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'Victor Olofsson had a goal and an assist, Sam Reinhart, Jeff Skinner and Marcus Johansson scored, and Jack Eichel had two assists for Buffalo (5-0-1), which has won its first four home games for the first time since 2006-07. The Sabres have a season-opening six-game point streak for the first time since going 6-0-2 in 2008-09.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out Stars, hand them sixth loss in seven games

'"We never hesitated," Ullmark said. "We stayed calm on the bench. No one got upset, or anything like that. We just thought about what happened, let it go, go in there and try to get those two points."' … [Read more...] about Ullmark makes 41 saves for Sabres in shootout win against Panthers

'"The more we put pucks behind them, I think it feeds our game and that's when we start getting going," Eichel said. "We were able to find a way to get two points. That's what's important in this League, so it's a good win. They're a really good hockey team. You can tell by the way they play. They're fast, they move the puck well, they forecheck hard, and they're tough to play … [Read more...] about Eichel has four points for Sabres in OT win against Canadiens

'Marcus Johansson and Jeff Skinner scored, and Ullmark made 40 saves in his first start of the season for Buffalo (2-0-1), which was trying to start 3-0-0 for the first time since 2008-09.' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets defeat Sabres in OT for first victory of season

'"We know that those are huge opportunities in the League the way it is today and how tight these games are," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "Our penalty kill, again, has been outstanding. But more than anything, the way we're moving the puck, the way we're staying in motion. We're not stuck anywhere in one spot, and the way everyone's filling the lanes, we're lethal there … [Read more...] about Sabres score seven, defeat Devils in home opener

'"It's great," Perreault told MSG before the game. "It's always great to see the boys and guys you played with for so many years in the early years of the franchise, and it's always nice to see them."' … [Read more...] about Sabres welcome back 15 former captains to celebrate opening night

'It was Buffalo's first regulation win against Pittsburgh in 19 games dating to April 23, 2013 (the Penguins were 15-0-3).' … [Read more...] about Sheary scores twice, Sabres defeat Penguins in season opener

'The Sabres won 12 road games last season, third-fewest in the NHL and the fewest for Buffalo since winning nine in 2014-15. Eight of their first 14 games this season are on the road, and on Nov. 8 and 9 they'll play two games against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Stockholm, Sweden as part of the 2019 NHL Global Series.' … [Read more...] about Sabres season preview: New coach Krueger looks to end playoff drought

'"Losing is frustrating for sure, but the way I think, when you go through tough times and losing, I feel like it makes me and makes us stronger," he said. "It makes us respect to win more. We've got to earn it."' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen ready to go for Sabres following offseason trade rumors

'"Sometimes the young players, they hear you, but they don't listen to you. These guys heard us and listened to us. They put in a lot of work and that's showing not only in their test scores, but also in their on-ice and off-ice performance," assistant general manager Randy Sexton said.' … [Read more...] about Olofsson, Jokiharju among prospects seeking spots in Sabres lineup

'"It's not easy, for sure," Eichel said. "We had an expectation for ourselves, and I think you start talking about winning 10 games, you're first in the League, everything like that happens, it's tough, right? Because then I think everyone else's expectations grow so exponentially."' … [Read more...] about Eichel seeks consistency with Sabres after witnessing Blues win Cup

'"I want to be cleared for that (Prospects Challenge) and I'm optimistic for that. I feel like I have a good chance of being ready for that, but you never know. We'll see by then."' … [Read more...] about Cozens recovering from thumb surgery, still eyes spot with Sabres

'The Sabres have needs at right wing and center, and the 24-year-old defenseman has been mentioned in trade rumors as the player with the most value to fetch that help. Ristolainen this month reportedly did not commit to being with the Sabres when training camp opens.' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen remains in Sabres’ plans with active trade rumors

'"I really respect how hard everybody's been working at getting the players to where they are now," Krueger said. "I'm happy to be stepping into a team that has a foundation, has a basis that I can build on."' … [Read more...] about Inside look at Buffalo Sabres

'"Talking to Ralph, he's got some really good ideas on how to play, and it's a really young and exciting team," said new forward Marcus Johansson, who signed a two-year contract July 6.' … [Read more...] about Three questions facing Buffalo Sabres