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'Florida will be in the midst of a four-game road trip, and has a day off before playing at Buffalo. The Panthers then travel to play Pittsburgh on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Playoff-bound Bills force Sabres’ scheduling change Saturday

'“They got two big goals,” Ristolainen said. “That was a big thing tonight — special teams.”' … [Read more...] about DeBrusk gets 2 PP goals early in 3rd, Bruins top Sabres 3-2

'The team did not provide any other details in announcing the update Saturday, a day after Skinner was injured in a 3-0 loss to Boston. Skinner did not return following a collision in which he led with his right shoulder while attempting to check Bruins forward David Pastrnak in front of the Sabres bench about four minutes into the third period. Skinner was slow to get up and … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Skinner out 3-4 weeks with upper body injury

'“We were really angry after the second period,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. “That was good that the group came back out and fought and tried to turn it, but it wasn’t there. I’ve seen Halak play very well. He was our goalie at the World Cup and he really had a good game today.”' … [Read more...] about Bergeron’s 3rd straight 2-goal game lifts Bruins over Sabres

'“We had good control early in the game, but we weren’t creating the net pressure that we should have out of the puck pressure that we had,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. “They were opportunistic on their chances. I thought (Ullmark) played a really good game, both goalies were outstanding. It was the one bounce that went their way at the end that cost us the win, but I’m … [Read more...] about Pageau scores twice, Senators beat Sabres 3-1

'“He made some really nice saves,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. “But more than anything he’s emitting a calm in his persona, the way he’s managing his net, his puck play ... just a lot of things from Linus that we like that we’re seeing right now and above all just a consistency in his game. That’s something we can definitely build on.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres end 3-game losing streak with 3-2 win over Kings

'Eichel said Friday he was feeling better but provided no other specifics on the injury, other than noting it was something that has been bothering him for some time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Eichel day to day with upper body injury

'“From everybody, up and down, nobody played a good game tonight,” Sabres winger Kyle Okposo said. “And that’s frustrating. Obviously losing Jack right before the game, that’s a time for guys to step up and nobody did it.”' … [Read more...] about Van Riemsdyk scores 2, Flyers rout Eichel-less Sabres 6-1

'“The battle level probably wasn’t there,” Buffalo’s captain said of his team’s start. “You’ve got to give them credit. They played well.”' … [Read more...] about Matthews scores twice as Maple Leafs hang onto beat Sabres

'The 21-year-old has four goals and five assists in 31 games this season, and limited to just a goal and an assist in his past 21. Buffalo selected the play-making center with the eighth pick in the 2017 draft following his senior year in high school.' … [Read more...] about Sabres demote under-performing center Mittelstadt to minors

'Sabres coach Ralph Krueger was upbeat despite the defeat. “It was an outstanding hockey game, hard fought to the last second,’’ he said. “They played their game and I was proud we played our game. I thought there were a lot of times we dominated but didn’t create scoring chances. Disappointing in overtime but generally a super effort by the guys.”' … [Read more...] about Isles extend home streak to 6 with 3-2 OT win over Sabres

'“It’s important to play well at home,” Eichel said. “The best teams in the league do it. They make it a tough place to play and we’re trying to do that here.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores 2 goals; Sabres beat Predators 4-3

'“We’re starting to form an identity,” said Eichel, noting the confidence instilled in the team by first-year coach Ralph Krueger. “It’s evident the way we can play every night to give ourselves a chance to win.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores twice, Sabres top Blues 5-2

'“We talked about it in between periods and this morning and we wanted to get a win for him,” Okposo said. “We know how much it meant to him. Things didn’t end well for him here and he won’t say it, but I know that this game meant a lot to him.”' … [Read more...] about Miller lifts Sabres to 3-2 overtime win over Oilers

'“I just felt like we shot ourselves in the foot a few times,” Eichel said. “We kept battling through the adversity.”' … [Read more...] about Miller scores in OT to lift Canucks over Sabres 6-5