Thomas Vanek News

You've heard the rhetoric numerous times over the past two-plus years, how the talent is there even when the goals are not, how every player endures scoring droughts, how they squeeze their sticks before eventually coming around.

The Buffalo Sabres are starting to find the back of the net following a lengthy losing streak.

Clarke MacArthur scored the eventual game- winning goal in the third, and the Buffalo Sabres became the second team in as many games to score five third-period goals against the Hurricanes in a 5-1 win at HSBC Arena.

Derek Roy, Thomas Vanek and the Buffalo Sabres had their chances. They could be seen shaking their heads on the bench.

The rumblings are building big-time. It's the same old Sabres. They started well, tailed off and are back in the pack.

Anyone have extra Ritalin? The Buffalo Sabres are suddenly stricken by attention deficit disorder.

A pair of sliding clubs will try to get back in the win column tonight when the Washington Capitals welcome the Buffalo Sabres for a battle at Verizon Center.

The Buffalo Sabres don't have anyone in the top 50 in the NHL in goals. They don't have anyone in the top 60 in the league in points.

The Buffalo Sabres are in unfamiliar territory this season. They are riding a three game losing streak, and not showing any signs of urgency.

The view from the top of the Northeast Division standings looks good to Buffalo Sabres centre Derek Roy, but he knows from experience that it's dangerous to get carried away with quick starts.

Daniel Alfredsson scored twice and added an assist as Ottawa took down Buffalo, 5-3, at Scotiabank Place.

Patrice Bergeron scored with 47 seconds into overtime, lifting the Boston Bruins to a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night.

It's General Managers Meetings South in HSBC Arena. The NHL bosses met in Toronto the past two days, and following the close of the sessions today a large number made the trek down the QEW to watch Sabres - Oilers tonight.

There are many stories floating around about Ryan Miller these days, especially since he has been named the Third Star of the Week by the NHL.

The numbers say the Buffalo Sabres' power play is sputtering quite a bit compared to last year, especially on the road.

Jason Pominville scored the winner in the fourth round of the shootout, and Ryan Miller made 25 saves to help the Buffalo Sabres beat Calgary 2-1 on Friday night, snappin the Flames' winning streak at four games.

The Philadelphia Flyers will try for their sixth straight win when they host the Buffalo Sabres for this evening's clash at the Wachovia Center.

Buffalo Sabres' Thomas Vanek celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Philadelphia Flyers' Ray Emery, left, during the first period on Saturday in Philadelphia.

The Buffalo Sabres are fresh off a home victory on Wednesday night against a Western Conference opponent.

Traditional hockey market? Check. Strong-spending fan base? Check. One of the top businesses in the league? You might be surprised.