AP

'“Everybody was really edgy and focused,” Krueger said. “We’re just happy the team responded to that kind of pressure we put on them today, and Linus led the way. He looked like a real leader toady and a top-rate NHL goalie in a game that really mattered to us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat slumping Devils 4-1 as Ullmark makes 41 saves

'Borgen had the fracture surgically repaired on Tuesday, the team announced hours before it completes a four-game road trip at New Jersey. The rookie was hurt during a 3-2 win at New Jersey on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ depleted blue line loses Borgen to broken forearm

'Ullmark played well in the third, denying Brock Nelson and Adam Pelech on consecutive shots in the same sequence and stopping Pageau swooping in with just over nine minutes left.' … [Read more...] about Pageau lifts New York Islanders over Buffalo Sabres 3-2

'He can become an unrestricted free agent after this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D McCabe to miss rest of season with knee injury

'“There was just a real tone, tone, tone of joy, actually, after the 1-0,” Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger said. “Guys were just like, ‘Wow, when was the last time this happened?’ And you can feel, without anybody really saying too much, that it really relaxed the group and we could settle into the game that we wanted to play.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres snap 4-game losing streak, end Devils 3-game run

'“They’re fragile right now. They don’t believe in themselves and they don’t see themselves celebrating.” he added. “They see themselves missing the net, hitting the shaft of the goalie, not finding the hole between the legs that they usually find.”' … [Read more...] about Krueger links Sabres’ scoring funk to team’s fragile psyche

'“We’re battling right now, we’re working very hard and everyone want to do the right things,” Olofsson said. “We’re working very hard, and I think we might sometimes overwork situations. It’s kind of frustrating, but we’ve just got to stick with it.”' … [Read more...] about Capitals get goals 3 ways, beat Sabres for 2nd straight win

'Though the Sabres showed more jump in closing with eight shots on net over the final 20 minutes, the outcome was all too familiar.' … [Read more...] about Sorokin stops 20 shots for 1st NHL win; Isles blank Sabres

'“We weren’t good enough. That’s what it comes down to in this league, you’re either good enough or you’re not,” Eichel said. “Obviously, we hadn’t played in the last two weeks. But nobody wants to sit here and make excuses.”' … [Read more...] about Islanders beat Sabres 3-1 in Buffalo’s 1st game in 2 weeks

'“Our puck management was really bad tonight,” Sabres coach Ralph Kreuger said. “We were playing into their hustle. We were playing into their persistent checking. I wouldn’t say we didn’t work. The guys worked hard to get us back from down two and then down 3-2 again with a late, painful goal. In the end, you have to give it to New Jersey. They deserve this win today.”' … [Read more...] about McLeod, Wood score twice in Devils’ 5-3 win over Sabres

'Eichel returned to the game in the third period after taking a puck to the mouth and briefly leaving for the dressing room. He scored in the first round of the shootout, ringing a shot from the left slot in off the far post.' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores in shootout, Sabres beat Devils 4-3

'“That’s about as bad as we’ve played this year,” Eichel said. “We find a way to get a point, thankfully, from good goaltending and our penalty kill coming up big. But we’ve got to find a way to play a lot better than that.”' … [Read more...] about Lafreniere’s 1st goal seals Rangers’ 3-2 OT win at Buffalo

'“You have a little bit of a drought and it feels like you deserved a few goals and maybe some better fate,” Eichel said. “I think I had a few more chances in the game and you just want to try and capitalize on your opportunities. ... It’s been a year; it’s been a long year for a lot of people in terms of preparing for the season. It feels like we’re still getting our feet … [Read more...] about Eichel’s 2nd period goal lifts Sabres over Rangers 3-2

'“It’s been rough, definitely,” Ullmark said. “There’s a lot of emotions and thoughts that had to be processed. I’m trying to take it day by day. Try to be happy when I’m happy, try to be sad when I’m sad and right now I’m utterly grateful for getting a win.”' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark perfect in shootout, Sabres beat Capitals

'“You’ve got to realize that we’re going to need a little bit more,” Staal said. “Losing is never acceptable. It doesn’t matter when it is. But there’s also a process to how you win. We’re working at that.”' … [Read more...] about Short-handed Capitals beat Sabres 4-3 in SO in home opener