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'However, the performance was the latest in a long line of historic feats by Dahlin since he arrived as the No. 1 draft pick in 2018. He set a career high in ice time, skating 31:43 against the Hurricanes, to continue a seven-week stretch during which no player in the NHL has shouldered a heavier workload.' … [Read more...] about Behind the numbers for Rasmus Dahlin’s ‘amazing’ workload on Sabres’ blue line

'The Sabres are gaining big-time on New Jersey, Washington, Pittsburgh and the New York Islanders, but it doesn’t matter. The two wild cards are held by Detroit and Tampa Bay, who have 70 and 69 points, respectively. Throttled by inconsistency in November and December, the Sabres have just 58.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s a shame Sabres’ Florida trip doesn’t hold the meaning of last year’s

'“From an ownership perspective, I have put a great deal of thought and research into the fan experience over the last year and feel it is time to begin making gradual upgrades to our arena that will play a key role in enhancing game day for our fans,” Terry Pegula, who has owned the team since 2011, said in a statement. “We are thrilled about the many projects we have in the … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres to pay for new videoboard and roof at KeyBank Center

'“The guys were to another level of (ticked) off, to be honest with you,” said Granato. “We were in a groove. We just needed that next level of determination and next level of conviction. … I just thought we needed a little bit of jam and compete, and I think that incited us a bit.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: ‘Incited’ by late penalties, Sabres fight back to win third in a row

'Now 20 years old, Savoie has 21 goals and 48 points in only 24 games between the Warriors and Wenatchee Wild. He began the season on the Sabres’ injured reserve because of shoulder and elbow injuries that occurred during the Prospects Challenge in September.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Matt Savoie’s outstanding season continues in Moose Jaw

'Buffalo is 0-1-1 against Carolina this year – and just 2-11-5 in their last 18 games against the Hurricanes dating to 2016. They have lost 10 straight in PNC Arena (0-8-2), their longest current skid in any NHL rink.' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes will be a tough match for Sabres to find success at home

'“You learned how to stand up at the blue line, how to put players on bad angles, into a position that they’re not going to do any damage. When you go into the corner, your job essentially is you’ve got to come out with the puck. So much more: The first pass from the defenseman to the forwards and how quickly and efficiently it’s done. It keeps up the tempo of the game or you … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Mike Robitaille will never forget the impact Tim Horton made on his life and career

'It was the first time this season that Buffalo (26-27-4) won while scoring fewer than three goals, and Luukkonen’s clutch saves in the third period continued the team’s impressive play away from KeyBank Center. The Sabres have won five consecutive games on the road, which is tied for the fifth-longest streak in franchise history.' … [Read more...] about Observations: UPL makes 25 saves to help Sabres earn fifth straight road win

'“It’s great,” Skinner told The Buffalo News after the Sabres’ morning skate Friday in Columbus. “I saw him in the summer. Skated with him maybe twice, and I think, at that point, it wasn’t certain that he was going to make a comeback. He looked pretty good. It was a pretty high-level skate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Jeff Skinner calls Cody Hodgson’s comeback goal a ‘special moment’

'“He’s a special player, for sure,” beamed defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. “Now we’re starting to use him more, and he’s so effective, especially net-front, when we’re trying to score. … He’s winning puck battles, works really hard. That’s a guy you really want on your team.”' … [Read more...] about ‘One of a kind’ Jordan Greenway making the most of opportunity with Sabres

'For the season, the Sabres are 13-11-3 on the road and just 12-16-1 at home. The only NHL team with more regulation home losses is Anaheim, which has 18 and just won in Buffalo on Monday. The poor home play is ruining a second straight season.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres hold on to beat Habs and continue road mastery

'Believed to be driving more than 100 mph, Horton crashed his De Tomaso Pantera sports car by the Lake Street exit of the Queen Elizabeth Way in St. Catharines, Ont., and was thrown from the vehicle. He died at the scene.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Tim Horton’s stunning death 50 years ago was darkest moment in Sabres history

'“Sometimes that’s just the way the schedule works. I think the way you come into a building and you’re playing well, and sometimes you get rewarded,” Skinner said. “That happens a couple of times and it becomes a story. We’ve got to focus on what we’re doing. We’ve got some good things in our game that we want to continue.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Jeff Skinner’s red-hot numbers vs. Habs fly in face of current offensive slump

'In four games without Power, the Sabres have received one point and three assists with a plus-6 rating from Jokiharju. He’s averaging 24:29 of ice time during that span, including a career-high 27:29 Monday in a 4-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, and he will remain in a prominent role when they face the Canadiens in Montreal on Wednesday night.' … [Read more...] about Henri Jokiharju showing he ‘belongs’ on Sabres’ top pair after healthy scratches

'“We can divide that game up 50 different ways, the fact is you had more than enough opportunity to win that game just generating your scoring chances,” Granato added. “Teams that win Stanley Cups, they outscore their mistakes. It’s not that they don’t make mistakes, it’s not that they don’t feel pressure – turn pucks over, make poor decisions – they don’t score.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Second-period collapse costs Sabres in brutal loss to Ducks