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'Thompson was with doctors Friday morning to have imaging done on the undisclosed injury that he suffered during the win over Ottawa. Whatever is ailing Thompson is not related to the cut on his eyelid that required stitches during the second period of the 5-3 win. Though there’s a chance he can be in the lineup to play the Canucks, the Sabres were forced to prepare in case … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson’s latest injury causes more lineup uncertainty for Sabres

'After an 0-5-1 stretch that included 10 days off due to illness, Luukkonen has won three straight and gone 1.99/.937 in those games. He needs to be in the net again Saturday when the red-hot Vancouver Canucks come to town for a matinee.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres have to roll with their best players and that means Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in goal

'“We needed to play better than we did the other night,” said Sabres coach Don Granato. “We were sloppy the other night in defensive transition and defending. We did not play as a group of five. Our forwards were not helping our defensemen. Our defensemen were out of synch. Neutral zone stands, pucks going through us and no support when we did want to step up. Tonight, we … [Read more...] about Observations: Tage Thompson scores twice, Sabres hold on for 5-3 win

'The news won’t necessitate a recall from the Rochester Americans, though. The Sabres’ captain, Kyle Okposo, was cleared to return Thursday after he missed the previous three games with a lower-body injury. Winger Victor Olofsson went through an arduous conditioning skate in the morning to get him back into game shape after an illness kept him off the ice four days.' … [Read more...] about Sabres aren’t planning to recall a prospect with Jeff Skinner injured. Should they?

'Expressen, an evening newspaper in Sweden, reported recently that Cederqvist was considering a return to the Swedish Hockey League next season. He had one goal with four points in 19 games this season for Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade forward prospect Filip Cederqvist to Canadiens

'“First, it was an absolute honor,” Tuch said following practice Wednesday in LECOM Harborcenter. “It’s nothing I take lightly, and I try to wear it with pride every single night. I was really excited for the opportunity, but at the same time, it’s just a letter on the chest. It doesn’t affect anything that I do or how I play or how I am around the locker room or with my … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch’s leadership earned the Sabres winger the ‘honor’ of alternate captain

'There was plenty of time for the Sabres to mount a comeback. They were only down by three goals and have overcome larger deficits. Yet their coach, Don Granato, saw an alarming lack of confidence from his players after they fell behind to an opponent that had a 10-game point streak and six consecutive wins.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ shaky goaltending, ‘disappointing’ play ends short-lived win streak

'“It’s definitely been a little crazy,” center Casey Mittelstadt said with a pained smile after Tuesday’s morning skate. “But as players, you don’t really look at it that way. You just try to look at the next day, do what you can, worry about what you can control and just continue to move forward and try to get better.”' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres are left in scramble mode after a wacky first half

'“It’s going to be a really good battle. It’s gonna be a man’s game for 60 minutes,” Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin said after practice Monday in KeyBank Center. “We have to stay in structure. It’s going to be a real mature game. It’s whoever makes the mistake is going to lose.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres face major test to open homestand in surging Kraken

'“He made sure everyone continued to believe,” Czechia coach Patrik Augusta said of Kulich after he helped his teammates score six consecutive goals to defeat Finland, 8-5, and medal at the tournament for a second straight year. “Even if they made mistakes, he kept telling them it was possible. The guys on the bench were discouraged after the fifth goal, but there was still … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich, Noah Ostlund shine as Sabres’ prospect riches on display at World Juniors

'The Sabres improved to 2-0 in the new year by pulling out a pulsating 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night in PPG Paints Arena. Zemgus Girgensons scored the tiebreaking goal with 4:38 to play, and Ukko-Pekka Lukkonen was spectacular in net, making 40 saves.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres overcome Pens and finally forge a two-game winning streak

'There are plenty of soft opponents coming up from the bottom of the standings and many at home. The computers look at that as a very good thing, but they don’t watch the Sabres every day. We know otherwise. We just saw them get outscored, 14-5, in losses to Columbus and Ottawa and they entered the weekend 28th in the NHL in points at home.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: It’s only January but long homestand feels like Sabres’ last chance

'It was just the third time all season the Sabres had multiple goals with the man advantage in a game – and the first time in a win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Power play provides a boost with two-goal night in Montreal

'This season hasn’t gone like Dahlin envisioned. The 2018 No. 1 draft pick wanted to will the Sabres into the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but they are 16-19-4 after their win Thursday night in Montreal. He quarterbacks a power play that’s struggled to replicate its success from late in 2022, and he’s endured more frustrating nights in the defensive zone.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin’s third All-Star nod a source of pride for the Sabres defenseman

'Six Sabres had multiple points, led by Jeff Skinner's goal and three assists. Quinn increased Buffalo’s lead to 3-1 with his shot off the post and in early in the third period; Thompson had two goals and an assist; Rasmus Dahlin added an empty-net goal; and Alex Tuch had a pair of assists. Buffalo had 38 shots on net, scored twice on the power play to break out of a slump and … [Read more...] about Observations: Devon Levi helps Sabres secure 6-1 win in ‘special’ homecoming