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'“I’ve been through it before,” Okposo said. “It’s obviously hard to see teammates go. That comes with not having the season that we want. So we just kind of have to sit back and wait and see, and be professional.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Bruins 4-1 in Rick Nash’s debut for Boston

'“Focus a little bit more on the defensive end to start the game,” Reinhart said. “I think we gave them too much respect.”' … [Read more...] about Ovechkin scores 2 as Capitals beat Sabres 5-1

'About a dozen scouts were at the game checking out Kane as a player to possibly acquire and they had a great view of his 20th goal, which was scored directly in front of them in the press box. Kane told reporters earlier this week he expects to be traded before Monday’s deadline.' … [Read more...] about Scandella scores in OT to give Sabres 3-2 win over Red Wings

'“I think the hardest part is the unknown,” Kane said, in preparing to join the Sabres for a two-game road trip starting at Detroit on Thursday. “I’m going to play as hard as I possibly can tomorrow night. And then once the move is made, then we can reflect for that day. But I’ve got a job to do.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kane expects to be dealt before NHL trading deadline

'The Sabres did not disclose the nature of the injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D McCabe to have season-ending shoulder surgery

'“The result, definitely we don’t like. We want to win at home here,” Housley said. “But against a really good hockey team, I can’t fault our guys for the effort.”' … [Read more...] about Ovechkin scores 35th goal in Capitals’ 3-2 win over Sabres

'The press box shook with the loud sound of a door slamming, and Sabres general manager Jason Botterill was spotted leaving the team’s booth shortly after Kopitar scored his first goal to put the Kings up 2-0.' … [Read more...] about Kopitar, Amadio score 2 each in Kings’ 4-2 win over Sabres

'Earlier in the third, the Sabres had their best offensive pressure of the game during a power play when they kept the puck in the Senators end for the entire two minutes. Kyle Okposo and Ryan O’Reilly both hit the post with shots, but that was as close as Buffalo got during the advantage.' … [Read more...] about Hoffman scores in OT as Senators rally past Sabres, 3-2

'“Yeah, I know it’s been a while,” Johnson said. “It’s been tough for everybody this season. Just haven’t gotten the results I’ve wanted to. Tonight, it was nice to get the win, especially against one of the top teams in the league.”' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly has goal, assist in Sabres’ 5-3 win over Lightning

'“It’s just a bad game and it should not happen,” said Ristolainen, who was benched for much of the remainder of the second period.' … [Read more...] about Jost, Bourque help Avalanche hang on for 5-4 win over Sabres

'Buffalo Sabres leading scorer Jack Eichel is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with a sprained right ankle.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel out indefinitely with sprained right ankle

'“I thought the guys made a terrific effort tonight,” Buffalo coach Phil Housley said. “One of the best games I’ve seen us check.”' … [Read more...] about Wilson helps Sabres cool off Rask, Bruins in 4-2 victory

'“I’m not saying I’m not happy that the guys pulled it out,” coach Phil Housley said. “But I just think, over all, if you play like that, you’re asking for trouble.”' … [Read more...] about Reinhart lifts Sabres to 4-3 win over Islanders

'McCabe has three goals and nine assists for 12 points in having played all 53 games this season. He’s also third among Buffalo defensemen in averaging 19 1/2 minutes of ice time per game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman McCabe out after having thumb surgery

'Housley was unhappy with Ristolainen’s performance, noting the defenseman’s errant pass intended for Eichel was the turnover that eventually led to Henrique’s goal. “I just think it’s just focus, bearing down at critical times,” Housley said.' … [Read more...] about Henrique’s OT goal lifts Ducks to 4-3 win over Sabres