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'State Sen. Karin Housley has the name recognition in hockey-mad Minnesota that comes from being married to a Hall of Fame player, Buffalo Sabres head coach Phil Housley, not to mention her 2014 run for statewide office and two terms in the Legislature. But several other Republicans, including former Gov. Tim Pawlenty, are considering running for the seat, which will open up … [Read more...] about 1st Republican enters race to complete Franken’s Senate term

'“It’s not good enough to get a point,” Eichel said. “It seems like it’s been the recurring them here of late.”' … [Read more...] about Jaccob Slavin scores in OT, Hurricanes top Sabres 5-4

'The Sabres entered with the fewest goals in the league (67) and the first-period tally was just their 15th of the season in the opening 20 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Filppula’s goal leads Flyers to 5th straight win

'“Our whole game the last week has been better, a step in the right direction,” Ristolainen said. “We’ve got to build on that.”' … [Read more...] about 2nd period surge leads Sabres over Senators 3-2

'“I didn’t want him to get a shot off, so I did a poke check and it was a second too early and it went in, but he’s a hell of a player with a hell of a shot, so I just wanted to take that away,” Lehner said. “I felt like I had him most of the game and it’s tough.”' … [Read more...] about Tarasenko scores in OT as short-handed Blues beat Sabres 3-2

'“We sit back and we have leads,” Eichel said. “We did it today, too. We’re all guilty of it."' … [Read more...] about Forsling’s goal late in OT lifts Blackhawks over Sabres, 3-2

'“I think (the media) are more worried about the points and the goals than we are,” McCabe said about the defensive corps. “We’re worried about the two points that are on the line every night. Obviously we need to provide that secondary offense on the back end, and tonight we did that.”' … [Read more...] about Kane scores tiebreaking goal, Sabres beat Avalanche 4-2

'Moulson played parts of two seasons earlier in his career for Los Angeles. He remains property of the Sabres and counts $3.975 million against their salary cap while in the minors.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan Matt Moulson to Kings’ AHL affiliate

'Moulson’s demotion, though not surprising, provided a jolt to a team in the midst of a 1-9-2 slump that’s dropped the Sabres into last place in the overall standings. Buffalo’s offense has all but evaporated after being shutout in a franchise-worst three consecutive games before finally scoring in a 5-1 loss at Pittsburgh on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Moulson on waivers; acquire Wilson from Wings

'“We were different tonight,” Pominville said. “We definitely weren’t as flat as we had been in the previous couple games, but we we’re playing the Stanley Cup champions. You give them a few power plays, you make their top guys feel good about their game and they capitalize.”' … [Read more...] about Crosby, Malkin help Penguins sink slumping Sabres, 5-1

'“It’s quite embarrassing,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “We’re playing a backup goaltender. I think we didn’t take advantage of that tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Jarry makes 34 saves for 1st shutout, Pens beat Sabres 4-0

'“We have to have some attitude when we start the game,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “This is our home rink. We’ve got to get out and establish a forecheck, show more emotion on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Vasilevskiy gets shutout as Lightning snap two-game skid

'“Seeing the way we could play tonight, I think more than anything it should be a bit of a boost to everyone in the room, a little confidence,” Eichel said. “When we play the right way, when we do things, it’s rewarding.”' … [Read more...] about Lehner stops 29 shots in Sabres 3-1 win over Oilers

'“We just have to start holding guys accountable, start being honest with ourselves and our teammates,” said Nolan, the former L.A. King. “This team hasn’t been too successful in years and it needs to change. It’s going to be a long, long season and a few seasons to come if that’s the way it is.”' … [Read more...] about Niederreiter extends scoring streak in Wild win

'Bobrovsky made his biggest save when he slid across the crease to kick away a Ryan O’Reilly one-timer with 1:49 remaining. Bobrovsky got a piece of Kyle Okposo’s shot off the rebound and the puck trickled across the goal line while Okposo fell into the net.' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets top Sabres 3-2 for 4th straight win.