'"I feel like we have a better mentality now," said Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin. "When it’s a tight or close game, we just keep going. That’s kind of what we struggled with early on in the season. I think we’ve matured throughout the season and kind of learned that a one-goal game is no problem. That’s the biggest lesson we’ve learned this year."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ win over Caps a reminder of what they could have accomplished this season
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Buffalo Sabres COO Pete Guelli understands fans' disappointment amid another bad season
'“We’ve got work to do, and nobody is hiding from it, and (owner) Terry (Pegula) and I are in constant conversation with (general manager) Kevyn (Adams) and (coach) Lindy (Ruff), and it’s a topic Terry and I discuss on a regular basis,” Guelli said. “We know we need to get it right, and we know there is nothing we can say to any fan that would satisfy them. We’re going to … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres COO Pete Guelli understands fans’ disappointment amid another bad season
Monday's Washington Coverage
Alex Ovechkin scores his 890th goal, but the Caps’ skid is up to three (Washington Post) Ovechkin scores, inches closer to history as Capitals fall to Sabres (Washington Times) Alex Ovechkin scores his 890th career goal to move 5 goals away from breaking Gretzky’s NHL record (AP) Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 890 to move five within record (Monumental Sports … [Read more...] about Monday’s Washington Coverage
Thompson, Tuch help Sabres outlast Ovechkin, Capitals with 8-5 win
'James Reimer extended his winning streak to four games, stopping 24 of 29 shots to advance to 13-5-6.' … [Read more...] about Thompson, Tuch help Sabres outlast Ovechkin, Capitals with 8-5 win
Sabres win barnburner in Washington, D.C.
'Facing the Metro-leading Washington Capitals, the blue and gold scored eight goals in an eventual rout at Capital One Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win barnburner in Washington, D.C.
Opinion: The Hockey Gods were smiling on the Sabres in Washington
'Washington came into the game with a 24-7-6 record at home, while the Sabres were 11-23-3 away from Western New York.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Hockey Gods were smiling on the Sabres in Washington
Ovechkin scores No. 890 in Capitals loss to Sabres
'“I think we’ve made it a point that these last 20 games we were going to make something out of it,” Thompson said. “Try to build some momentum going into next year and try to hammer home an identity that we want to play by.”' … [Read more...] about Ovechkin scores No. 890 in Capitals loss to Sabres
“That stuff’s contagious” | Late-game composure, blocked shots lead Sabres past Capitals
'“We kept playing,” said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. “We kept trying to create pressure. Both teams made some fundamental mistakes. You look at a couple coverage plays and a couple tip goals. Tip goals by us, tip goals by them. I thought every time they tried to get a little bit of momentum, we were able to take that away.”' … [Read more...] about “That stuff’s contagious” | Late-game composure, blocked shots lead Sabres past Capitals
'A guy you want to follow' | Teammates share memories ahead of Rasmus Dahlin's 500th game
'It’s just the way he skates. I mean, the flow that he has. There’s just a certain rhythm to his game and a flow to his game that makes him hard to stop. The deception and his skill level is just elite.' … [Read more...] about ‘A guy you want to follow’ | Teammates share memories ahead of Rasmus Dahlin’s 500th game
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks unable to hold lead in overtime loss to Crunch Amerks.com) Crunch Rally Past Americans, 3-2, In Overtime (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Sunday's Washington Coverage
Sabres visit the Capitals after Quinn’s 2-goal game (AP) Caps Host Sabres (WashingtonCapos.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Washington Coverage
UPL unable to bail out the Sabres in another turnover-prone loss: Takeaways from Philly
'The mistakes by Byram and Benson were among the numerous mishaps by the Sabres after they took the lead, and it cost them a four-game win streak. Jiri Kulich turned the puck over on the Flyers’ fourth goal, and Owen Tippett’s first of two goals was a one-timer on the power play with Benson in the penalty box.' … [Read more...] about UPL unable to bail out the Sabres in another turnover-prone loss: Takeaways from Philly
Rasmus Dahlin still yearning to captain Sabres to playoffs after 500 games
'“At his age, it’s really even 10 times harder to be captain,” Sabres winger Alex Tuch said of his teammate. “Finding his voice, figuring out what kind of leader he wants to be and how and when he wants to use his voice. It’s been really interesting and fun and exciting to see how unbelievable of a leader that he is. He didn’t need the C on his chest. We all knew who the leader … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin still yearning to captain Sabres to playoffs after 500 games
Inside the NHL: As Sabres get set to meet Caps, Lindy Ruff gives it up to ageless Alex Ovechkin
'“The league as a whole has wrapped their arms around what he’s accomplished, and what he is accomplishing at the age he’s doing it,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said of the 39-year-old Ovechkin after practice Friday. “He’s one incredible athlete, with one incredible shot and the shot really hasn’t gone down that much over all these years. And I think that’s due to how strong that … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: As Sabres get set to meet Caps, Lindy Ruff gives it up to ageless Alex Ovechkin
Sunday's Philadelphia Coverage
Matvei Michkov’s second straight two-goal game leads Flyers past Buffalo Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) Michkov keeps humming, Flyers beat Sabres with 7 more goals (NBC Sports Philadelphia) Michkov, Flyers Strike for 7 Against Sabres (WENJ-FM) York returns for Flyers against Sabres after disciplinary issue (NHL.com) Postgame 5: Flyers offense erupts in 7-4 win over Buffalo … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Philadelphia Coverage