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'Fans throughout the crowd held up signs saying “DH3” with a heart in it or “Love For Damar” and were shown on the video board showing support for Hamlin. The pregame celebration saw the crowd, with many wearing Bills jerseys, rise to their feet, applauding and cheering for Hamlin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pay tribute to Bills safety Damar Hamlin

'It was evident from the “LOVE FOR 3” shirts players wore into the arena to Hamlin’s jersey number in Bills colors on the lapel of general manager Kevyn Adams, who did not even want to talk about Tage Thompson’s hat trick and his team’s seventh victory in eight games. He and the Sabres were entirely focused on Hamlin, the Bills safety who remained hospitalized in critical … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Capitals in OT with Bills’ Damar Hamlin on mind

'“Everybody knows how good they’ve been at home,” Luukkonen said in a joyful and loud Sabres’ locker room. “I feel like guys are really confident now and it shows.”' … [Read more...] about Tuch’s 2nd goal gives Sabres 4-3 win in OT over Bruins

'Okposo “is a guy that has embedded himself and his family in this community,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “This is life and lots of people in life and death situations, lots of families, too many lost loved ones, too many felt the pain of this storm that went through, and to have a guy like (Okposo) that loves this community score three I felt was appropriate.”' … [Read more...] about Okposo scores 3 times as Sabres beat Red Wings 6-3

'With Buffalo’s streets reopened, the Sabres placed their focus on playing with no practice time. Players who live near the Sabres’ downtown arena and practice facility, got in some skating there during the break. Others living outside the city managed to get some ice time at a suburban rink.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Bills send support to city devastated by blizzard

'Buffalo is next scheduled to play on Thursday night, when it hosts the Detroit Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres game at Columbus postponed due to travel restrictions

'Jeff Skinner, Tage Thompson and Lawrence Pilut scored to help Buffalo get its first win at Vegas after coming in 0-3-1 all-time. The Sabres improved to 6-2-1 in December, after going 4-9-1 the previous month, and moved into a fourth-place tie with Florida in the Atlantic Division with 34 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Golden Knights 3-2 for first-ever win in Vegas

'“We just kept battling,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “I love that part of our game. That is not an easy team to play, and their goaltender was outstanding. I thought Skinner coming back in the lineup was significant, every impactful.”' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores 2, Thompson gets 1 as Sabres beat Coyotes 5-2

'“A lot of poise to set that goal up and really set a tone by (Casey) Mittelstadt, Thompson and Tuch,” Sabres coach Don Granato said of his top line. “Impressive start and our guys were dialed in all the way through. It wouldn’t have been nice to chase that game.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson, Luukkonen lead Sabres over Avalanche, 4-2

'The Sabres offense went from managing just three shots in the first period to a six-goal third period, with Tage Thompson scoring a pair on the power play. Victor Olofsson and JJ Peterka scored goals 13 seconds apart, and Alex Tuch and Peyton Krebs also scored.' … [Read more...] about Thompson scores 2, Anderson stops 40; Sabres beat Kings 6-0

'“That first period wasn’t our best,” Krebs said. “It started with some penalties that kind of ruined the flow a little bit.”' … [Read more...] about Letang returns from stroke, Penguins beat Sabres 3-1

'Skinner and Guentzel had an altercation late in the third period of Pittsburgh’s 4-3 overtime victory on Friday night. The two exchanged slashes before Skinner cross-checked Guentzel twice. The second cross-check was to Guentzel’s face just below his visor.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s Skinner suspended 3 games for illegal cross-check

'Skinner was ejected for cross-checking Jake Guentzel across the face with 22 seconds remaining in the opener of the teams’ two-game set. Skinner went after Guentzel at the boards in coming to the defense of goalie Craig Anderson, who was slashed by Guentzel after smothering the puck.' … [Read more...] about Carter scores on OT power play, Penguins beat Sabres 4-3

'“Someone asked me last night if I’m surprised,” Granato said Thursday, a day after a 9-4 win at Columbus in which Thompson became just the 12th player since 1992-93 to score five times in a game. “No, I’m not surprised at all. He’s very talented and puts the work in.”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson’s 5-goal outing showcases his sizeable ability

'Thompson is the second U.S.-born player to score five goals in a game. He is the fourth player in NHL history to record four goals in the first period of a regular-season game, joining Peter Bondra (1994), Grant Mulvey (1982) and Joe Malone (1921). He is also the fourth active player to score five goals in a game, joining Timo Meier (Jan. 17, 2022), Mika Zibanejad (March 5, … [Read more...] about Thompson nets 4 in 1st, 5 overall, as Buffalo tops Columbus