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'“These are important games,” Thompson said. “We knew that heading in and we’ve been, towards the end of the season the last couple years where it comes down to a point, and these ones in the beginning of the season add up. It’s a big game for us. We came out with some good intensity and desperation.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson gets 2 goals, assist for Sabres in win against Red Wings

'“Our team as a whole is just more mature,” Thompson said. “We got a lot of guys that have been here for a while, a lot of young guys that have learned. I think the biggest thing for us is puck management. … I think so far, everyone’s just committed to the game plan that we’re just going to put pucks behind them, we’re going to stay on the [defensive] side of pucks.' … [Read more...] about McLeod scores in 4th straight game, Sabres hold off Stars

'Peterka, who also had an assist, has four goals in his past three games.' … [Read more...] about Peterka stays hot for Sabres in win against Blackhawks

'Thompson has six points (four goals, two assists) in seven games, tied for second on the Sabres with Peterka (four goals, two assists in five games) and behind Tuch with seven points (two goals, five assists) in seven games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have something to build on with ‘dangerous’ 1st line coming together

'“Rough night by our D,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “Some of the puck play, probably four goals."' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets score 6 in victory against Sabres

'JJ Peterka scored twice in his return from missing two games with a concussion, and Alex Tuch, Bowen Byram and Jason Zucker each had two assists for the Sabres (1-3-1). Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 37 saves.' … [Read more...] about Crosby lifts Penguins past Sabres in OT, reaches 1,600 points

'“I sensed the same type of urgency last game (a 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday),” Ruff said. “You could get frustrated, you could deviate, but I thought our guys were pretty locked in to trying to play the right way, and, for the most part, I thought for 60 minutes we did. We got rewarded. I thought a couple goals, maybe, they wouldn't like going in. We still … [Read more...] about Ruff, Sabres defeat Panthers for 1st win of season

'Tuch scored on a short-handed breakaway to give Buffalo a 1-0 lead at 16:55 of the second period. Kuemper got a piece of the initial shot with his glove but, Tuch stayed with it and lifted the rebound over the goalie’s left pad.' … [Read more...] about Kopitar gets natural hat trick in 3rd, Kings open with win against Sabres

'Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau got things started at KeyBank Center, firing up the crowd before a game against the Los Angeles Kings.' … [Read more...] about Bills player hits Sabres drum for opener, football team makes predictions

'"You've got to give them credit, they played hard," Thompson said. "They didn't make it easy on us. We just got to find a way to bear down and get another one. For the most part, one goal is not going to win you a game. We know that and we've got to find a way to score more."' … [Read more...] about Devils complete 2-game Global Series sweep of Sabres in Prague

'The forward took a hit from Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon at 6:02 of the first period and was helped off the ice by teammates. He was ruled out prior to the start of the second period.' … [Read more...] about Peterka of Sabres leaves Global Series game with concussion

'"I think we're going to find out more and more about the group," coach Lindy Ruff said after the loss Saturday. "Dealing with adversity is something that can make your team a lot stronger and we're going to deal with some adversity. Obviously, we're not happy. We've had some struggles. We had some power-play units that got changed around with Peterka going out, and we didn't … [Read more...] about Sabres have ‘a lot of work ahead’ following back-to-back losses at Global Series

'"They scored on their chances and took advantage of their chances," Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin said. "We had a couple early (chances) too, so the start could have gone either way, but it's a good learning lesson for us. We've just got to continue to build. We've got some stuff to work on."' … [Read more...] about Markstrom, Devils top Sabres in Global Series opener in Prague

'Smart thinking by Kovacevic to try to plant that seed, but it's not likely the Sabres local fan club will just switch allegiances because the home/road split turns in the Devils' favor Saturday. If anything, they'll be louder. "We know who those guys are," Buffalo captain Rasmus Dahlin said. "They're unbelievable, so tomorrow we owe them a win."' … [Read more...] about Atmosphere ‘tons of fun’ for players, fans in NHL Global Series Czechia

'The one catch, they were put on a strict budget of 3,000 Czech crowns or about $131.' … [Read more...] about Benson, Levi buy Sabres teammates souvenirs in Prague