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'Goals by Matt Moulson and Justin Bailey put the Sabres in front and Lehner made it stand up over the final 12 minutes for a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Senators. Buffalo continued to frustrate Ottawa, completing a 4-0-1 season series advantage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres tame the turmoil with third-period rally

'"It's not really been a formal conversation but the team understands our intentions," Gionta said in Canadian Tire Centre, confirming a report first issued Tuesday by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. "Absolutely, I want to stay. I've been here three years. I'd love to see this through and keep pushing in the right direction."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Gionta says he wants to stay

'Kane has 18 goals and 28 points in 45 games this season -- but has scored all of his goals in the 33 games since Dec. 3. He's fourth overall in goals in the NHL in that span and is the leader in even-strength goals with 17.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Flu keeps Kane out of lineup

'Matt Moulson's goal 51 seconds into the final period got Buffalo even and Justin Bailey's tip-in of a Jake McCabe shot at 7:38 of the third put the Sabres ahead. It was Bailey's second goal of the season and second in the NHL. Robin Lehner made 39 saves to improve to 4-0-2 against his old team.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Sabres 3, Senators 2

'“We get ourselves in trouble by not executing the way we’re supposed to, the way we want to as a group,” defenseman Josh Gorges said. “When we get away from that and we get individualistic, as a group we’re not a good team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres need to get something out of their system

'“Obviously, a big part of my game is carrying the puck and what I create when I have it on my stick,” Eichel said in KeyBank Center, “so I think you're going to make mistakes, you're going to turn pucks over. It's just how you respond. Unfortunately, that one ended up in the back of our net. Just try to learn from it and be better.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Risk, reward for Eichel; Bogosian healthy

'“I wanted something that gave me a kick-start before games,” he said. “I made my own special blend of hot sauce and creamy buttermilk ranch, which turned out to be a winning combination. Before long, teammates, friends and neighbors were asking for more sauce, and I decided it was time to make it official.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ennis introduces ‘Enzo Sauce,’ a hot sauce hybrid

'“The last few days, we’ve been going through how to play our second period. Coach is drawing it up there, coming up with good game plans and we do the exact opposite. We don’t do what he said and that gets me angry, gets a lot of guys angry. Disrespectful is the word.”' … [Read more...] about Lehner unloads following Sabres’ 4-2 loss to Canucks

'“I’d like to think anyone in that position would do the same thing,” Falk said. “We’ve grown up playing that way, that you protect your goalie and you protect your teammates. I didn’t see how it escalated. I was going for a line change and turned around, the crowd was making some noise and I saw them face to face. I figured I better step in.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Burrows, Canucks get the better of ruckus

'The Sabres have yet to win two straight this month and are 3-5-1 in their last nine games overall.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Canucks 4, Sabres 2

'“Health-wise this is probably the best I’ve felt in the last number of years in terms of staying healthy, having some games and getting in a groove,” Kane said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kane shines in ‘Hockey Night’ spotlight

'But now all of a sudden you're talking two wins in three games, a visit from the Canucks Sunday night and a critical trip to Ottawa Tuesday. Now all of a sudden, the Sabres are only five points back of Toronto for a wild-card when it could have been nine.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: For one period at least, Sabres put troubles against East aside

'The Sabres will host the Vancouver Canucks at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, with both teams finishing a back-to-back. Miller made 26 saves Saturday in a 4-3 loss to the Boston Bruins. Canucks coach Willie Desjardins said Miller and Jacob Markstrom would split the crease this weekend, which puts Markstrom in line to face the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Babcock mourns; Ryan Miller won’t play

'The Sabres have allowed at least 40 shots in three straight games.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 3, Maple Leafs 1

'Dennis Miller, in charge of rehab and development in Buffalo’s performance department, skates with players as they return to health. The Sabres have praised his work and ingenuity, but the 47-year-old Buffalo native has a trait he likes better. “My best skill is running my mouth,” Miller said with a grin.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: When injured players skate, it’s Miller time