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'"This league's so tough to win in, I think the margin for error's so small that some nights you're going to have to sort of grind one out maybe you don't deserve to win," said Skinner, who has scored 12 goals in the past 11 games. "But I think for us, [Hutton] played a pretty big game for us and he got us a win. Sometimes you need a goalie to steal you one, and I think he did … [Read more...] about Hutton makes 29 saves for Sabres in win against Lightning

'The early returns are promising. Skinner's goal Saturday was his 11th in 10 games and sparked a comeback. The Sabres won 4-3 in a shootout. He scored his 12th in 11 games Tuesday in a 2-1 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning, who they trail by three points for first in the Atlantic Division. With 13 goals this season, Skinner is second in the NHL behind Boston Bruins forward … [Read more...] about Skinner providing finishing touch for resurgent Sabres

'"I think he gets to the net really well," center Jack Eichel said. "Obviously he has a knack for scoring goals. You see it there at the end of the game where he gets that one, puts it up top pretty quick. That's a great goal by him."' … [Read more...] about Skinner providing finishing touch for resurgent Sabres

'"It's a good feeling to have that belief," Reinhart said. "You're going to run through adversity throughout the year and you sort of need to keep that belief. Things aren't going to go your way, you're going to have bad nights. Tonight I think wasn't our best night, but we found a way to get the job done and get two points."' … [Read more...] about Sabres use third-period rally, defeat Canucks in shootout

'"In [Dahlin's] case, it's a little harder to come into the League as a defenseman, especially when you're so young," Forsberg said. "You have to grow into it. But both have terrific skills, especially the way they move on the ice. Pettersson sees the ice so well. Rasmus, his skating, he flies up and down the ice without seemingly taking any effort to do it."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin of Sabres, Pettersson of Canucks have memorable first NHL meeting

'"I thought that through the lineup it was good that we stuck with it," said Buffalo forward Jack Eichel, who had two assists. "I didn't think it was our best game overall but sometimes you're not going to play a clean game and you've got to find a way to win, and we did that."' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen scores at 1:38, Sabres defeat Canadiens in overtime

'"[Lundqvist] played a really good game, but I think we've got to find a way to get one," Sabres center Jack Eichel said. "We had a couple chances on the power play. I feel like I had a few chances. I hit the post in the first and missed a few of my shots in the second. It's frustrating. I thought we played pretty well, but it's tough when you've got nothing to show for it."' … [Read more...] about Lundqvist’s 39 saves help Rangers hold off Sabres

'"We definitely responded the right way," said Pominville, who extended his point streak to seven games (seven goals, six assists). "We had a great third in Ottawa and wanted to play in the [offensive] zone and be on our toes. I don't know if it was us feeding off the ceremony and the atmosphere in the building (but) there was a buzz, it was definitely an enjoyable game for me … [Read more...] about Sabres score nine in win against Senators

'"I really liked the way we played in the third period, but it's a little too late. We need to start the game on time, the way we played in the third period."' … [Read more...] about Senators top Sabres to end four-game losing streak

'With goalie David Rittich pulled for the extra attacker, Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk tied it 1-1 with 56 seconds left in the third period when he deflected an Elias Lindholm shot that went off Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen's stick first.' … [Read more...] about Flames rally for OT victory against Sabres

'"We'll learn from the mistakes we made but we've got to take credit where credit's due, we did a terrific job battling back on the road and getting a point," Sabres coach Phil Housley said.' … [Read more...] about Panarin boosts Blue Jackets past Sabres in OT

'"It felt like we were in control the whole game. We never broke, we just played the same way all game," Okposo said. "Three one-goal deficits didn't matter. We just stuck to our guns."' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Canadiens on late Okposo goal

'"I just liked the response," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We were down 2-0. It could have went a different direction, but we were playing a really good hockey game at that point. We got that first one to get within one, some power-play goals, special teams were really solid tonight. But I just think this was the best game of the trip."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally, finish road trip with win against Ducks

'"The key was generating some offensive-zone time I think," Skinner said. "Both my goals sort of came off the cycle, and I think [Jason's] goal off the rush, but again, it's being hard at the net."' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores hat trick, Sabres hand Kings fourth straight loss

'"I think we're going to evaluate everything. I think we had key times in the game that our power play could've shined and we didn't execute. I think one of the things we have to get back to is just shooting pucks and keeping it simple." -- Sabres coach Phil Housley' … [Read more...] about Couture scores hat trick for Sharks in win against Sabres