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'He did more than an admirable job as teammates faces lit up with smiles during the performance.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Subban sings national anthem before game, crushes

'"I think it was honestly a pretty even game, like we had opportunities, lots of shots, and they just found a way to put it in the back of the net. We didn't," Sabres center Dylan Cozens said. "There's areas to improve in every way, and definitely things we could have done better in that game. It's a frustrating one to lose."' … [Read more...] about Bruins blank Sabres, move within one point of third in Atlantic Division

'"It's tough to really put a single thing that's given us success," Skinner said of the offense. "I think each night it's different. Sometimes it's a combination of things, but the fact that it is consistent is probably the best thing for us to grab on to because it's hard to be like that on a consistent basis."' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Islanders for fourth straight victory

'"It's great," Buffalo forward Kyle Okposo said. "He's such a talent and you could tell that he wanted it. The last few games, he's up in the play all the time, he's always around the net and making great plays, so it was just a matter of time before he was going to get it. Great place to do it."' … [Read more...] about Power scores first NHL goal, Sabres defeat Devils

'Rasmus Dahlin, Peyton Krebs and Jeff Skinner each had two assists for the Sabres (29-38-11), who swept a home-and-home set after a 4-3 victory against the Flyers in Buffalo on Saturday. Dustin Tokarski made 32 saves.' … [Read more...] about Olofsson, Thompson each scores twice for Sabres in win against Flyers

'"The first period we were emotional and frustrated, so [coach] Don [Granato] was talking a lot about how we have to come back and not be emotional," Dahlin said. "We have to use our emotion to our advantage, so that's what we did and [played] a great second period. We came back and battled [in] the third so it was a good game."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin, Sabres rally to defeat Flyers

'The Buffalo Bills quarterback cheered on the Sabres in their win against the Philadelphia Flyers at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Bills QB Allen gives out fist bumps in Sabres locker room

'"I was real happy with our guys' effort," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "I was happy with our guys' execution for the most part to create chances. And it's one of those games that you lose and you actually feel bad for your guys. They were dialed in and they put forth a great effort. And you're disappointed that they didn't get rewarded more for the effort and some of the … [Read more...] about Tarasenko sparks Blues past Sabres for seventh straight win

'"I think you do forget, because Rasmus is already in his fourth season, that he's just turning 22," Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said. "I think that, besides the on-ice stuff, just the day-to-day expectations he's felt over those years, it's just going to help Owen in his transition because Rasmus can relate.' … [Read more...] about Power debut has Sabres excited about future

'"He was great, that's a tremendous job," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "As I've mentioned beforehand, there's no doubt he's rehearsed in his mind being in this building and this league many times, and it looked like it; it looked very from the drop of the puck. He had a little fun with his skate there, but he's a very balanced person, and I thought he was outstanding … [Read more...] about Power helps Sabres defeat Maple Leafs in NHL debut

'Power's mom and dad watched from the stands as his dad Zee filmed the rookie's entire lap. His parents had words of encouragement for him before the game.' … [Read more...] about Power takes solo lap for NHL debut with Sabres

'"Everyone's been so welcoming and so nice to me," the 19-year-old defenseman said. "They're always trying to include me in everything. I think they've done a great job making it easy for me to kind of come in and adjust."' … [Read more...] about Power ready to make NHL debut for Sabres against Maple Leafs

'"We were clearly not ourselves tonight," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "You can look at the chances we created; we had some extreme golden opportunities to score, but just couldn't convert. Their goaltender played well, but I think we made him look even better."' … [Read more...] about Elliott, Lightning shut out Sabres, gain in Atlantic Division

'"It's going to be pretty special," Power said. "I mean, I think everyone's first game in the NHL is really special, but to have it in my hometown with all my family there is going to make it that much better."' … [Read more...] about Power to make NHL debut for Sabres against Maple Leafs

'"[Tokarski] had a great effort," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "He's a competitor. He elevates. I do feel bad for Tokarski. I feel bad for all our guys. But we said we want the other team's best because it's the only way for us to grow. Unfortunately, there's a component of development that you need hardship."' … [Read more...] about Bennett scores late in third, helps Panthers top Sabres for 30th home win