Team effort as four different players score goals for Pittsburgh
Associated Press Feb 18, 08 12:25 AM CST
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Evgeni Malkin extended his point streak to eight games today as Pittsburgh beat the Sabres 4-1. The Penguins center contributed a goal and an assist in the win, as the team moved into a tie with New Jersey for first place in the Atlantic Division. Goalie Ty Conklin was also instrumental, stopping the Sabres first 25 shots, reports the Associated Press.
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Buffalo goalie Miller pulled in first regulation loss in February
Associated Press Feb 16, 08 5:35 PM CST
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The Rangers had a rare midseason five-day layoff, and apparently the rest helped, as Sean Avery scored 10 seconds into the game, setting the tone for the first period of a 5-1 win over Buffalo, writes the Associated Press. Ryan Miller, who looked very shaky on two straight goals, was pulled after giving up four in 12-plus minutes.
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Miller, Sabres blank Maple Leafs, Bruins up-end Penguins
Associated Press Feb 14, 08 3:53 AM CST
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The Montreal Canadiens ruined a great night for the Florida Panthers last night in a 2-1 overtime win, reports the Associated Press. Throughout the night the Panthers and their fans honored Richard Zednik, the recovering forward whose neck was slashed by teammate Olli Jokinen's skate Sunday. Alexei Kovalev scored the winner for Montreal. In other NHL action:
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Hurricanes edge Bruins, McKee, Blues top Kings
Associated Press Feb 12, 08 11:54 PM CST
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Thomas Vanek earned his first career hat trick last night as Buffalo beat up on Ottawa, 5-1. Vanek scored twice in the final period, as the Sabres continued their march back to playoff relevancy, now undefeated over nine straight games. They have earned 16 of a possible 18 points over that stretch, the AP reports. In other NHL action:
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Panthers forward would have died without surgery, says agent
Associated Press Feb 11, 08 2:55 PM CST
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Richard Zednik required life-saving surgery yesterday after a freak on-ice accident during the Panther/Sabres game in Buffalo. Zednik's neck was sliced by teammate Olli Jokinen's skate after Jokinen had collided with Sabres forward Clarke MacArthur. The collision sent him into the ice and his skate into Zednik's neck, severing the player’s carotid artery, the Associated Press reports.
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Forward OK after 'terrifying' throat injury
South Florida Sun-Sentinel Feb 11, 08 6:18 AM CST
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A NHL game in Buffalo last night was marred by what one player called "the worst thing I've ever seen" on the ice—a freak accident in which a falling Florida Panthers player slashed teammate Richard Zednik's neck with his skate. Zednik left a trail of blood as he staggered to the bench clutching his neck and was rushed into surgery, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.
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Game continues after Florida forward stabilzed with surgery
South Florida Sun-Sentinel Feb 11, 08 5:08 AM CST
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Buffalo's 5-3 win was overshadowed by what Stephen Weiss called "the worst thing I've ever seen in hockey"—a freak accident in which a falling Olli Jokinen slashed fellow Panther Richard Zednik's neck with his skate. Zednik left a trail of blood on his way to the bench and was rushed to the hospital for surgery, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.
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Carolina and Boston also notch one-goal wins on the road
Associated Press Feb 8, 08 10:26 PM CST
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The way it's going, the defending Cup champions may request more trips east as Anaheim completed the NYC-area sweep with a 2-1 win over Martin Brodeur and New Jersey. Ryan Carter, having an up-and-down season, notched his first two NHL goals while former Devil Scott Niedermayer won in his first game as a visitor in NJ. Also on the ice:
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Devils drop one against Buffalo, 3-2, as Stafford, Tallinder tally
Star-Ledger Feb 7, 08 12:55 AM CST
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The most recent Buffalo-New Jersey game was the fourth straight to end in a shootout; for a change, though, the Sabres won. Drew Stafford and Henrik Tallinder both hit net against Devils goalie Martin Brodeur, and Buffalo's Ryan Miller was able to halt Brian Gionta's wrister for the win—the fifth in the Sabres' last six games.
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Selanne returns in Ducks victory over Isles, Ovechkin leads Caps past Jackets
Associated Press Feb 5, 08 11:38 PM CST
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Daniel Paille had two goals for the Sabres in a 4-2 Buffalo victory over the Boston Bruins. Buffalo has won four of its last five and is fighting their way back into playoff contention; they are now just four points behind Boston for the eighth and final playoff spot. Ryan Miller had 30 saves in the win, reports the Associated Press. Elsewhere in the NHL:
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Kovalchuk hurt in Thrashers W over Pens, Miller, Sabres shutout Panthers
Associated Press Jan 30, 08 9:58 PM CST
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Niklas Lidstrom scored Detroit’s second goal of the third period to lift the Red Wings to a 3-2 come-from-behind win over the Phoenix Coyotes. Lidstrom also tallied two assists as Detroit ran its winning streak to five games. Chris Osgood stoned Shane Doan on a breakaway attempt with only 30 seconds remaining to preserve the victory, reports the Associated Press. Elsewhere in the NHL:
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Ward, Hurricanes Shut out Rangers, Sabres best Lightning
Associated Press Jan 29, 08 11:47 PM CST
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Scott Hartnell kicked in a goal with 28.5 seconds left in overtime to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. The Flyers now lead the Atlantic Division with 61 points and have won nine times in their past eleven games. Martin Biron had 29 saves in the win, reports the Associated Press. Elsewhere in the NHL:
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Coyotes rout Sabres, Predators skate
past Blues
Associated Press Jan 21, 08 9:52 PM CST
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The Hurricanes scored two unanswered third period goals to pull even with the New York Islanders and Cory Stillman provided the power play winner in the extra period to give Carolina a 3-2 win. New York also blew a two-goal lead in their previous game, a 5-3 loss to Philadelphia. Cam Ward had 23 saves for the Hurricanes, reports the Associated Press. Elsewhere in the NHL:
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