'"I'm more and more happy about the group of guys we've got," Kahun said Tuesday. "It's very fun to come here every day and [I am] also finding my game back. I'm having fun playing hockey and that's the most important thing for me."' … [Read more...] about Kahun ‘having fun’ playing hockey in Buffalo
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Ullmark returns with strong showing in shootout win over Capitals
'"He was real good," Skinner said. "He made some big saves. I thought he had great, great rebound control, which is big, especially against this team. They got some skill guys and they got some guys that can roll around. They can create some sort of havoc in front of your net."' … [Read more...] about Ullmark returns with strong showing in shootout win over Capitals
At the Horn: Capitals 2 - Sabres 3 (SO)
'The game marked the goaltender's first start since sustaining a lower-body injury that caused him to miss 17 games. He served as the backup in Saturday's games.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Capitals 2 – Sabres 3 (SO)
Sabres assign Gilmour to Amerks
'With Lawrence Pilut unavailable to play in last night's road game at Philadelphia due to illness, Gilmour was recalled to serve as the seventh defenseman.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Gilmour to Amerks
Despite numerous chances, Sabres unable to halt Flyers win streak
'"Any time it's going like that, it's not fun. You want to win games," Skinner said. "We're getting opportunities, we're just not finding ways to bury them, and then the other team is. That's been the difference in most of the games lately."' … [Read more...] about Despite numerous chances, Sabres unable to halt Flyers win streak
At the Horn: Sabres 1 - Flyers 3
'The Sabres outshot the Flyers, 39-24, but saw chances stifled by Philadelphia goaltender Carter Hart throughout a 38-save performance. Claude Giroux scored twice for the Flyers, including the winning goal in the third period. Joel Farabee also scored.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 1 – Flyers 3
Sabres switch up forward lines in search of offensive spark
'"It feels like something we wanted to look at in the skate today and we'll make that final call tomorrow but it's just about getting our offense going and digging for combinations that can make that possible," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "We need more than one line to go here with the opposition that are coming at us but that will definitely be a potential option … [Read more...] about Sabres switch up forward lines in search of offensive spark
Sabres assign Johansson to Rochester
'The Sabres have been practicing with three goaltenders since Linus Ullmark rejoined the team on Monday. Coach Ralph Krueger said Thursday that Ullmark, who has not played since Jan. 28 due to a lower-body injury, could be ready to back up Carter Hutton this weekend.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Johansson to Rochester
Missed chances cost Sabres in loss to Penguins
'"I think we've had some good games, some good stretches," McCabe said. "If you want to go through these last five games, I think it starts with the first two games of the road trip, we had tie games going into the third period and we've been playing some good hockey and then we lose those. Those are two emotional losses and [we] just haven't seemed to find our groove again."' … [Read more...] about Missed chances cost Sabres in loss to Penguins
At the Horn: Penguins 4 - Sabres 2
'Buffalo is now 29-30-8 on the season and 19-11-4 at home. They've lost five in a row.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Penguins 4 – Sabres 2
Road trip ends with loss in Winnipeg
'"We're not happy with that," Krueger said. "We're going home grumpy and upset but we also played some really good periods. We are a group in growth. We are a group with some amazing fightback. These guys just don't quit, which I'm pleased about."' … [Read more...] about Road trip ends with loss in Winnipeg
At the Horn: Sabres 1 - Jets 3
'At game's end, they found themselves 12 points behind Toronto for the third seed in the Atlantic Division and 12 points behind Columbus for the second Wild Card spot. Buffalo has 16 games remaining. Toronto is playing in San Jose tonight.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 1 – Jets 3
Olofsson, Ullmark practice in Winnipeg
'"This is the next step for him, is to see NHL shots," Krueger said. "There's only so much our rehab team can do as far as getting a goalie ready so it's important to get him in practices, have him see some shots today, see some shots tomorrow. There's no timeline here. It's the beginning of the next phase."' … [Read more...] about Olofsson, Ullmark practice in Winnipeg
Sabres unable to protect early lead in loss to Coyotes
'"It's disappointing," Johansson said. "I mean, they're a skilled team. They scored one and we kind of stopped playing instead of settling things down. It kind of snowballed and they got three. I mean, you're not going to play a perfect game. It's OK for them to score one. We just got to try to settle down and get back to our game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to protect early lead in loss to Coyotes
At the Horn: Sabres 2 - Coyotes 5
'However, the Coyotes then scored two goals in 53 seconds at the start of the second period to tie it and then added the go-ahead goal for good measure.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 2 – Coyotes 5