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'“It was a tight game and we had chances to convert all the way to the end,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “It didn’t happen, so obviously there’s some frustration and aggravation involved in that.”' … [Read more...] about Tkachuk scores as Panthers beat Sabres for 4th straight win

'The Sabres turned the contest with four goals in under four minutes over the first and second periods. “It was fun to watch,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Tuch’s hat trick leads Sabres to 6-3 win over Flyers

'“I thought our guys would work hard to support (Levi) with it being his first night,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “I thought they did a nice job with that, allowing him to get into the game and into a feel of things. He was very good.”' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores in OT to lift Sabres past Rangers 3-2

'“Just a little hesitation,” forward JJ Peterka said of the Sabres third-period lapse. “We didn’t play with much energy and we didn’t play that aggressive as we played the two periods before. I think that was the difference.”' … [Read more...] about Pezzetta scores shootout winner; Canadiens beat Sabres 4-3

'The 28-year-old defenseman was Buffalo’s only healthy player not to take part in the warmups, before participating in the game. The remaining players took the ice wearing dark blue jerseys with the Sabres logo on the front encircled by a rainbow-colored outline, the same design as the team used for its social media avatar throughout the day.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Russian player won’t take part in Pride night warmup

'“It was a very mature game, I thought from us,” Okposo said. “We played the game that needed to be played today and we didn’t get frustrated. We just continued to play our game. We didn’t get sucked into trying to make too many plays or taking things that weren’t there. That’s obviously a very frustrating team to play against, they know how to win, they know how to lock it … [Read more...] about Okposo scores, Comrie gets shutout as Sabres beat Islanders

'“We played a really good game and it’s a big step in the right direction,” Tuch said. “I thought we corrected a lot of the mistakes we made in games past. We didn’t let that hang over our heads. We just kept our heads up and went to work.”' … [Read more...] about Tuch has 2 goals, assist as Sabres beat Devils 5-4

'“Obviously, there’s a lot of pressure. We can feel that,” Tage Thompson said of the Sabres opening March in playoff contention in a bid to end an 11-year postseason drought. “But we got to learn how to play with that, and that’s something we’re learning to do right now. We’re the same team, we just got to continue to simplify when things get difficult, not complicate the game … [Read more...] about Evangelista scores 2 in Predators 7-3 win over Sabres

'“They make their breaks and they’re ready for their breaks and they get them early in the game,” Granato said. “So you fall behind, you start chasing the game against a team that’s feeling their swagger like they are, and it’s a little more challenging.”' … [Read more...] about Swayman stops 26 shots in Bruins’ 7-0 rout of Sabres

'“We gotta get hot, we gotta get really hot,” Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said. “We gotta go on a run.”' … [Read more...] about Tippett’s hat trick leads Flyers past Buffalo 5-2

'Levi is considered the Sabres’ goalie of the future at a position that’s been mostly unsettled since Ryan Miller’s era ended with his trade to St. Louis during the 2013-14 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Northeastern goalie Levi to 3-year contract

'“And if you were to say before the year we would be in this spot, most people would have laughed,” he added. “So we’re getting there. We just have to keep pushing and we have to continue to know that what we’re doing works, and we cannot become impatient with the results.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres preach patience to a young squad in playoff race

'“Down the stretch, every point matters, so it’s huge and everyone realizes this in the locker room,” Buffalo’s Tyson Jost said. “We care so much and want it and that’s good to see and we’ve just got to keep pushing and focus on the next game and keep putting together wins here.”' … [Read more...] about Capitals tie it late, come back to beat Sabres in shootout

Buffalo takes losing streak into game against Toronto (AP) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Toronto Coverage

'“I think we played less tight than we have the last few games. I don’t know if we got to fearless yet. I think there’s a whole other level for us,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “Without compromising defensively, I felt we still generated enough to win a hockey game.”' … [Read more...] about Panarin scores in OT, Rangers beat Sabres 2-1