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'Eichel is teaming up with Bauer Hockey to purchase 5,000 PPE medical masks for hospital workers in Western New York. He announced the donation with a post on Twitter where he thanked medical professionals for their fight against COVID-19.' … [Read more...] about Eichel donates 5,000 masks, Skinner contributes $53,000 to COVID-19 fight

'"It's one of those [situations] where sports will be very important out the other end of this, I know that," he said. "We just have to be ready when that call comes, that we do our part to get the world in motion in the right direction again."' … [Read more...] about Krueger says he thinks about Sabres’ playoff chances during season pause

'Breakout player: Victor Olofsson: The forward is tied for fourth among NHL rookies with 42 points (20 goals, 22 assists) in 54 games. His 11 power-play goals are tied for the Sabres lead with Eichel and tied for 11th in the NHL. The 24-year-old is a prime example of a late-round bloomer. Selected in the seventh round (No. 181) by Buffalo in the 2014 NHL Draft, he is paying … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres season snapshot

'Jack Eichel has been the leader and face of the Sabres since being the No. 2 pick of the 2015 NHL Draft. His 36 goals are an NHL career high, and the center's 78 points are 28 more than Buffalo's second-leading scorer, forward Sam Reinhart (50). Eichel, who is Sabres captain, has been frequently mentioned as a Hart Trophy candidate as NHL MVP, and rightly so; he's averaging … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres season snapshot awards

'The greatest goalie in Louisiana high school hockey history needs no introduction, but when asked to do the customary greeting for "Sunday Night Football," Buffalo Bills All-Pro cornerback Tre'Davious White gave a shoutout to his pals at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres season snapshot memorable moments

'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