have the best player in the NHL.

Four goals in one game added up to an onslaught for the Bruins . The B's scored as many goals in a 4-2 victory over the Northeast Division-leading Buffalo Sabres last night at the Garden as they had in their last five games.

The easy way out for the Buffalo Sabres would have been to blame the kid for their second straight loss.

Jhonas Enroth may be days away from his NHL debut. Enroth, the Buffalo Sabres' top goaltending prospect, joined the team for Wednesday's 3-0 victory against the New York Islanders because of an injury to Patrick Lalime.

Jason Pominville smiled every time. While sitting in the hospital, overjoyed with the birth of his first child, Pominville would hear the same line whenever a nurse came to visit.

The Buffalo Sabres will be seeking to exact some revenge tonight when they welcome the streaking New York Islanders for a battle at HSBC Arena.

The Sabres skated Tuesday afternoon at HSBC Arena with a full compliment of players back from battling various problems.

I could start off with a joke -- something like, Newark, we make Detroit look nice -- but that would be too cliche.

Tim Kennedy's daily beatings have temporarily stopped. The Buffalo Sabres' rookie center has been undergoing a barrage of poundings in the faceoff circle at the end of every practice or morning skate.

Jeff Tambellini netted a hat trick and Martin Biron was perfect in net for the New York Islanders, who shut out the Buffalo Sabres 5-0 Saturday night at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

The red-hot Buffalo Sabres will aim for a fourth consecutive victory when they welcome the lowly Toronto Maple Leafs for tonight's Northeast Division battle at HSBC Arena.

Ryan Miller made 31 saves and the Buffalo Sabres completed a perfect road trip with a 4-1 win against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center.