Open Ice: A new play on the Rater
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comSean Allen takes an alternate look at player values by evaluating only the scoring categories for the top players owned in ESPN standard fantasy hockey leagues.
Story | Conversation | December 21, 2009Fleury denies Vanek-less Sabres as Penguins pick up 5th straight win
Associated PressMarc-Andre Fleury made 31 saves and stopped three more tries in the shootout, and Kris Letang scored the only goal in the tiebreaker in the Pittsburgh Penguins' 2-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 19, 2009Front Line: Deconstructing Mike Fisher
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comSean Allen explains the disparity between his ranking of Mike Fisher and what Player Rater says about the Senators forward's stats.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009Front Line: Has Gaborik reached peak?
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comMarian Gaborik has risen up to No. 5 in the forwards rankings after a great start, but Sean Allen thinks he can't get much higher.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009Brodeur blanks Sabres to tie NHL record with 103rd career shutout
Associated PressMartin Brodeur tied Terry Sawchuk's NHL record with his 103rd shutout, leading the Devils to a 3-0 victory over the Sabres on Monday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 07, 2009Lundqvist shines with 36 stops to help Rangers stop streaking Sabres
Associated PressHenrik Lundqvist made 36 saves to lift the New York Rangers to a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 05, 2009Hot Sabres start fast, send Canadiens to fourth straight loss
Associated PressClarke MacArthur, Jason Pominville and Derek Roy scored first-period goals, Ryan Miller made 21 saves, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-2 on Thursday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 03, 2009Front Line: Hossa back, rising
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comMarian Hossa defied even the most optimistic of prognoses by returning to the Blackhawks before the calendar turned to December. With his injury behind him, Sean Allen is ready to consider him elite again.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009Miller earns third shutout of season as Sabres drop Maple Leafs
Associated PressRyan Miller stopped all 38 shots he faced Monday night to earn his third shutout of the season and lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-0 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 30, 2009Sabres dominate final period as Canes give up 5 in third again
Associated PressRyan Miller made 30 saves, and the Buffalo Sabres scored five goals in the third period to keep the Carolina Hurricanes winless on the road with a 5-1 victory Saturday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 28, 2009Connolly scores twice to snap Sabres' losing streak
Associated PressBuffalo's Tim Connolly scored twice in the third period and added two assists to help the Sabres defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 and snap a four-game losing streak Friday afternoon.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 27, 2009Ovechkin ejected in third period; Varlamov posts shutout
ESPN.com news servicesSemyon Varlamov made 25 saves for his first regular-season shutout, Alex Ovechkin scored before drawing a third-period ejection and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 2-0 Friday night.
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