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'“We’ve been talking about odd-numbered rushes since day one,” said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. “We’ve been talking about how we manage the puck since day one – we didn’t manage the puck well enough. We didn’t manage the game well enough. Sometimes you have to let them make the mistake. … Don’t make your own mistake.”' … [Read more...] about Mistakes cost Sabres in loss to Canadiens

'“We didn’t compete at a high-enough level,” said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. “They knew that they had to turn the corner. They came guns a-blazing, and we didn’t answer."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to overcome early deficit at Carolina

'“It’s great to see where you’re at, kind of, like a (from) player standpoint,” he said. “You can play against those best players and with the best players in the league as well. So, it was a great experience, and like I said, just try to take everything in and learn and become a better player.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Jokiharju revisits game-winning goal, talks 4 Nations effect

'“We played a lot together in the past and had a lot of success in the past,” said Cozens. “We just know where we’re going to be. I know JJ’s going to be sitting there wanting the puck on the back door, so I don’t even have to look. I know he’s there wanting the goal. So it’s great playing with those two guys – I think we see the ice well together.”' … [Read more...] about ‘You just see the maturity’ | After frustrating start, Sabres mount furious comeback

'They skated without forwards Alex Tuch and Jason Zucker, who sat for “maintenance” reasons but haven’t been ruled out for Tuesday’s game versus Anaheim, per Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. “We’ll probably gameday skate them to find out whether they can play or not,” Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Maintenance days for Tuch and Zucker

'The Sabres stormed out of the gate with five first-period goals to chase Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin and went on to post their highest-scoring game of the season in an 8-2 victory in front of a sellout crowd at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about ‘Continue to build’ | Sabres return from break with emphatic 8-goal performance vs. Rangers

'Along with the returning 4 Nations players, the Sabres have no injuries to report coming out of the two-week break. Forwards Beck Malenstyn and Jordan Greenway and defenseman Mattias Samuelsson – all of whom had missed varying amounts of time going into the break – were full participants in practice and are expected to be available on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Dahlin, Jokiharju return as Sabres resume play at full strength

'Luukkonen was a full participant in the hour-long session, his attention turned toward the final 28 games of this season as the Sabres work to fight their way back into playoff contention. The team returns to play Saturday at home against the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Luukkonen returns as Sabres look ahead to stretch run

'“I was sitting there wishing I was there a little bit. It was probably an unreal atmosphere and I think everyone’s excited for the rematch on Thursday.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Thompson talks 4 Nations as Sabres return from break

'It’s kind of what I expected. It’s really fast out there, obviously. I’ve been enjoying every second of [the] time I have here. It’s been really fun. A unique experience for me.' … [Read more...] about ‘A unique experience for me’ | Jokiharju soaks in 4 Nations Face-Off

‘ “I thought we were probably the better team for most of the game to be honest with you,” said Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram, who had a goal and an assist. “But they scored when we gave them chances so that’s the bottom line.”’ … [Read more...] about Sabres’ comeback falls short in Nashville

'“It’s nice to get back on the ice with the team and a full practice, a little bit of contact, game pace,” Thompson said, addressing the media for the first time since the incident. “Felt good. No issues.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Thompson returns, expects to play Saturday

'Sabres defensemen have combined for 23 points (2+21) in this seven-game span and rank sixth in the NHL with 123 points this season. Among the league leaders in even-strength points by defensemen, Power (27) is tied for for sixth, while Dahlin and Bowen Byram (25 each) are tied for ninth.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Wilford breaks down defensemen’s rush play

'In the back half of the period, a pair of Alex Tuch goals – his 17th and 18th of the season – gave Buffalo a 3-1 lead. On the first, Dennis Gilbert’s slap pass from the point found Tuch’s tape in the slot for a perfect redirection. The second, another Tuch tip, got Rasmus Dahlin’s shot in behind Merzlikins.' … [Read more...] about ‘Good, all-around effort’ extends Sabres’ win streak to 4

'In a 3-0-0 week for the Sabres, Thompson recorded eight points (4+4) with a plus-nine rating, both of which led the NHL. Eight points are his – and any Buffalo skater’s – most in a three-game span since December of 2022.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson named NHL’s 2nd Star of the Week