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Sunday, November 13, 2011  Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller is out indefinitely with a concussion after being leveled by a hit from Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic.

Saturday, November 05, 2011  During a stretch that saw them lose four of five, the Sabres had failed to put together a complete game. That changed against the Flames, as they pumped 37 shots on Calgary backup goalie Henrik Karlsson over the first two periods alone.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011  Thomas Vanek scored just before the end of the second period and Ryan Miller made 40 saves to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night.

Saturday, October 15, 2011  The Buffalo Sabres have had trouble with the Pittsburgh Penguins whether Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin play or not. That changed Saturday night.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011  Souvenirs and fond memories are not the only things Buffalo Sabres forward Thomas Vanek brought back from the team's two-game, season-opening trip to Europe.

Friday, October 07, 2011  The NHL is headed to Berlin for its first regular-season game in Germany, and a pair of local boys could be in the spotlight when the Buffalo Sabres take on the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.

Thursday, July 07, 2011  The Buffalo Sabres have added three players, including signing minor-league goalie Drew MacIntyre to a one-year contract.

Thursday, June 30, 2011  Defenseman Christian Ehrhoff has a big surprise waiting for him when he wakes up at his home in Germany. Ehrhoff will learn he's with his third team in two days after the Buffalo Sabres acquired the free agent-to-be's rights Wednesday.

Friday, June 03, 2011  The Buffalo Sabres are not renewing the contract of associate coach Brian McCutcheon, though they haven't ruled out the possibility of him returning in another role.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011  A person familiar with negotiations has told The Associated Press that the Buffalo Sabres have signed a nonbinding letter of intent to purchase the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011  Brian Boucher bucked the series trend of swapping goalies by keeping the lead and giving the Flyers a chance to return to the Stanley Cup finals.

Monday, April 25, 2011  The Flyers have their captain for Game 7. Forward Mike Richards sidestepped a punishing hit instead of delivering one on Monday, and will be in the lineup for a win-or-else Game 7 against Buffalo.

Sunday, April 24, 2011  Goalie Brian Boucher got his second chance. Chris Pronger's presence provided an inspirational boost. And thanks to Ville Leino, the Philadelphia Flyers made this comeback stick against the Buffalo Sabres.

Monday, April 18, 2011  Boosh or Bob? Philadelphia Flyers coach Peter Laviolette called it a fair question after practice Sunday.

Saturday, April 16, 2011  Brian Boucher delivered again in the postseason, this time stopping 20 shots in a relief effort, and the Flyers beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-4 on Saturday to even their first-round series at a game apiece.