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'"I just didn't think we were good enough, especially against a team like that," Sabres captain Jack Eichel said. "They're one of the best teams in the League for a reason, and I thought we were just sloppy with the puck. I thought we just gave them a lot of chances that we shouldn't have, and they capitalized."' … [Read more...] about Capitals score four in first period, ease past Sabres

'"We get a lead, but obviously you don't want to give away a 2-0 lead at home," Eichel said. "We've got to find a way to get that next goal."' … [Read more...] about Garland, Coyotes rally to defeat Sabres in shootout

'"I just think the connection between the room and the coaching staff has been a really good one so far," Eichel said. "The guys, we have some confidence in our game right now."' … [Read more...] about Krueger has Sabres playing connected during fast start

'"We weren't good with the puck last night, especially on our line," Reinhart said of his combination with Eichel and Victor Olofsson. "Tonight, as a group, we were much better. We created more shots, both on 5-on-5 and the power play."' … [Read more...] about Ullmark makes 41 saves, Sabres shut out Red Wings

'"The growth process doesn't change depending on the score of a game. We are still making mistakes. We made mistakes in past games and we were able to find ways to win. Today, we just couldn't recover from the hole that we dug ourselves into. This is not a big problem." -- Sabres coach Ralph Krueger' … [Read more...] about Strome scores twice, Rangers top Sabres to end five-game losing streak

'"I thought we did a great job of possessing it, not letting them get it at all," said Eichel, whose six career overtime goals is tied with Derek Roy and Thomas Vanek for most in Sabres history. "They have some world-class players over there, so making them defend is the best way to keep the puck out of their hands and from making plays."' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s second goal lifts Sabres past Sharks in OT

'"We're finding different ways to get things done, but tonight was really impressive how we stayed on our toes and kept playing for the big W," Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons, Sabres deny Sharks fourth straight win

'"We were pretty due," Mittelstadt said of his line with Sheary and Vesey. "The last few games, we had quite a few chances, especially the last couple even though [Sheary] was out. But played with him enough that it's pretty easy to pick up where we left off. I think we've done a lot of good things, and it was good to see a few go in."' … [Read more...] about Hutton makes 47 saves for Sabres against Kings in second straight shutout

'"We're not worried about playing physical. I feel there's a lot of courage on the bench," Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger said. "It all began with our puck management. We put ourselves in bad positions."' … [Read more...] about Henrique scores twice, helps Ducks end Sabres point streak at six

'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