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'"Great to see [Lehner] be rewarded. He played great in Colorado, but he wasn't rewarded for his efforts. Then he played great at home and he took another loss. It's great for him to come into Ottawa, his old team, and play the way he did. He was calm, he was collected, he controlled the game for us and he backstopped the win."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Senators: From the Locker Room

'Senators forward Jean-Gabriel appeared to have tied the game at the end of the third period with Ottawa on the power play and Anderson the bench for the extra attacker, but a review confirmed that time had expired before the puck crossed the goal line.' … [Read more...] about Lehner defeats former team, Sabres edge Senators

'The Senators certainly made Lehner earn the win in the third period. Buffalo was outshot 22-2 in the final 20 minutes, but the goalie held strong with big save after big save to maintain the Sabres' one-goal lead.' … [Read more...] about Lehner holds on for special victory in Ottawa

When used at center for Amerks, 'Cat' can do (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“It’s been some time now. I have to look at it as nothing special really other than seeing some friends on the team and after the game. It’s just another game where you look to play well and hopefully get a win,” Lehner told the Buffalo News following the morning skate at Madison Square Garden.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa Senators prepare to face former teammate Robin Lehner and his Buffalo Sabres

'A fierce competitor, Lehner certainly like nothing better than to pocket his first victory against his former club yesterday, but he tried to diminish the importance of this game to journalists Buffalo Monday.' … [Read more...] about Spoil the return Lehner

Ottawa Senators prepare to face former teammate Robin Lehner and his Buffalo Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Spoil the return Lehner (Le Droit) Marc Méthot could face the Sabres (Le Droit) Sabres-Senators Preview (AP) Sabres visit Senators, aim to end three-game skid (NHL.com) Game Day 5: Sens vs Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Ottawa Coverage

'With Columbus’ 5-2 win over imploding Montreal on Monday, the Sabres are just one point ahead of the last-place Blue Jackets. One.' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue mood swings

'"It's been some time now. I have to look at it as nothing special really other than seeing some friends on the team and people after the game," he said. "It's just another game where you look to play well and hopefully get a win."' … [Read more...] about Lehner set for return to Ottawa

'It was also the Sabres' eighth straight loss to the Rangers, their worst stretch ever against New York. Buffalo is 0-7-1 in those games since a 3-1 win in March, 2013 at First Niagara Center. In the previous seven games Buffalo had scored just six goals.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Rangers 6, Sabres 3

'“I was starting to establish myself a little bit, and then I had a setback like that,” O’Reilly said Friday about the break. “And then it’s such a tough league if you don’t come back from that almost right where you left off, someone’s going to go right over you."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cal O’Reilly waited for fresh NHL opportunity

Rangers Savor Win and a Week to Relax (New York Times) Derick Brassard boosts Rangers to 6-3 win over Sabres (New York Daily News) Rangers come out of Vigneault’s doghouse with Sabres relief (New York Post) Why Henrik Lundqvist’s greatness demands Rangers shakeup (New York Post) Rangers hope floodgates finally have broken on power play (New York Post) Rangers explode for … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage

'"I didn't want to get frustrated throughout the year," said Girgensons, who had three goals in his first 40 games. "It's been a long time. It's not fun when you lose but I did like to get two goals. It's not that bad."' … [Read more...] about Brassard has career-high 5 points, Rangers beat Sabres 6-3

'The loss to the Rangers was particularly disheartening, as they rallied in the third period only to see it slip away a minute after Girgensons tied it.' … [Read more...] about Rangers bounce back with victory over Sabres

'Matt Moulson's assist on Girgensons' first goal marked his 1st point in 19 games.' … [Read more...] about Rangers Pull Away for 6-3 Win Over Sabres