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Epic Scenes From Sabres Return to Playoffs

On Sunday, the Buffalo Sabres finally returned to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in 15 years. It was well worth the wait. After falling behind the Boston Bruins 2-0, it looked like the Sabres would get shut … Continue reading

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Lafreniere A Bright Spot in  Rangers’ loss to Sabres

In the final home game of the season, the Rangers fell to the Sabres 5-3 at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. Despite the loss, there were some positive things to take away. Facing one of the league’s best teams, … Continue reading

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Sabres’ Win Over Lightning In Game For The Ages

On Sunday, it was Hockey Day In America. Both the NHL on TNT and ESPN showed doubleheaders, featuring eight teams. Although the best game between the Wild and Avalanche was decided in a shootout on Nathan MacKinnon’s winner, it paled … Continue reading

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Rangers Trade Carrick to Sabres for Two Picks

On a night that he sat out for the first time this season, popular forward Sam Carrick was traded to the Sabres in exchange for two picks. The deal was first reported by hockey insider Elliotte Friedman following the Rangers’ … Continue reading

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Devils Honor Gold Medal Hero Hughes Before Loss to Sabres

In their first game back from the Olympic break, the Devils honored USA gold medal hero Jack Hughes prior to losing to the Sabres 2-1 on Wednesday night in Newark. They recognized all seven players who represented their countries in … Continue reading

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Rangers’ Latest Embarrassment Disrespects Former Players Honored in Centennial Anniversary

Before last night’s game, the Rangers held a pregame ceremony that honored fan favorites in their 100-year history. Among the notables included Nick Fotiu, Don Maloney, Jan Erixon, George McPhee, Pierre Larouche, Tony Granato, Chris Nilan, Tie Domi, Darren Langdon, … Continue reading

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Devils’ Star Jack Hughes Scoring On and Off The Ice in Return

On Sunday, the Devils finally activated star center Jack Hughes off long-term injured reserve. After playing in the first 17 games where he led them in scoring with 10 goals and 20 points, Hughes accidentally cut his finger at a … Continue reading

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Rangers to Be Without Trocheck Due to Upper-Body Injury

All is not well for the New York Rangers, who despite earning their first win of the season by shutting out the Buffalo Sabres 4-0 on Thursday night, will be without Vincent Trocheck for a while. The key center sustained … Continue reading

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Rangers to Be Without Miller Due to Injury

When they return to the ice on Saturday afternoon, the New York Rangers will be without K’Andre Miller. The 24-year-old defenseman suffered an upper-body injury versus the Buffalo Sabres in Wednesday night’s win. He was placed on injured reserve by … Continue reading

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Trocheck’s Fight Showed Character for Rangers

At last check, the New York Rangers have lost eight of their last eleven games. After a woeful loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Dec. 9, they finally got back in the win column by defeating the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 … Continue reading

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