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'"It will be weird staying in the hotel, sitting on the other side of the rink, in a different locker room," Sheary said Friday in Winnipeg. "It will be a little different. I’ve had a lot of good memories in Pittsburgh. Obviously, when you're winning you grow close with that team."' … [Read more...] about Conor Sheary returning to Pittsburgh as catalyst in Sabres’ resurgence

'Housley's players went into two of the most difficult road arenas in the league and escaped with two wins. Although there are question marks and red flags surrounding this team, the Sabres have finally established an identity.' … [Read more...] about Pominville’s late goal completes Sabres’ exhilarating comeback win

'Dahlin, only 20 games into his first NHL season and less than five months removed from being drafted first overall, was at the center of the Buffalo's fifth consecutive win in a grueling stretch.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin wows teammates with assist, tying goal in comeback win

'The Sabres' five-game winning streak is their first since 2012, and they've earned 26 points through 20 games for the eighth time in franchise history. The other seven teams to accomplish that feat reached the postseason.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Wild 2

'Again, the Sabres prevailed despite playing poorly for long stretches and relying on their goalie to steal a win.' … [Read more...] about Sheary’s shootout winner gives Sabres first 4-game streak since 2014

'"It should be exciting, I think," Mittelstadt told The Buffalo News. "I haven’t seen a lot of those people since I’ve been to Buffalo in August. It will be fun to see them, see all my buddies from home. They’re all going to be there. That will be the best part, I think, and hopefully we can get a win."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Mittelstadt anticipates hectic homecoming in Minnesota

'The win gave the Sabres, now 11-6-2, their first four-game winning streak since December 2014. Jack Eichel and Jason Pominville also scored in the shootout, while Carter Hutton was outstanding again.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 2, Jets 1, SO

'They’ll play six games in nine days, including three in the next four, beginning on Friday in Winnipeg. The road trip continues on Saturday at Minnesota and Monday at Pittsburgh before the Sabres return home and play another three games in four days.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ride longest winning streak of season into grueling stretch

'"He's certainly been a catalyst," said Sabres assistant coach Steve Smith, who works with Ristolainen. "I think because he's getting more looks and more success and guys are finding him more often. He's been a catalyst for the other guys in a way that allows me to show everyone what we're trying to do."' … [Read more...] about Numbers can be deceiving for Rasmus Ristolainen’s impact on Sabres

'“I just think we were on our heels a little bit too much,” Okposo said. “You know, that's a good hockey team over there. I thought we just gave them a little bit too much room to operate. We just weren't as sharp. We've got to clean up some stuff. I know we've won the last three games. but we probably only played real good for about a period and a half.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres know they need cleaner performance despite big win

'Tuesday's 2-1 nailbiter over Tampa Bay was the kind of win the Sabres have almost never pulled out the last five years. Carter Hutton is making a habit of stealing games for his club, and good teams get clutch goaltending all the time. Maybe win some games they might not deserve, solely because of work in the net.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: With Hutton leading the way, Sabres making the division listen

'“Marty was one of those guys, he was kind of the light in the room,” Stamkos said following the Lightning’s morning skate Tuesday. “So, anyone who got the chance to play with him – training staff, coaching staff, whoever it was – they definitely had an impact on Marty, and Marty definitely had an impact on us. I know how appreciative he was that everyone showed up. It just … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Lightning bus to Toronto for St. Louis’ Hall induction

'Tampa Bay, the top team in the Eastern Conference, proceeded to dominate play for the remainder of the second and controlled possession for long stretches in the third. Unlike past seasons, the Sabres got just enough offense and another outstanding performance by Carter Hutton in net to hold on for a 2-1 win Tuesday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 2, Lightning 1

'Eastern Conference leader Tampa Bay is in KeyBank Center Tuesday night. Then comes a rough road trip: Friday in Winnipeg, Saturday in Minnesota, Monday in Pittsburgh.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Time to see how Sabres respond to a huge test

'"Things have been going well lately," Reinhart said. "I'm trying to play the same way regardless where I am in the lineup. The last few games, [Rodrigues and Sobotka] and I played well together but this is a different opportunity for me, too."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Sam Reinhart’s hot hand earns call to top line