'“I think everyone stepped up. We knew that was a big game,” Thompson said. “We have a group that’s really hungry in here to succeed. And I think everyone in here takes that to heart.”' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens scores 3 in Sabres’ 7-4 rout of Capitals
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Sabres place Tuch on IR; Dahlin ruled out against Capitals
'Without revealing the nature of the players’ injuries, Adams said Tuch does not require surgery and is projected to return before the end of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Tuch on IR; Dahlin ruled out against Capitals
Anderson makes 53 saves, Skinner powers Sabres past Panthers
'“The mind just shut off and you worry about the next shot,” said Anderson, who made 26 saves in the third period. “Whatever the shot clock got to, it got to. That is about as good a game as I have played in a while. I was good mentally as in being sharp and in the moment. And that is tough to do. This was a night where I did.”' … [Read more...] about Anderson makes 53 saves, Skinner powers Sabres past Panthers
Lyubushkin scores in overtime as Sabres top Lightning 6-5
'“It feels nice for my team, that’s more important than me, we’re trying to push for the playoffs right now,” Lyubushkin said. “It’s important for us game by game. If you want to make the playoffs, everyone is important. The goalie made a lot of saves. Everyone made a difference.”' … [Read more...] about Lyubushkin scores in overtime as Sabres top Lightning 6-5
New addition O’Reilly sparks Leafs in 6-3 win over Sabres
'“We got to forget about this one. Yup, we can’t play like that in the first 10 minutes,” said Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, who was also bothered by seeing so many Maple Leafs fans celebrating O’Reilly’s third goal by littering the ice with hats.' … [Read more...] about New addition O’Reilly sparks Leafs in 6-3 win over Sabres
Skinner scores game-winner, Sabres beat Sharks 4-2
'Skinner received a pass from Tage Thompson midway through the third period for his 21st goal of the year.' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores game-winner, Sabres beat Sharks 4-2
Thompson, Sabres snap four-game skid with 7-3 win over Ducks
'Zembus Girgensons also scored and Rasmus Dahlin and Jack Quinn each had two assists as the Sabres had 14 of their 18 skaters record at least one point. Eric Comrie stopped 19 shots.' … [Read more...] about Thompson, Sabres snap four-game skid with 7-3 win over Ducks
Kempe scores for 3rd straight game, Kings beat Sabres 5-2
'Dylan Cozens and Peyton Krebs scored, and Craig Anderson allowed five goals on 28 shots for the Sabres, who have dropped four straight games following a five-game win streak.' … [Read more...] about Kempe scores for 3rd straight game, Kings beat Sabres 5-2
Flames get hot in 2nd period for 7-2 win over Sabres
'“We never found a rhythm even though we had some good energy in the first, and then we died,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “We looked fatigued. We looked like we hadn’t played in a while.”' … [Read more...] about Flames get hot in 2nd period for 7-2 win over Sabres
Sabres agree with Dylan Cozens on $49.7M, 7-year extension
'Cozens, who was set to be a restricted free agent, has already set career highs with 17 goals, 26 assists and 43 points — with 30 games left in the season. The seventh pick in 2019, Cozens has 34 goals and 60 assists in 169 regular-season NHL games, all with Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree with Dylan Cozens on $49.7M, 7-year extension
Noesen has goal, assist as Hurricanes rout Sabres 5-1
'“Never got in a rhythm and obviously we played a very good hockey team and a capable hockey team,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “It didn’t matter who we played tonight. That result was going to be not a favorable one for lots of the reasons that were well within our control.”' … [Read more...] about Noesen has goal, assist as Hurricanes rout Sabres 5-1
Gaudreau secures shootout win as Wild beat Buffalo 3-2
'“Not what we wanted tonight, but to get seven out of eight points is a pretty good job by that group,” coach Don Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Gaudreau secures shootout win as Wild beat Buffalo 3-2
Thompson and Skinner drive Sabres past Blues, 5-3
'“I think our line has been playing well, generating a lot of offense and when it’s not going in for me, I think my linemates are doing a good job getting open,” Thompson said. “I think we play really well as a line and when one guy is not scoring, one or two guys are.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson and Skinner drive Sabres past Blues, 5-3
Sabres rookie Power scores in overtime in 3-2 win over Stars
'“You just keep chugging along,” said Anderson, who made multiple point-blank saves during the first 10 minutes when Dallas took a 1-0 lead and outshot Buffalo 10-0. “Whatever the milestone might be, the milestone is. The love of the game is for real. It doesn’t feel like it’s been that long.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Power scores in overtime in 3-2 win over Stars
Olofsson, Krebs each score 2 as Sabres surge past Ducks 6-3
'“I feel like I had a great start (to the season) and that helped me a lot,” Olofsson said. “And then I had a small dip and I feel like these last 10 games we’ve been really clicking as a line, too, with (Casey Mittelstadt) and (Tyson) Jost.”' … [Read more...] about Olofsson, Krebs each score 2 as Sabres surge past Ducks 6-3