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'It was the Sabres' first five-goal period since they had five in the third of a 5-1 win over Carolina in Nov. 28, 2009. With the victory, the Sabres improved to 23-14-6 with 52 points and are two wins away from matching last season's total.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Devils 1

'“I think the hardest part about it is just the mental aspect, and we’ve talked about this before the last few years, just not being able to get out there and do it. But it feels good to practice today. It feels good to make strides. I felt good. I’m feeling like myself again. So like I said, just want to try and see what (Tuesday) brings."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel returns to Sabres practice, ‘not a rush’ to play

'Neither Jack Eichel nor Sam Reinhart participated, but their absences did not spoil the five events. Rasmus Dahlin, selected first overall by the Blue team, began the afternoon by narrowly beating Mittelstadt, his roommate, in the puck control relay.' … [Read more...] about Skills challenge in front of family, fans a ‘one-day holiday’ for Sabres

'Though Rasmus Ristolainen scored with 2:38 remaining in regulation, the Sabres allowed 41 shots on goal and were thoroughly outplayed during the second period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop to fourth in Atlantic Division with ugly loss to Boston

'“Honestly, I just want to win," Pominville said Saturday morning. "I’ll do whatever to help the team. I’m not the guy that’s going to go in and see the coaches to complain about ice time or anything like that. I just want to try and win. Whenever my name’s called, I’ll go on the ice and give it everything I have. I think that’s kind of helped my attitude. Try to stay positive … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Jason Pominville focused on winning, not ice time

'Ullmark, making his second consecutive start, made 39 saves and was mostly outstanding, aside from David Backes' second-period goal during a 2-on-1. Following the no goal, Wagner scored in the first period to break the scoreless tie.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Bruins 2, Sabres 1

'"It's a little different now. The team structure is a lot better than it was when I started my career," said Housley, now serving as Dahlin's first NHL head coach with the Sabres at age 54. "He's a tremendous talent. The X's and O's he's learning, but this game is instinctive. He's got great instincts in his game so we're trying to let that come out. He's got responsibilities, … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Rasmus Dahlin’s first half, in his own words and the eyes of others

'Hutton owns a 13-12-3 record this season, while Ullmark is 9-1-3 and second in the NHL in points percentage for backup goalies at .808 (21 of 26 points). The only one better is Winnipeg’s Laurent Brossoit, who has an 8-1-1 record and .850 points percentage (17 of 20).' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Linus Ullmark surging, could earn second consecutive start

'The Sabres are hosting their first annual skills challenge at 12:30 p.m., when the players will be split into two teams to compete in five events: the shootout, hardest shot, shooting accuracy, 3-on-1 power play and a puck control relay.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to take a break from schedule to showcase skills for charity

'Larsson, typically the Sabres' fourth-line center, climbed over the boards and helped them escape with a 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers in KeyBank Center. A night that began with so much promise -- including two first-period goals -- ended with another near-comeback by an inferior opponent.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner scores twice, Eichel-less Sabres outlast Panthers to snap skid

'The Sabres hit the halfway mark of the season with Thursday's 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers. They have 50 points, right on pace for 100. Sure, their pace was 119 points a little over a month ago but did anyone expect that? Realistically, who predicted 100 three months ago?' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: After a wacky first half, Sabres have a good pace going

'"There's a lot of great players in the league and you've got to fit a lot of great players in not a lot of spots," he said Thursday morning in KeyBank Center. "That's the way it goes. It is what it is but it's not my focus. It's news for yesterday. Today is a new day with a challenge ahead of us."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Jeff Skinner ready to move on after All-Star snub

'The victory snapped a three game winless streak. Buffalo had only four regulation wins in its previous 15 games. Linus Ullmark made 35 saves to improve to 9-1-3 this season, and the Sabres finally bested Florida goalie Roberto Luongo despite being outshot by the Panthers, 38-33.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Panthers 3

'"You want the points to come and to be contributing offensively. It’s when the chances don’t come that you start to worry," said Rodrigues, a college linemate of Eichel's at Boston University. "I’m getting my chances, I’m getting a lot of shots. The opportunities are there. It’s just a matter of bearing down now and finishing those opportunities.' … [Read more...] about With Eichel’s status in doubt, Rodrigues gets first chance to fill his slot

'Skinner, who is tied for second in the NHL with 26 goals while spending most of his time in the first half of the season on Eichel's left wing, was one of the game's biggest snubs when the rosters were initially announced Wednesday evening. The league later announced it was starting an online vote for the 11th spot in each division, much like Major League Baseball has used for … [Read more...] about Eichel picked for All-Star Game, Skinner part of new ‘Last Men In’ vote