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'“This little stretch is exposing us to things that we need to target and become better at,” coach Don Granato said. “We will become better at it going through it.”' … [Read more...] about Bruins score 4 goals in 1st period, beat Sabres 5-1

'“We were down 5-2, we fought and scratched and clawed,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “It was great to see that effort, especially in a back-to-back. You’re playing a team that’s rested.”' … [Read more...] about Roslovic, Domi lead Blue Jackets to 7-4 win over Sabres

'“Great atmosphere, great energy in the building and lots of momentum swings,″ Sabres coach Don Granato said. ”We did a good job until about two seconds left. We didn’t react well enough and that’s disappointing.”' … [Read more...] about Rangers stun Sabres with last-second goal to win 5-4

'The Sabres drew boos from the home crowd after the Flames scored four goals in the second period — the last three coming on consecutive shots on net from Tkachuk, Mangiapane and Gaudreau in a 1:37 span.' … [Read more...] about Flames beat Sabres 5-0 on Markstrom’s NHL-best 5th shutout

'“I’m glad we had a two-goal lead and we had (Tokarski) in net,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “We were reeling all the way through, but battled all the way through.”' … [Read more...] about Tokarski’s 45 saves help Sabres hold off Penguins 2-1

'“We all truly enjoy being around each other. And that’s a really special thing when you’re in the NHL, because it doesn’t happen everywhere,” Okposo said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres focused on looking ahead with Eichel now in the past

'The Sabres were unable to force overtime after they wound up being hemmed in their own zone over much of the final two minutes in leading to the decisive goal.' … [Read more...] about Rielly’s late goal lifts Maple Leafs to 5-4 win over Sabres

'The 20-year-old followed up by showing no signs of fear in delivering upon his coach’s trust in a 3-2 win on Friday night. Cozens’ line not only kept McDavid off the scoresheet in even-strength situations, but he scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the final minute of the second period.' … [Read more...] about Cozens scores 2, Sabres snap skid with 3-2 win over Oilers

'Cody Eakin, Anders Bjork and Colin Miller scored for the Sabres, who suffered a fifth consecutive defeat, with four of those coming in regulation. Dustin Tokarski had 25 saves.' … [Read more...] about Ovechkin ties Hull for 4th all-time; Caps down Sabres 5-3

'Sabres: Leading scorer F Victor Olofsson was held out for a third straight game with a soft-tissue injury but is nearing a return, coach Don Granato said … G Craig Anderson (upper-body) is day-to-day.' … [Read more...] about Seider scores in OT as Red Wings beat Sabres 4-3

'“Obviously we addressed it in the morning. But it’s business time, game day, and I’m sure guys will think about it, talk about it after now,” Sabres goalie Dustin Tokarski said. “But we know we had a job to try and do and that was our focus today.”' … [Read more...] about Eberle nets Kraken’s 1st hat trick, Seattle tops Buffalo 5-2

'Where the Sabres balked by insisting Eichel have fusion surgery, McCrimmon accepted the reality in making what could be called a Vegas gamble in acquiring a player who will be sidelined for another three to five months. In doing so, he addressed the franchise’s most pressing long-term need, a top-line center, by trading forward Alex Tuch, rookie center Peyton Krebs and two … [Read more...] about Sabres end 8-month stalemate by trading Jack Eichel to Vegas

'“The mindset wasn’t right,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “We didn’t play aggressive. We didn’t play assertive. That game was right there for the taking. We just didn’t play aggressive.”' … [Read more...] about Hertl scores 2 goals as short-handed Sharks beat Sabres 5-3

'“We’ve been successful at getting the leads but can’t find a way to hold them, and I think that’s a big learning step for us,” Sabres defenseman Jacob Bryson said. “If we want to win a lot of games in this league, that’s something we’re going to have to take into account.”' … [Read more...] about Iafallo caps Kings’ rally to beat Sabres 3-2

'“It was all Olie there,” Asplund said. “I was just on the back side of the net and then tapped it in, so it’s his goal, and I was just happy to be able to finish it off for him there.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Asplund’s 2nd goal in OT puts Sabres past Ducks 4-3