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'The Sabres improved to 5-2-2 in the last nine games with a comeback victory in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Sabres 4, Oilers 3 (OT)

'"We had a good second period and that's about it," said Lehner, who made 30 saves but fell to 1-5-3 in his last nine decisions. "We're up 2-1 going into the third and we don't want to sit back. Give them credit, they're a a good team but we don't want to sit back. They have speed. A lot of momentum. They got the power play goal. We had one good period."' … [Read more...] about After OT heartbreaker, Sabres have fast turnaround to meet McDavid

'"It certainly has been a long time coming so I was thrilled to get the call," Burgdoerfer said. "There were definitely certain points in my career I thought this would never happen. You've just got to believe in yourself, work hard and I couldn't be happier with the result."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Perseverance pays for Burgdoerfer

'The Sabres were 6-0-3 when leading after 40 minutes while the Caps were 0-5-2 when trailing after same. Buffalo had a 2-1 lead through two periods but couldn't hold on.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Capitals 3, Sabres 2 (OT)

'But there's more. Taylor Fedun also missed practice after he was banged up on a hit in the third period Saturday against Boston. He's questionable for Monday's game in Washington. That means another recall is likely coming from Rochester, either the return of Casey Nelson or the NHL debut of free-agent signee Erik Burgdoerfer.' … [Read more...] about As Gorges sits, Kulikov nears return

'Since beating Buffalo, 3-1, on Nov. 25, the Caps have lost three straight -- and have scored just three goals in those games. While Buffalo remains last in the league in offense at 2.0 goals per game, the Caps are a surprising 18th at 2.52. They were second last year at 3.02.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Caps having similar scoring woes

'Zach Bogosian (knee) and Dmitry Kulikov (back) are both out, and neither has played since Nov. 9. And now veteran Josh Gorges is out after taking a shot to the foot Thursday night against the New York Rangers. Even Casey Nelson is sidelined in Rochester with a neck/shoulder issue. Judging from coach Dan Bylsma's downcast mood, although there's no concrete information yet, … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: No rest on defense as injury crisis deepens

'"He’s a great young talent," said Cody Franson, his defensive partner for the afternoon. "He’s a good kid. He stepped in and played very well tonight. That’s not easy to do coming out of juniors. He did very well tonight. He was very easy to play with."' … [Read more...] about Guhle proves he can play in the NHL

'“It was just good to get the first one out of the way,” Kane said in KeyBank Center. “When you have multiple games together and you don’t score, being a goal-scorer that’s a slump. I feel I have an opportunity to score every game, so it was just nice to get it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Kane finally scores; Gorges out

'"I don’t think we had glaring, clear-cut chances that he kind of robbed us on," Sabres captain Brian Gionta said. "We got some pucks to the net, and he made the first save. We’ve got to do a better job of getting the ones after that."' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Bruins 2, Sabres 1

'“Anders Nilsson is courageous beyond the understanding of many,” Davis said via email. “He is taking a risk on multiple fronts and is standing up for something that he believes in, knowing the backlash that could come his way. He's my hero.”' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Nilsson proudly waves pride flag

'The Sabres have given up a power-play goal in six of their last eight games and have fallen to 29th in the NHL at 76.6 percent. They killed off their first 18 penalties at home this season, but opponents have gone 5 for their last 10 in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Bruins will again test Sabres’ struggling PK units

'"As a group we know where we can get to if we have a bit of a charge," Eichel said after Friday's practice in HarborCenter. "We've talked to each other and as a team about it. These are the times where you need to rattle off a few wins in a row and put yourself in the picture. This is what good teams do.' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s next task: Extend Sabres’ winning streak

'Guhle was a surprising snub for Team Canada's entry to the upcoming World Junior Championships. He nearly made the Sabres out of training camp last season before being sidelined with a concussion suffered on a hit by Dion Phaneuf during an exhibition game in Toronto. He was again impressive in summer development camp and training camp but the Sabres opted to return him to … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Guhle on emergency basis

'“I didn’t realize what kind of a difference-maker he was,” Falk said after Eichel led Buffalo to a 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers. “I knew that he could affect the game somewhat, but the way he’s skating, the way he has puck control out there, ultimately it leads to our team puck control, and it’s a big difference.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ newcomers learn Eichel is real deal