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Archives for April 3, 2024

Observations: On Jeff Skinner's big night, Sabres' win over Caps could have meant much more

'The Sabres were able to celebrate a big win for their teammate but have to be playing the what-if game about the season and their playoff hopes. Buffalo (36-35-5) has 77 points and is just five behind Washington for the final wild-card slot with six games left.' … [Read more...] about Observations: On Jeff Skinner’s big night, Sabres’ win over Caps could have meant much more

Buffalo News |

Rochester Americans not looking to the playoffs yet with North Division undecided

'“I don’t want us fixated on it,” Appert told The Buffalo News. “I don’t want us looking ahead. I don’t want us looking at out-of-town scoreboards because you don’t control that stuff. I believe when you start worrying about things out of your control, you stop taking care of things that are in your control. What’s in our control is how good we are today in practice, how … [Read more...] about Rochester Americans not looking to the playoffs yet with North Division undecided

Buffalo News |

Peterka scores twice and Buffalo Sabres use 3rd-period surge in 6-2 win over the Washington Capitals

'“Just stay with it. I mean, we had a lot of chances throughout the whole game, and guys were scoring today, so it was an overall good game from us,” Dahlin said. “Of course, they got an early goal, but we battled through that and came back strong.”' … [Read more...] about Peterka scores twice and Buffalo Sabres use 3rd-period surge in 6-2 win over the Washington Capitals

AP |

Opinion: The Sabres celebrated Jeff Skinner's 1,000th NHL game with a 6-2 win over Washington

'It was the 0-for-18 Buffalo Sabres power play that helped them win the game as they went 2-for-2. Buffalo hadn’t netted a power play goal in seven games, but with the score 1-1 in the first period, JJ Peterka scored from an off angle to leave the period ahead 2-1.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres celebrated Jeff Skinner’s 1,000th NHL game with a 6-2 win over Washington

WGR-AM |

Granato highlights Skinner's leadership impact with Sabres ahead of 1,000th NHL game

'"When he gets really emotional in the game and emotionally charged, he's into it with another player on the other team. The referees are barking at him, he is a tremendous leader in those moments. He senses, feels, and creates urgency within the game and guys around him feed off of that. That's probably when he's at his best from a leadership standpoint and then off the ice … [Read more...] about Granato highlights Skinner’s leadership impact with Sabres ahead of 1,000th NHL game

WGR-AM |

4 check: JJ Peterka sparkles for Sabres on Jeff Skinner’s special night

'Rasmus Dahlin added a goal and and two assists, a tally matched by Alex Tuch and Thompson, giving Buffalo four players with three or more points in a game for the first time since December, 2022. Zemgus Girgensons tipped in the first goal, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 23 saves as the Sabres won for the fifth time in their past seven home games.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: JJ Peterka sparkles for Sabres on Jeff Skinner’s special night

WIVB-TV |

Sabres score 3 quick goals in 3rd, pull away from Capitals

'“Obviously, it would be probably pretty cool (to reach 30 goals), but right now just playing, just trying to win games here right now and trying to help the team as good as I can,” he said. “Sometimes you have those games where a lot goes in, and sometimes they don’t, so I think just sticking with it and trying to help the team as good as I can.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 3 quick goals in 3rd, pull away from Capitals

NHL.com |

'The perfect teammate' | Sabres cap off Skinner's 1,000th NHL game with win over Capitals

'“He’s been here the whole time I’ve been here,” Dahlin said. “My first year, he never let me pay for dinner once. So, he took me and Casey Mittelstadt under his wing and he helped us with a lot of things. And just every year, he’s continued being such a good pro and takes care of himself and just being a really good guy around the team. He always brings a smile. So, he’s the … [Read more...] about ‘The perfect teammate’ | Sabres cap off Skinner’s 1,000th NHL game with win over Capitals

Sabres.com |