'Florida (34-36-11) moved one point ahead of the Sabres for sixth place in the Atlantic Division. Each team has been eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoff contention.' … [Read more...] about Panthers end six-game losing streak
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Robin Lehner makes 31 saves, Sabres edge Canadiens
'"Obviously, I like the result, but I also liked how we played the game and played for the 60 minutes," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "I thought we played the way we had to play, we outcompeted them. They certainly had a couple opportunities, but I liked the way our guys played for 60 minutes."' … [Read more...] about Robin Lehner makes 31 saves, Sabres edge Canadiens
Kyle Okposo of Sabres hospitalized: report
'"It's a difficult thing for him to be dealing with now in this situation," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma told the Buffalo News at the morning skate Wednesday. "Very, as a coach and a person, concerned for him and his situation. ... He's seeing our doctors and done some tests."' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo of Sabres hospitalized: report
Maple Leafs win, move up to second in Atlantic
'"Guys have got to be accountable to make sure that they're ready to play. We've got to look in the mirror and these next three games make sure that we're coming to compete. Everyone has something to prove the next three games." -- Sabres captain Brian Gionta' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs win, move up to second in Atlantic
Islanders gain in wild-card race
'"We come out and it's 2-2 in the third and yeah, it's a tough game. I think we deserved a better fate. I've got to have the first goal of the game back then they score there 3-2 also a little bit unfortunate. Unfortunate and too bad it doesn't touch one of our [defensemen] there. I tried to find it, but yeah. Last goal is kind of what it is, it happens once in a while, but I … [Read more...] about Islanders gain in wild-card race
Blue Jackets top Sabres, alone in second place
'"We didn't play hard enough in front of him," Sabres center Ryan O'Reilly said. "He's a good goalie. If you give him sight, he's going to make a lot of saves."' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets top Sabres, alone in second place
Panthers fail to gain ground in playoff race
'"It was a special night for Brian and his family and one he richly deserved, but when he scored the goal, I think half our benched jumped up like it was a playoff goal," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "I think everyone was pleased to see him get the reward and in a fitting way. It was kind of a goal scorer's goal around the net."' … [Read more...] about Panthers fail to gain ground in playoff race
Maple Leafs lose, give up ground in Atlantic
'Jack Eichel scored twice for Buffalo (31-32-12), which is 10 points behind the Bruins for the second wild card into the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs lose, give up ground in Atlantic
Rasmus Ristolainen of Sabres suspended three games
'Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and, based on his average annual salary, Ristolainen will forfeit $90,000.00. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen of Sabres suspended three games
Penguins defeat Sabres, clinch playoff berth
'"The beginning of the first, the beginning of the second we let them get some breaks. Their speed out to the neutral zone got some breakaways. … Other than that, I thought our group battled hard and didn't give up a ton." -- Sabres coach Dan Bylsma' … [Read more...] about Penguins defeat Sabres, clinch playoff berth
Sabres ride special teams past Red Wings
'"The guys were great in front of me all night. I think I only faced two or three tough shots on their four power plays," Lehner said. "Even when they had all those shots in the third period, they weren't getting great chances and everything was cleared out in front of me."' … [Read more...] about Sabres ride special teams past Red Wings
Sabres defeat Ducks in 10-round shootout
'"We stole one tonight. It wasn't our greatest game, but it started with [Nilsson]. He played phenomenal and gave us a chance. It's been tough. It hasn't been a good trip, but every team on the West Coast always plays heavy and hard. They don't give you much." -- Sabres forward Ryan O'Reilly' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Ducks in 10-round shootout
Quick, Kings shut out Sabres
'"I think we struggled to get our legs in this game and they played a hard, heavy game and got us back on our heels," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "We had a couple of long shifts in the defensive zone and they were pouring it on."' … [Read more...] about Quick, Kings shut out Sabres
Joe Pavelski propels Sharks past Sabres
'"There are moments I'd like to have back, just like that one," Eichel said. "It's something that is not normal. It stinks. It almost feels like the turning point in the game. They get a goal at the end of the period, and all of a sudden they're leading going into the third. Obviously a tough one. I feel bad about it. I wish I could have got one back for our team."' … [Read more...] about Joe Pavelski propels Sharks past Sabres
Sabres end skid with win against Blue Jackets
'The Sabres (28-29-12), who trailed 3-0, ended a four-game losing streak.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end skid with win against Blue Jackets