'"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
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Lundqvist's 39 saves help Rangers hold off Sabres
'"[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
Sabres score nine in win against Senators
'"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
Senators top Sabres to end four-game losing streak
'"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
Flames rally for OT victory against Sabres
'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
Panarin boosts Blue Jackets past Sabres in OT
'"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
Sabres defeat Canadiens on late Okposo goal
'"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
Sabres rally, finish road trip with win against Ducks
'"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
Skinner scores hat trick, Sabres hand Kings fourth straight loss
'"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
Couture scores hat trick for Sharks in win against Sabres
'"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
Kane set for first game with Sharks against Sabres
'"There was always a lot of potential with our teams in Buffalo and we had a lot of young talent that, for some reason, just couldn't put it all together," Kane said. "We didn't get off to good starts and we kind of took the wind out of our own sails early in the year and it made for some long seasons."' … [Read more...] about Kane set for first game with Sharks against Sabres
Marchessault, Fleury help Golden Knights defeat Sabres
'"I thought they had some good chances in the first and kind of took it to us. I thought the special teams game killed us tonight. It's disappointing here after a big win in Arizona to come in and kind of lay an egg." -- Sabres goaltender Carter Hutton.' … [Read more...] about Marchessault, Fleury help Golden Knights defeat Sabres
Dahlin scores first NHL goal, Sabres blank Coyotes
'"It's always fun to make saves, especially if you can make enough saves for the team to win," Ullmark said. "They had some pushes, but we played real solid defensively. We were keeping the guys outside."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin scores first NHL goal, Sabres blank Coyotes
MacKinnon scores twice in Avalanche win against Sabres
'"We weren't crisp, and I thought all year we've been really dialed in and really ready to go, everybody's been focused," Sabres forward Kyle Okposo said. "Tonight, it was just a little bit feeling a little bit good about ourselves I think."' … [Read more...] about MacKinnon scores twice in Avalanche win against Sabres
Eichel lifts Sabres past Golden Knights
'"It's a credit to our guys," Housley said. "Obviously, there's a lot of things that we still need to clean up. But it's a credit to them. They've put the work in and now they're getting results, which is great for their confidence."' … [Read more...] about Eichel lifts Sabres past Golden Knights