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Thursday, June 16, 2011  The Boston Bruins had waited 39 long years for another drink from the Stanley Cup, and Tim Thomas was awfully thirsty.

Monday, April 26, 2010  Thomas Vanek just has to tell his coach he's ready and he'll be back in the Buffalo Sabres lineup.

Saturday, April 24, 2010  Adam Mair, Jason Pominville, and Mike Grier scored in the first 30 minutes for the Buffalo Sabres, who rebounded from a devastating loss and beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Friday night to force a sixth game in the Eastern Conference first-round series.

Thursday, April 22, 2010  Coach Lindy Ruff spoke softly on the day after one of the most difficult losses in Buffalo Sabres history. He was ruffled still, maybe, but optimistic nonetheless.

Thursday, April 22, 2010  Injured Sabres left wing Thomas Vanek skated for about 45 minutes on Thursday and said his left foot was feeling better.

Thursday, April 22, 2010  Miroslav Satan shot, the horn blared for a second time, and this time there was no doubt.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010  The Boston Bruins have been able to come from behind, and now they have the lead in their first-round playoff series against the Buffalo Sabres.

Saturday, April 17, 2010  Michael Ryder and Zdeno Chara scored 2 minutes apart in the third period and the Boston Bruins rallied for a 5-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday that tied the first-round playoff series at 1.

Thursday, April 15, 2010  Having led Buffalo back to the playoffs for the first time in three years, the Sabres goaltender politely apologized for being in no mood to assess what he's accomplished this season.

Sunday, February 14, 2010  Alexandre Picard scored his third career hat trick, Mike Blunden contributed a goal and two assists, Jonathan Sigalet stung his former team with a goal and an assist and Derek MacKenzie capped the contest with his 10th shorthanded goal as a member of the Crunch, becoming the franchise’s all-time leader in that category, helping the Crunch to a 7-4 win over the Providence Bruins tonight at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010  David Krejci scored the winner in the third round of the shootout, and rookie Tuukka Rask made 43 saves to help the Boston Bruins send the Buffalo Sabres to their fifth consecutive loss with a 3-2 win Tuesday night.