'Evander Kane scored for the Sabres, who have lost five straight. Chad Johnson stopped 30 shots.' … [Read more...] about Aho scores late to lift Hurricanes over Sabres
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Tomas Tatar breaks tie in 3rd, Red Wings beat Sabres 3-1
'“They came at us in waves,” he said. “We know they have speed, but we didn’t respond to it. You have to be a strong forechecking team against them, and we just let them get the puck out of their zone with no problems at all.”' … [Read more...] about Tomas Tatar breaks tie in 3rd, Red Wings beat Sabres 3-1
Sabres prospect Nylander set to play after missing 2 months
'Rochester Americans coach Chris Taylor told The Associated Press the Sabres’ 2016 first-round pick is scheduled to play on Friday when the American Hockey League team hosts Hartford. The forward has spent the past 10 days practicing with the Americans since being hurt during a pre-training camp prospects tournament in Buffalo in early September.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Nylander set to play after missing 2 months
Sabres defenseman Marco Scandella fined $5,000 for slash
'The slash occurred during the second period of Pittsburgh’s 5-4 overtime win Tuesday night. The two were battling for position in front of the Sabres’ net, when Scandella nearly lost his balance after being shoved by Hornqvist. Scandella turned and, with two hands on his stick, chopped down on Hornqvist’s right ankle.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Marco Scandella fined $5,000 for slash
Crosby, Sheary lead Penguins past Sabres 5-4 in OT
'“It’s frustrating, and we have to do a better job,” Reinhart said. “We earned that lead going into the third. There’s a reason why we have it. We play with a mindset that we’re going to take it to them and play with a lead. Then, we get it and we sit back too much.”' … [Read more...] about Crosby, Sheary lead Penguins past Sabres 5-4 in OT
Luongo gets milestone win, Panthers beat Sabres 4-1
'“We were coming off a really good game and we lay an egg for the last 40 minutes,” Okposo said. “We just got to find a way to be more consistent.”' … [Read more...] about Luongo gets milestone win, Panthers beat Sabres 4-1
Pouliot scores go-ahead goal in Sabres’ 3-1 win over Caps
'“We stuck with it and weathered the storm and we pushed back,” said Kane, who upped his team-leading total to nine goals. “It was a big win for us tonight, and I think we have to try to work on getting over that hump and carrying it into the next game.”' … [Read more...] about Pouliot scores go-ahead goal in Sabres’ 3-1 win over Caps
Eichel’s frustrations eased after Sabres beat Capitals
'“We should use this game as a confidence booster,” Eichel said following a 3-1 victory in which he set up Evander Kane’s opening goal. “We beat a really good hockey team and we need to know that we could play with anybody.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s frustrations eased after Sabres beat Capitals
Dallas uses 4-goal 1st period to beat Buffalo 5-1
'Lehner made only four saves before Chad Johnson came in and stopped 13 shots.' … [Read more...] about Dallas uses 4-goal 1st period to beat Buffalo 5-1
Pouliot scores twice, Sabres beat Coyotes 5-4
'Kyle Okposo had a goal and an assist to help the Sabres build a four-goal lead in the third period in a battle of the worst teams from each conference.' … [Read more...] about Pouliot scores twice, Sabres beat Coyotes 5-4
Sharks top Sabres 3-2 on Logan Couture’s late goal
'“We did a lot of good things. That’s the frustrating part,” Pominville said. “We competed. We got some looks. When you’re on a roll and you’re winning a lot of games, a game like today is probably a game that you find a way to win.”' … [Read more...] about Sharks top Sabres 3-2 on Logan Couture’s late goal
Three-goal second period lifts Columbus over Buffalo, 5-1
'“Good teams, they don’t beat themselves,” said Buffalo head coach Phil Housley. “They don’t crack. Even being down one we were still playing well. We shouldn’t get away from our game plan. Because of it, we get a little cheat in our game, and it winds up in our net.”' … [Read more...] about Three-goal second period lifts Columbus over Buffalo, 5-1
Pouliot, Lehner lead Sabres to 1-0 win over Red Wings
'“It’s huge,” he said. “Well, in Boston maybe the first period and the second wasn’t our best, but we battled back and played the way we were supposed to play and we came back. Tonight we were good right off the bat. I think the first few minutes weren’t there, but we took responsibility, we played hard, we back-checked. We played the way we wanted to play and it shows in the … [Read more...] about Pouliot, Lehner lead Sabres to 1-0 win over Red Wings
Sabres sign 2016 3rd-round pick Cliff Pu to 3-year contract
'Pu was selected by the Sabres in the third round of the 2016 draft. He is currently playing his fourth season in the Ontario Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 2016 3rd-round pick Cliff Pu to 3-year contract
O'Reilly scores in OT to rally Sabres past Bruins, 5-4
'O'Reilly then won it when he spun from the side of the net and slipped a backhander over Khudobin. The play was reviewed, but the goal was upheld because a Boston player pushed Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen into the goaltender a few seconds before the shot.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly scores in OT to rally Sabres past Bruins, 5-4