'"We're trying to move into that wild card spot then eventually the top of [the Atlantic] division," Sheary said. "Obviously a big two points for us tonight."' … [Read more...] about Sheary helps Sabres hold off Blue Jackets
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Skinner would 'sign up to watch' Dahlin with Sabres
'"He's pretty good, yea? I'd sign up to watch him too," the Sabres left wing said at NHL All-Star Game Media Day presented by adidas on Thursday when asked if he would like to play with Dahlin for the rest of his career. "Seeing a guy that's 18 years old and a defenseman. Obviously he's got a lot of adjustments coming to a new country and to see how he's sort of made that … [Read more...] about Skinner would ‘sign up to watch’ Dahlin with Sabres
Demko makes 36 saves, Canucks hang on to defeat Sabres
'"I thought we played a really good game tonight and mistakes cost us," Okposo said. "We created plenty to win that game. They capitalized on our mistakes, and [Demko] made a couple great saves."' … [Read more...] about Demko makes 36 saves, Canucks hang on to defeat Sabres
Sabres defeat Flames on Eichel OT goal
'"It doesn't seem like it's been going for me lately in terms of the bounces and maybe getting chances and just not finishing," said Eichel, whose 51 points (16 goals, 35 assists) lead the Sabres. "It's nice to see that one go in. I just thought our team did a great job."' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Flames on Eichel OT goal
Oilers score seven in win against Sabres
'Casey Mittelstadt and Evan Rodrigues scored for Buffalo (23-17-6), which has lost three straight. Carter Hutton gave up five goals on 12 shots before being pulled at 4:49 of the second period. Linus Ullmark allowed made 11 saves in relief.' … [Read more...] about Oilers score seven in win against Sabres
Stamkos, Lightning get past Sabres for 10th win in 11 games
'"We have a 3-2 lead, we're playing well, we're attacking the game," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We make a mistake but it's still 3-3. We have some penalties going on where it's 4-on-4. It's a situation, we're changing, they have two of the best players on the ice in the game. We put our forward in sort of a bad position there on the rush. You can't give those … [Read more...] about Stamkos, Lightning get past Sabres for 10th win in 11 games
Skinner scores, but Sabres lose to Hurricanes
'"There was a little bit of an adrenaline rush in the first period or so, then I sort of settled into the game. [The first-period video tribute] was cool. Obviously a lot of memories come back when you watch it. A couple guys on our bench were giving me a hard time. A lot of good memories. It sort of summarizes my time here, the way I feel. I had a good time as a player here … [Read more...] about Skinner scores, but Sabres lose to Hurricanes
Eichel could return for Sabres against Hurricanes
'"It's huge for our group. It's a tight race right now. You try not to look at the standings every day but it just seems like the teams in the Atlantic [Division] win every night. For us, it's about controlling what we can control, and that's our group and putting a good effort on the ice every night."' … [Read more...] about Eichel could return for Sabres against Hurricanes
Skinner to play against Hurricanes for first time with Sabres
'"We know the importance of this game for him, so we're going to try to do everything possible for him to help him through it. But at the same time, it can be an exciting time. He's done a terrific job, is a good teammate here, contributing offensively, doing everything that we asked of him. We're going to give him the full support he needs going into Carolina."' … [Read more...] about Skinner to play against Hurricanes for first time with Sabres
Two Sabres score first goal in win against Devils
'"It's one of those things. We come back here in the room and we know we played well," Hutton said. "We obviously weren't up on the scoreboard, but we knew if we'd stick to it, things would go our way."' … [Read more...] about Two Sabres score first goal in win against Devils
Bruins defeat Sabres, extend winning streak to four
'"We made some soft plays. Maybe there wasn't some communication; we didn't win enough battles," Ristolainen said. "Of course they played well too, but you know that happens and you just got to hang in there and grind and get some dirty ones."' … [Read more...] about Bruins defeat Sabres, extend winning streak to four
Skinner scores twice, Sabres hold off Panthers without Eichel
'"We knew the result that we got last time we played them, and it wasn't what we wanted," Thompson said. "I think we went into tonight's game with a chip on our shoulder and played that way for a full 60."' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores twice, Sabres hold off Panthers without Eichel
Eichel out at least one more game for Sabres
'"Obviously, Jack's a big part of our team," Sabres coach Phil Housley said before the game Thursday. "It's a day-to-day situation, which is really encouraging. But we want to be cautious with it as well. There's a lot of hockey to be played."' … [Read more...] about Eichel out at least one more game for Sabres
Lehner makes 39 saves, Islanders top Sabres for fourth straight victory
'"That's just where we're at right now," Buffalo coach Phil Housley said. "This is testing us. Mentally, we're going to have fight through this, and when I say that, I really like our game, especially the last two games.' … [Read more...] about Lehner makes 39 saves, Islanders top Sabres for fourth straight victory
Bruins rally past Sabres on Kuraly goal in overtime
'"We got some secondary (scoring) today with [Scandella and Larsson]. We can't rely on the primaries in [Jack Eichel, Skinner and Sam Reinhart]. We have to find a way to chip in."' … [Read more...] about Bruins rally past Sabres on Kuraly goal in overtime