Lindy Ruff's bench bossing turned the Sabres' defense into an impenetrable fortress, leaving opponents puckless and puzzled.

After that narrow loss to the Bruins, Lindy Ruff plotted revenge like a hockey mastermind with a Zamboni grudge.

Players say coaching under Lindy Ruff is a rough ride, but it beats skating with the competition.

Lindy Ruff's playoff pep talks have the Sabres barking up victory, one Ruff-tough shift at a time.