BUFFALO (AP) — Bowen Byram and Ryan McLeod scored on consecutive power-play opportunities in reviving Buffalo's anemic special-teams unit, and the Sabres defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series on Wednesday night. Josh Doan and Jordan Greenway also ...

FALCONER — Brynn Helms and Skyler Norlander were both double-winners for the Falconer/Cassadaga Valley girls track and field team as they defeated Dunkirk 104-36 in Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 1 action on Tuesday. Helms won both the 100 and 400-meter hurdles for ...

BUFFALO — In between addressing the Sabres' anemic power play and needing to be better on home ice, coach Lindy Ruff took time to reflect on Buffalo's rich but relatively ancient playoff history against the Montreal Canadiens. His memories go back to 1983, when a 23-year-old Ruff was part ...

LAKEWOOD — The Fredonia boys tennis team won every match played and defeated Cassadaga Valley 4-1 in Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 1 action at the Lakewood YMCA on Tuesday. Fredonia (5-5, 4-2) received wins in singles competition by Jackson Spangler and Aaron ...

SECAUCUS, N.J. — The Toronto Maple Leafs won the lottery for the first pick in the NHL draft on Tuesday night, a significant victory that could change the trajectory of the storied franchise at a critical time. The Maple Leafs got some lottery luck a little more than 48 hours after hiring ...

DUNKIRK — Jamestown had the medalist, but Fredonia posted the four next best scores to remain undefeated in Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 1 boys golf action with a 31.5-23.5 win on Tuesday at Shorewood Country Club. Evan Maloney earned medalist honors for Jamestown ...