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'The captain scored two goals and was flying all around the KeyBank Center ice, looking every bit the superstar the Sabres need him to be. No coincidence Buffalo doubled up the Vegas Golden Knights, 4-2, to push its record to 2-1 for the first time since 2013 with a solid win against a team that was in the Stanley Cup final a scant four months ago.' … [Read more...] about Eichel is electric as Sabres speed past Golden Knights

'“Oh my God, this guy, he’s an Instagram model,” fellow defenseman Marco Scandella said. “It’s hilarious. I just chirp at him all the time. But he definitely works his (butt) off in the summer. That’s why he puts it up. That’s no joke. … That’s him day in, day out. He’s actually showing the real him.' … [Read more...] about ‘Instagram model’ Ristolainen is still Sabres’ workhorse

'"He's leading by example with his work ethic by being a good pro but obviously he's backed it up," said coach Phil Housley. "He's had some really good games for us, especially the last two. When we've needed a save, he's come up with it. It's great to see him voice his opinion after game one. I think the guys took it to heart and you're seeing the result of what he's saying."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Good news on the goaltending front

'The Sabres got a standing ovation from many of the fans after scoring on their first three shots of the middle stanza, an outburst that keyed an impressive 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Golden Knights 2

'"It gives your team a boost of energy and confidence knowing you have a guy who can make a save when you really need it," said coach Phil Housley. "He's a very good veteran. Says the right things in the room and is a very likable guy but at the time he says what's on his chest. It doesn't matter if you're a veteran or rookie, he's going to leave it out there. I think that guys … [Read more...] about Carter Hutton making early statement that he’s got Sabres’ back in goal

'Rasmus Dahlin had two close calls in the quest for his first NHL goal Saturday night. And it would have been epic for him had the moment come against Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers, the greatest goaltender ever produced in Dahlin's native Sweden.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Dahlin has close calls for first goal against Swedish hero Henrik Lundqvist

'The fans responded in kind with cheers not heard much in the building the last couple of years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bounce back as first win gives fans lots to cheer about

'"It's awesome seeing him getting this opportunity but he's not getting his first win tonight," a smiling Eichel said before the game. "He's a friend to me, a mentor and he's been pretty close to me even through my first few years in the NHL. He was so good to me at BU and we have such a good relationship but I think we're all competitors, right? When you get out there, all … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: College reunion for Jack Eichel, Rodrigues against Rangers’ David Quinn

'Two goals from Conor Sheary, 43 saves from Carter Hutton.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Rangers 1

'"It's always good to play with a star player like that," Sheary said of Eichel. "Jack is obviously capable of finding you all over the ice. He's a really good passer. A lot of times you're just trying to find that open area because he'll see it. It was fun for a period to play with him and hopefully we can build something going forward."' … [Read more...] about Conor Sheary will get more top-line looks for Sabres

'"I thought we kept things simple, worked pucks deep and kept it in," Rodrigues said after practice Friday. "There's a lot of big 'D' on that team and we wanted to work the corners, get bodies and pucks on the net. We just couldn't find way to put one in."' … [Read more...] about Sabres got good offensive push from fourth line

'“His hockey IQ is one of the tops of anyone I’ve ever coached,” said Leaman, who won a national title with Providence in 2015. “He has really, really good mobility and good edge work.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Jacob Bryson uses skill, smarts to thrive as undersized defenseman

'They made mistakes with the puck, they lost coverages in the defensive zone, they didn't convert the few good opportunities they had to score and created virtually no traffic in front of Halák.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roasted by fans as opening loss looks all too familiar

'“They got a couple easy ones, they made some good plays and Hutts played well,” said Okposo, whose team outshot the Bruins 32-26. “He made some good saves, and we just can’t give up those A-plus chances. I thought we gave up too many of them. You put back pressure, you close in quickly in the D-zone and all five guys on the on the same page, and everybody competing on the same … [Read more...] about Sabres don’t do enough to help goalie Carter Hutton’s cause

'By the end of the Sabres’ increasingly sloppy first period, Dahlin was failing to hold the offensive zone, the puck dribbling over his stick and into the neutral zone, the players staring at a two-goal deficit and leaving the ice to boos.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Rasmus Dahlin offer disappointing debuts in loss to Bruins