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1215 Today's matchup pits the Buffalo Sabres against the Pittsburgh Penguins, two teams that are dramatically caught in the middle of the Eastern Conference. Their mediocrity should be dramatic and enthralling. Not. [link]

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Sabres fall to Ottawa

The Ottawa Senators defeated the Sabres 5-3 . Ottawa had a big second period that saw them take a 3-1 lead that was quickly padded to 4-1 in the first. Buffalo started making a comeback, but gave up an empty netter to lose the game. Miller did not ...
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Sidney Crosby Conference Call Transcript

On Tuesday, January 1st, at 1 p.m. ET, Sidney will lead the Penguins onto the ice at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Buffalo, where they will take on the hometown Sabres in the AMP Energy NHL Winter Classic. Sidney leads the Penguins and is tied for ...
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Gretzky Shares Perspectives

The upcoming "Winter Classic" between the Buffalo Sabres and the Pittsburgh Penguins will take place January 1st. Wayne Gretzky shared his thoughts regarding the Winter Classic as well as other topics.
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Game 38 Preview: Penguins Host Sabres

In a preview of Tuesday's Winter Classic outdoor game, the Pittsburgh Penguins will play host to the Buffalo Sabres. Standings, stats, injuries and more inside.
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Roberts Breaks Leg as Pens Shutout Sabres

The Pittsburgh Penguins played a very strong game and won the first leg of their indoor/outdoor back-to-back series against Buffalo Saturday night as they shut out the Sabres 2-0. Despite the win, the Penguins suffered a big loss in the 2nd period as Gary Roberts left the ice with a broken leg...click the link to read the full article....
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Sabres, Penguins make history

Each team got at least one point and the fans got a show as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres in a shootout outdoors at the NHL Winter Classic
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