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Ruff says 'time is now' to end slump

Buffalo News — Whether it's been a fluky deflection, bad coverage, lousy goaltending, or some out-and-out giveaways by the defense, the Buffalo Sabres are watching the puck find a regular home in their net in lots of ways.
Buffalo Sabres4 hours ago

Briere remains sidelined with groin injury

Buffalo News — You won't have Daniel Briere to boo tonight in HSBC Arena. The former Buffalo Sabres co-captain was Public Enemy No. 1 during his two visits last season with the Philadelphia Flyers, as catcalls filled the building virtually every time he touched the puck because he bolted Buffalo via free agency in July 2007.
Buffalo Sabres4 hours ago

Sens shot down again

Ottawa Citizen — Alex Tanguay scored in a shootout to give the Montreal Canadiens a come-from-behind 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators last night.
Ottawa Senators5 hours ago

Habs, Sens know how the other feels

Ottawa Citizen — Misery loves company, which explains the fascination with the Montreal Canadiens keeping company with the Senators last night.
Ottawa Senators5 hours ago

Sens shot down again

Ottawa Citizen — For the second game in a row, the Ottawa Senators distinguished themselves with a solid effort for 65 minutes, which was no small accomplishment considering the many sub-par, sloppy efforts they've had this young season.
Ottawa Senators5 hours ago

They're stocking up style points

Boston Globe — They can win ugly and they can win with grace. They can win smart and they'll take the lucky bounce, too. And look what coach Claude Julien's emphasis on team defense has done for the Bruins: It has sprung the offense.
Boston Bruins7 hours ago

Panthers thumbnails

Boston Globe — When, where: Tonight, 7, at TD Banknorth Garden. TV, radio: NESN, WBZ (1030). Goals: David Booth 8, Nathan Horton 6, Cory Stillman 5. Assists: Keith Ballard 8, Jay Bouwmeester 7, Stephen Weiss 7. Goaltending: Tomas Vokoun (4-9-0, 2.93 GAA), Craig Anderson (3-1-1, 2.08). Head to head: This is the first of four meetings. The Bruins were 2-1-1-0 vs. Florida last ...
Boston Bruins7 hours ago

Bruins center Marc Savard nets 600th career point

Boston Herald — WILMINGTON - Bruins center Marc Savard is cresting milestones normally reached on the down side of a long NHL career. Savard achieved a significant mark in Wednesday's...
Boston Bruins11 hours ago

Scouting report Panthers at Bruins

Boston Herald — PANTHERS at BRUINS TONIGHT - 7, TD Banknorth Garden. TV - NESN. Radio - WBZ-AM (1030) THE NUMBERS 6-1-1: Bruins' home record...
Boston Bruins7 hours ago

SC Highlight Of The Night: UCLA VS. Michigan

ESPN Video — The Wolverines shocked the No. 4 Bruins at Madison Square Garden
Boston Bruins7 hours ago

Hunwick replaces his role model

Boston Globe — For the 10 games Matt Hunwick has been a healthy scratch this season, his eyes drifted toward Andrew Ference .
Boston Bruins1 day ago

Wins coming in all varieties

Boston Globe — Now that's entertainment! Well . . . sort of . . . uh, kinda . . . OK, fine, I take that back.
Boston Bruins1 day ago

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