Olean Times Herald

'Of course, four consecutive home victories isn’t overly impressive. But for the Sabres, who haven’t finished above .500 at home since 2012-13, the streak represents progress.' … [Read more...] about Sabres feeling comfortable at home

'Still, with 49 points through 48 games, the Sabres, who have three contests in hand, trail the third-place Boston Bruins by seven points for the division’s final playoff spot. Meanwhile, with one game in hand, the Sabres trail the Philadelphia Flyers by seven points for the last wild card spot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres emerge from break focused on playoffs

'Nelson, 24, played in one game during his recall, his ninth NHL appearance this season. He made the Sabres out of training camp but played sparingly before being sent down.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Casey Nelson to Amerks

'The Sabres usually balance their pairs with a lefty and righty. But injuries to three lefties – Josh Gorges, Dmitry Kulikov and Jake McCabe – forced them to use the odd defense lineup against the Canadiens.' … [Read more...] about Depleted Sabres defense thrives

'Few players put more pressure on themselves than O’Reilly, who always seems to be lamenting his missed opportunities and demanding more of himself, even in good times.' … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Reilly helps push Sabres past Red Wings in OT

'“He’s been in and out of the lineup,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “You can only put 12 in there and Nick, (he’s) effective at some points in some situations for our team."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nick Deslauriers seeing less action

'But these days, Kane is scorching, having scored 12 times in the last 21 games entering tonight’s tilt against the Detroit Red Wings at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evander Kane one of NHL’s hottest scorers

'“I understand how it looks,” Lehner said inside KeyBank Center. “People that know me, I go up, I’m going to have a drink. It’s a mom with a 5-year-old kid waving in his pajamas. You know what? I’m going to wave back. I don’t care what anyone thinks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner defends wave: ‘I don’t care what anyone thinks’

The Sabres have a lot of demoralizing losses this trying season. Tuesday’s might rank at the top of the list.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Robin Lehner pulled in loss to Maple Leafs

'“We were going through a stretch where we were winning games and people were saying we were going to be another lottery (team),” Matthews said Tuesday. “Now we’re a playoff team. There’s obviously ups and downs.”' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs have improved faster than Sabres

“A win’s nice, but it’s been a roller coaster,” McCabe said. “It’s been up and down and we can’t have that anymore. It’s great to get wins, but we’ve got to start stringing them together.” … [Read more...] about Sabres jump out to early lead, beat Stars

'“To have enough presence of mind to try it in a game when there’s grown men out there trying to crush you, just shows you kind of where the comfort level he’s at,” Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tyler Ennis scores early in return, attempts lacrosse-style goal

'“I’ve just got to be a confident player,” said Ennis, who has one goal this season and has missed 30 games. “I think I’m at my best when I have the puck and I’m making plays and I’m confident in myself. I might have to do certain things, but I can make a mistake or two when I’m doing that but I’m also making more good plays and being creative and being confident."' … [Read more...] about Sabres know they must develop consistency

'Bailey’s assignment means winger Tyler Ennis, out since undergoing groin surgery Nov. 10, could return Monday against Dallas. Ennis began practicing with the Sabres again in late December.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Justin Bailey, Linus Ullmark to Amerks

'Given up for dead two weeks ago, the Sabres, 3-0-1 in the last four games, hit the official halfway point tonight in Tampa Bay playing perhaps their best hockey all season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres surging halfway through season