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'Unsung hero: Linus Ullmark, G -- Among the 45 goalies who have played at least 30 games this season, Ullmark is tied for 16th in save percentage (.915) and has one of the best rates at even strength (.926; T-6th). The potential 2020 restricted free agent has kept the Sabres competitive when healthy and reminded fantasy owners of his hidden value in his return from injury … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres season snapshot fantasy honors

'"You want to be with the team, you want to be in the mix, you want to be there and do what you do best," Ullmark said. "Obviously you can't buy the feeling of winning, so it was great to get the first win here."' … [Read more...] about Capitals regain Metropolitan Division lead with shootout loss to Sabres

'"I think we played overall a really solid game," forward Victor Olofsson said. "We kept their shots down too. Obviously, it's frustrating. I think it comes down to special teams. Our power play (0-for-4) has just got to be better."' … [Read more...] about Flyers defeat Sabres for ninth straight win, remain tied for first

'"We definitely created enough chances to score goals, and I think for a lot of that game we were the better team," Johansson said. "Second period, we played really well and we pressured them and pushed them back, but we come out empty-handed out of that period and it's frustrating when it's like that. But you know, winning hockey games, you've got to score more goals than the … [Read more...] about Hornqvist scores twice, Penguins defeat Sabres

'"No points in four games, we're looking at that in the eyes," Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger said of the four-game road trip. "We're not happy with that. We're going home grumpy and upset. But we also played some really good periods, we are a group in growth with an amazing fight-back. These guys just don't quit, which I'm pleased about."' … [Read more...] about Connor scores in fourth straight game in Jets victory against Sabres

'Sabres forward Victor Olofsson left with lower-body injury 3:30 into the second period.' … [Read more...] about Keller has two goals, assist for Coyotes in win against Sabres

'"We played them eye to eye for 40 minutes, but that's not enough," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "You've got to play them 60 minutes. We didn't do it and we need to learn to do that. We learn from pain and this is a lot of pain right now."' … [Read more...] about Lehner helps Golden Knights top Sabres, push winning streak to eight

'"It was a really good hockey game," Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger said. "If this was the fifth game of the season, you'd be quite happy right now; it's just that all that matters to us right now are results. Take the score out of it, it was a (heck) of a hockey game. Two good goalies, lots of opportunity there."' … [Read more...] about Avalanche defeat Sabres, gain in Central Division race on Compher’s goal

'The Sabres are eight points behind the New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Blue Jackets for the second wild card into the playoffs from the East.' … [Read more...] about Johansson earns first NHL win to lift Sabres past Jets

'"Just really pleased with the four lines, six [defensemen], goaltending effort," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "All the way through the lineup, everybody contributed today. It's an excellent reaction in a very tough building to react in. We're really pleased with the way the game went."' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s two goals help Sabres top Penguins

'"It's a game of momentum and we had it all in the first 10 minutes … and let it go," Buffalo forward Kyle Okposo said. "So, disappointing."' … [Read more...] about Senators score seven in victory against Sabres

'"The power play had a good night tonight and hadn't scored in the first two chances, and deserved that opportunity (on the first of the three third-period goals) the way they'd been working the puck around the zone and creating offense," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "But probably the best thing that we've been lacking this year is you can see our depth, you can see we've … [Read more...] about Sabres surge past Maple Leafs, win third in row

'"Even when [we were] down two, I thought we had some good chances in the first and I thought we played good at times in the second as well," Eichel said. "That's a really good hockey team, they don't give up a lot, probably don't blow a whole lot of leads either. We did a great job of just sticking with it in the room."' … [Read more...] about Olofsson scores twice in return, helps Sabres get past Blue Jackets in OT

'"I think we did a good job tonight of keeping our mindset short and focusing on the task at hand," said Reinhart, who also had an assist. "I think [Marcus Johansson], [Conor Sheary] and some other guys really stepped up when maybe we weren't at our best at the start. It's always nice to kind of get a go-ahead (goal) and play the way we wanted to going into the third there."' … [Read more...] about Reinhart, Sabres get past Red Wings

'"We didn't have the battle in us that we had early in New York the other day (3-2 win on Friday)," Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger said. "What we were doing in the third to generate that traffic, and the movement in the offensive zone that led to multiple opportunities, is definitely something that we need to take with us. It's our game. It is really who we want to be, and we were … [Read more...] about Ducks score three in first, hold off Sabres