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'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

'“To be honest, I heard the boos, but it took me a second to realize they were intended for me," Vesey said in a quiet visitors' dressing room afterward. "It’s not a big deal. After the first shift, it was nothing. Fans seemed to be pretty into it. It was the first time. Hopefully, it will subside. It didn’t bother me.”' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason: Buffalo fans jeer Vesey, cheer Sabres in 4-3 win

'What essentially served as Home Opener II provided the goodies that coach Dan Bylsma, everyone in the Sabres' dressing room and everyone in the stands were hoping to see in October.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Welcome back, hockey season

'"We really had a rebound game from Ottawa," Foligno said. "We still feel like the effort’s always there every night but we were just on the bad end of some things. Again resiliency and hard work, that’s what our line’s about. Making sure that we’re shutting down their players five-on-five. We did that tonight."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Bounce-back game for the third line

'The Sabres improved to 4-1-1 in their last six games. They are 3-0-1 in the last four in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 4, Rangers 3

'McCormick and Mike Downie, brother of the lead singer for the Tragically Hip, will be at North Park Theatre on Friday night for a one-time showing of “The Secret Path.” The animated film, which features music from Gord Downie, tells the story of Chanie Wenjack, a 12-year-old boy who died from hunger and exposure in 1966 while fleeing the Cecilia Jeffrey Indian Residential … [Read more...] about Sabres’ McCormick helping share Gord Downie’s story

'“I mean, I’m not really sure why,” Eichel said when asked about the prospect of fans booing Vesey. “He was a free agent. It’s his own decision to make a decision where he wants to play. If any of us were in his situation I’m sure a lot would go into a decision like that. Obviously would have loved to have him in Buffalo but he made a decision and obviously he’s happy with that … [Read more...] about Boston boys Eichel and Vesey meet for the first time in Buffalo

'"He kind of gave me a little heads up a little bit before that he wasn’t feeling quite 100 percent. So I was ready," Nilsson said after taking an optional skate in KeyBank Center Wednesday afternoon. "Obviously it’s not fun to see your friend and goalie partner go down but unfortunately that’s part of the game sometimes. As a backup you always have to be ready for stepping … [Read more...] about Nilsson always ready for the call to the net

'To put the rating in further perspective, the rating for the Sabres game beat the popular NBC entertainment program “This is Us” (8.4) on Channel 2 and the annual favorite “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” (8.1) on Channel 4.' … [Read more...] about Eichel return propels Sabres to season-high TV rating

'"More than anything you just want to be out there and feel good and feel confident about your game and try to help contribute," Eichel said in Canadian Tire Centre. "You watch so much hockey that it makes you that much more excited to come back and play. I think that’s the case here."' … [Read more...] about Eichel brings offensive magic back to Sabres in his return

'“Playing 1,000 games the way I’ve played compared to some guys that play 1,000 games, it’s a different style, for sure,” Neil said in Canadian Tire Centre. “I love the game and I’m passionate about it. That’s what’s kept me going.”' … [Read more...] about Neil nears 1,000; Carrier rises to top

'Lehner headed to the dressing room with 2:12 left in the first, shortly after leaving the crease to play a puck. He attempted to shoot the puck up the boards, but the Sens’ Jean-Gabriel Pageau blocked it. Lehner quickly turned back toward the net, and he grabbed his left leg in the process. At the next whistle, Lehner left and Anders Nilsson entered.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 5, Senators 4