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'"You're going to go through a whole season, you're going to face these moments, and we were really concerned with the response and the moments when we face them," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "That's how you're going to become a better hockey team. … The other night was extremely frustrating (3-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday), but you've got to learn how to … [Read more...] about Olofsson, Sabres rally to defeat Blackhawks in OT

'"We got lots of shots, but we might need more bodies around the net to get those rebounds and get those greasy goals," Cozens said. "Not every goal is going to be pretty. So I think that was something we can work on, for sure."' … [Read more...] about Anderson’s late goal lifts Canadiens past Sabres

'"We didn't play very well, I just thought that they had a lot better jump than we did," Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said. "And we just couldn't find it. When we did, we made a push and take a penalty in the offensive zone; can't do that. They score on the power play, kind of killed our momentum, but yeah, we just did not have any jump tonight and a tough one to finish the trip … [Read more...] about Kraken defeat Sabres, end Dahlin’s goal streak at five

'Victor Olofsson had two goals and an assist, Alex Tuch and Zemgus Girgensons scored, and Craig Anderson made 29 saves for the Sabres (4-1-0), who have won the first three games of a four-game road trip that concludes at the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin scores in fifth straight game, Sabres spoil Canucks home opener

'The forward prospect, selected by the Buffalo Sabres with the No. 9 pick of the 2022 NHL Draft, said he's been speaking frequently with Sabres director of player development Adam Mair since returning to Winnipeg of the Western Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about CHL Notebook: Savoie works on game with Sabres while in WHL

'"The message to him has been, 'Be fearless, play the game the way you need to play to thrive and we're all in this together,'" Adams said Friday. "And for him not to go out there, any player but especially Rasmus, you can't go out there and be afraid to make a mistake or be afraid that if he does something wrong, he may not be out there for the next shift. That was a quick … [Read more...] about Dahlin not slowing down after record-setting start to season for Sabres

'Dahlin is also the second defenseman in Sabres history to record a four-game goal streak at any point of the season, joining Phil Housley (Nov. 22-30, 1988).' … [Read more...] about Dahlin sets NHL mark, Sabres deal Flames first loss

'Comrie, an Edmonton native, was making his first start in his hometown. He made 22 saves in the third period to get his first win with the Sabres after signing a two-year contract July 13.' … [Read more...] about Comrie makes 46 saves for Sabres in win against Oilers

'"I think at times we let the game get away from us a little bit, took too many penalties against one of the best power plays in the League, if not the best," Tuch said. "But I thought we had a good pushback, I really thought we did. I thought we had a lot of effort from a lot of different guys. Like I said, just got away from us a little bit, but you know what? It's a good … [Read more...] about Tkachuk has goal, assist to help Panthers defeat Sabres

'"Just pure joy," said Peterka, a forward who played his third NHL game. "… I was so excited. I don't know, just speechless."' … [Read more...] about Peterka helps Sabres defeat Senators in season opener

'The Buffalo Bills quarterback and tight end, respectively, showed up at KeyBank Arena on Thursday to support the Buffalo Sabres in their 2022-23 season opener.' … [Read more...] about Bills players Allen, Knox show up to support Sabres, Tuch

'"I thought starting the brothers right off the bat would be a [heck] of a deal for the crowd," Imlach said after the game. "But MacNeil didn't want to give the fans a run for their money until he had to.' … [Read more...] about Dave Dryden’s date with history nearly eluded late NHL goalie

'Dryden played 120 games for the Buffalo Sabres between 1970-74, historically facing his brother, Ken, in a game against the Montreal Canadiens at the Montreal Forum on March 20, 1971.' … [Read more...] about Dave Dryden, former NHL goalie, mask pioneer, dies at 81

'Teddy is a Golden Retriever and besides his penchant for chasing pucks, he loves posing for pictures. He even has his own Instagram account.' … [Read more...] about Tuch’s dog gets after pucks at Sabres practice

'"We found a way to just go out and enjoy it and play some really good hockey," Olofsson said. "When we're at our best is when we don't think too much, we just go out and play and have fun. You've got to do that for a full season. "Like the team, my biggest problem has been staying on a high level for 82 games."' … [Read more...] about Olofsson confident Sabres can carry over late success last season