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Atlantic promises to be as competitive as ever

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Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak remembers the good old days when 90-plus points was a realistic objective for teams to qualify for the playoffs. Not this year, with the NHL's newly expanded 84-game schedule adding two more tilts to the mix. And it's definitely not the case in the Atlantic Division based on last season's numbers, where the five postseason qualifiers finished with at least 99 points. "The 100 points is the new 90 points to make the playoffs," Pastrnak said ahead of his 13th NHL season. "Our division is crazy. ... There's no room for mistakes. Everybody is getting ...

Dahlin-led Sabres hungry for more

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BUFFALO (AP) — Last season: 50-23-9, snapped NHL-record 14-season playoff drought; lost to Montreal in second round. COACH: Lindy Ruff (950-741-169 and 78 ties over 26 seasons). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 1 at Columbus. DEPARTURES: F Alex Tuch, D Bowen Byram, F Jordan Greenway, D Michael ...

Southwestern/Jamestown holds off late push from Allegany-Limestone

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WEST ELLICOTT — Southwestern/Jamestown did just enough late to hold off Allegany-Limestone for a 92-84 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association girls swimming and diving victory Tuesday. Clarissa Hren was a double winner for the hosts, taking the 50-yard freestyle (27.64) and 100-yard backstroke (1:04.65). Gabriella Bango captured the 200-yard freestyle (2:12.25), Lucy Messina claimed the 500-yard freestyle (6:33.77) and Annalisa Krug won the 100-yard breaststroke (1:18.10). For the Gators, Quinn Irons won the 200-yard individual medley (2:27.92) and 100-yard freestyle ...

Three-set wins send Frewsburg/Southwestern past CL/MG

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MAYVILLE — Kelsey Fischer’s win at second singles, followed by Natalie David and Gabriella Fisk winning at second doubles allowed Frewsburg/Southwestern to defeat Chautauqua Lake/Maple Grove 3-2 in Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association girls tennis Tuesday. Amelia Matteson-Garza and Emilie Thomas also won at third doubles for Frewsburg/Southwestern. Eden Ludwig won at first singles while Josie Dawson and Cameron Mackey won at first doubles for Chautauqua Lake/Maple Grove. Eden Ludwig (CL/MG) d. Claire Spielman 6-1, 6-0; Kelsey Fischer (F/S) d. Vivian Watson 2-6, 6-2, 6-0; ...

Falconer sweeps Jamestown at Lakewood YMCA

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LAKEWOOD — Falconer won all five matches in straight sets to beat Jamestown 5-0 in Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association girls tennis Monday at the Lakewood YMCA. Myla Brainard and Rachael Swanson won their singles matches for the Golden Falcons. At doubles, Lauren Whitmore and Elena Barie, Jenna Bellinger and Zoie Centi, and Mae Gustafson and Courtney Kujawa were all winners for Falconer. Myla Brainard (F) d. Aleah Loveless 6-0, 6-0; Rachael Swanson (F) d. Carmen Quinones Morrison 6-1, 6-0; Lauren Whitmore-Elena Barie (F) d. Sophie Evan-Cory Blanchard 6-4, 6-1; Jenna ...

Cougars prevail in marathon vs. Hornets

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SINCLAIRVILLE — Chloe Lundberg strung together seven straight service points during the fifth set as Cassadaga Valley defeated Forestville 25-19, 23-25, 25-22, 24-26, 15-6 in Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 4 volleyball Monday. Lundberg finished with 16 service points, including four aces; Alexis Pattyson had 15 kills, 10 digs and 10 service points; Melanie Myles had 31 assists and nine digs; and Eliana Katilus had 18 digs for the Cougars (5-2, 3-0). Elizabeth Case had 16 assists, nine digs, five aces and four kills; Alana Emke had 10 kills, four aces and three ...