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Thompson, Sabres recover for shootout win against Flames

'“It wasn’t our prettiest game by any means, but [we] found a way to get the job done,” Thompson said. “Obviously, [Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen] had a great game, keeps us in it. Power play came up big, get a goal on the power play and then [penalty kill] was rock solid all night. … Sometimes, good teams find ways to win. We did that tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson, Sabres recover for shootout win against Flames

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'The types of games you've got to win' | Sabres overcome adversity in SO victory over Flames

'Just about everything had fallen the Sabres’ way in their last two wins – goals were scored early, chances were capitalized on, and timely saves were made by Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Their third straight victory required a commitment to the process in the face of adversity. “Those are the types of games you’ve got to win,” Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about ‘The types of games you’ve got to win’ | Sabres overcome adversity in SO victory over Flames

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Saturday's Rochester Coverage

Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius on hot streak, scoring goals for Rochester (Olean Times Herald) Sabres prospects Noah Ostlund, Tyson Kozak out injured with Rochester (Olean Times Herald) Amerks double up Wolf Pack for 2,500th franchise win (Amerks.com) Wolf pack doubled up by Americans 6-3 (HartfordWolfPack.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

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A four-line, three-pair effort is the blueprint for Sabres in rout of Rangers

'The combination was simple: Four forward lines buzzing the net and often dominating possession in the offensive zone. Three defense pairs playing solid and steady, minimizing turnovers and coverage lapses. And goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen badly outplaying New York's Igor Shesterkin, one of the marquee netminders in hockey.' … [Read more...] about A four-line, three-pair effort is the blueprint for Sabres in rout of Rangers

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Jacob Bryson trying to make the most of his chance on Sabres' defense

'The 26-year-old has been through this before and knows preparation is the key to being able to survive in his role. The Sabres believe in him, too. They drafted him in the fourth round in 2017 and have kept re-signing him. To help keep his shot in the NHL, Bryson took a one-year deal over the summer for $900,000, which was slightly less than half of what he was making the last … [Read more...] about Jacob Bryson trying to make the most of his chance on Sabres’ defense

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Friday's New York Coverage

Rangers, Igor Shesterkin demolished by Sabres in rare drubbing (New York Post) Rangers’ listless ‘wake-up call’ was a long time coming (New York Post) Rangers pull Igor Shesterkin during five-goal disaster against Sabres (New York Post) Rangers dominated at home by Sabres as Igor Shesterkin is pulled after allowing five goals (Newsday) Three takeaways from Rangers' loss to … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage

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