'"I think everyone overthinks it but me, so I just keep playing," Hutton said. "I put the work in and I've been playing for a while and I have a lot of experiences to draw on, so I just keep with it."' … [Read more...] about Gallagher scores winner in return to lineup, Canadiens defeat Sabres
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Senators score three power-play goals in win against Sabres
'"It's always painful to watch that kind of situation," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said of Ullmark, who will be evaluated Wednesday. "We'll see and we'll work through it with him now."' … [Read more...] about Senators score three power-play goals in win against Sabres
Sabres looking to improve scoring depth before Trade Deadline, GM says
'"We've been very honest from that standpoint," Botterill said. "I think if we can add more to our sort of offensive mix, we're certainly looking for it. I think also when you can add to just our team speed up front, it's another thing you look at."' … [Read more...] about Sabres looking to improve scoring depth before Trade Deadline, GM says
Skinner could return to Sabres lineup against Senators
'"Jeff looks really, really good today. He felt good," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "Obviously, his first time back in the bigger group after multiple weeks. We have to be patient with the process, but the first reports are that he feels strong and ready to go, so let's hope it continues down this path for the game on Tuesday."' … [Read more...] about Skinner could return to Sabres lineup against Senators
Smith, Predators deny Sabres fourth victory in row
'"It was a very good hockey game," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "They definitely came out with their A-game. We expected that. They came out extremely strong on the forecheck, and we weathered that storm early and actually liked the way the game was being managed until the final 10 minutes. We had a couple of really long [defensive] zone shifts where we needed to clear them … [Read more...] about Smith, Predators deny Sabres fourth victory in row
Ullmark makes 28 saves, Sabres get past Stars
'"Yeah, I think it was pretty outstanding from us in the third period," Sabres forward Michael Frolik said. "We were pretty good in the neutral zone and created some turnovers there. It was a great effort tonight. It was a big two points for us."' … [Read more...] about Ullmark makes 28 saves, Sabres get past Stars
Eichel's goal in third lifts Sabres past Golden Knights
'"I knew I had [Zemgus Girgensons] coming with me there. [Sam Reinhart] makes a nice play on the wall," said Eichel, who has 10 points (four goals, six assists) in an eight-game point streak. "I think [Theodore] tried to step. I just tried to get it around him. I kind of saw Fleury cheating a little bit on the pass so I just tried to tuck in the short side."' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s goal in third lifts Sabres past Golden Knights
Sabres use quick start to top Red Wings
'"The way we played last night got us going," said Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger, whose team allowed four third-period goals in a 6-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. "It was very disappointing and we had a pretty serious morning. I think everyone understood the messages going around."' … [Read more...] about Sabres use quick start to top Red Wings
Canucks use big third period to defeat Sabres
'"I felt fine. It's just frustrating, you know what I mean?" said Hutton, who is 0-7-4 after starting the season 6-0-0. "[They're] a pretty good hockey team up front. I think sometimes it's like when they get to buzz like that in the offensive zone and move pucks around, stuff like that, it's hard to compete. We battled, but obviously it's just not good enough."' … [Read more...] about Canucks use big third period to defeat Sabres
Steen, Thomas, Bozak lift Blues to victory against Sabres
'"Obviously when you don't play for five (days), you're not going to be as crisp as you are usually when you're playing a lot. We were rested. We should have had a lot of energy. I just didn't think our game ever got going."' … [Read more...] about Steen, Thomas, Bozak lift Blues to victory against Sabres
Ullmark makes 32 saves, Sabres hold off Panthers
'"Definitely makes it a lot easier for everybody to play our game every night," Ullmark said of the Sabres managing injuries. "Depending on what's going out there, it doesn't really matter because if we stick with it and believe in our system like we've done in the last couple of games, we get good results."' … [Read more...] about Ullmark makes 32 saves, Sabres hold off Panthers
Eichel scores on OT penalty shot to lift Sabres past Oilers
'"I think we just stuck with the game plan," said Buffalo forward Curtis Lazar, who scored in the first period. "You never want to get down two goals at home but we rallied. As a team we're trying to make a push. It's that time of year, and tonight was a good start."' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores on OT penalty shot to lift Sabres past Oilers
Killorn scores twice, Lightning rally past Sabres for fourth straight win
'"We were playing well, obviously a 4-1 lead, we have momentum and then we [throw] the game away," Eichel said.' … [Read more...] about Killorn scores twice, Lightning rally past Sabres for fourth straight win
Eichel's amazing deke fakes out Lightning defense, TV camera
'Jack Eichel was going one way. And everybody else was going the other way.' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s amazing deke fakes out Lightning defense, TV camera
DeBrusk helps Bruins hold off Sabres, sweep home-and-home
'"Yeah, it's definitely painful at this moment because the effort was there right through and we were building an excellent game," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "It took a different course in the third. I think everybody can make judgment of where that happened, and I was pleased with the reaction of that, guys came back at it and they never gave up on it."' … [Read more...] about DeBrusk helps Bruins hold off Sabres, sweep home-and-home