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'The Sabres kept their foot on the pedal with a pair of third-period goals and went on to earn a 4-0 win over the Stars. At 5-0-1, it's the first time the team has earned points in six straight contests to open a campaign since going 6-0-2 at the start of the 2008-09 season.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Stars 0 – Sabres 4

'"He's a really good young player, good puck-moving defenseman," Scandella said. "He's playing with confidence out there, so I feel like it's really working between us."' … [Read more...] about Jokiharju impressing with confidence, poise in defensive zone

'"But overall, [I'm] really pleased with the calmness on the bench as we headed into overtime, the belief that we could still win, the lack of disappointment in that late goal is really what sticks with me at this moment."' … [Read more...] about ‘That’s Sabres Hockey’: Hard-working trio gets rewarded in SO win

'Ullmark improved to 3-2 in his career in the shootout and has made 15 saves on 18 shots. According to @SabresPR, he owns the sixth-best career shootout save percentage (15-for-18, .833) of any NHL goaltender with at least 15 shots faced in shootouts.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Panthers 2 – Sabres 3 (SO)

'"It's just everything kind of running through him from the one side to the other and to the net," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "That's what the playmaker at the top needs to be able to do. We haven't used his shot maybe as much as we could in future games, but overall just his ability to see where the options are.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin’s play at the point has contributed to power-play success

'"The plan we had didn't quite work out," Johansson admitted afterward. "I mean, we didn't execute it right. But we stuck with it and I think we got a little bit of a lucky bounce. That's what happens when you shoot the puck. I ended up getting the winner."' … [Read more...] about Eichel tallies 4 points, Johansson scores OT winner vs. Habs

'Jack Eichel had a four-point night, including a pair of electrifying goals while Victor Olofsson and Jeff Skinner also beat Habs goaltender Keith Kinkaid. Sabres goaltender Carter Hutton made 23 saves to improve to 3-0-0 on the season.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Canadiens 4 – Sabres 5 (OT)

'"He's stayed active, he's been working hard, and his opportunity now comes tomorrow," Krueger said. "He's excited to get back in the lineup. He's been nothing but supportive to his teammates and to the process."' … [Read more...] about Rodrigues expected to join lineup against Montreal

'I think it takes time to get confidence and swagger and stuff like that, but I don't think by any means you ever want to go into any game feeling nervous or sitting back. That's never a recipe for success. I think our team has done a good job of that early. We have no reason to be sitting back or anything like that. We can take on any team here, so we've just got to play our … [Read more...] about Q&A: Miller on the Sabres’ start, watching Roger Federer, and more

'"We let them do their thing and got away from our game a little bit," Johansson said. "It cost us, but I think we showed a lot of character to come back into this game. Even if it didn't end the way we wanted it to, we got one point out of it and I think that was big."' … [Read more...] about Sabres battle through adversity to earn road point in Columbus

'But Blue Jackets captain Nick Foligno forced a turnover in overtime and fed forward Alexandre Texier for the game-winning goal with 2:52 left in the extra period to give Columbus the 4-3 victory at Nationwide Arena.' … [Read more...] about At The Horn: Sabres 3 – Blue Jackets 4 (OT)

'Krueger leaned heavily on Larsson and Girgensons when the Sabres were looking to close their victory over the Penguins last Thursday. The two forwards played 11 and 10 shifts in the third period, respectively, and played key roles on three penalty kills.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have received contributions from throughout lineup in opening wins

'"We take a lot of pride in our alumni here," alternate captain Jake McCabe said. "I knew Jack was going to have a good night, that's for sure. He takes a ton of pride wearing that 'C.'"' … [Read more...] about ‘It gives you goosebumps’: Current players, alums react to memorable win

'The Sabres power play was hot all night, finishing 3-for-4. Olofsson opened the scoring 2:56 into the game and Eichel made it 2-0 late in the first, also with the man advantage.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Devils 2 – Sabres 7

'"It's a really, really special moment just to put that into perspective and think about the franchise and obviously what an honor it is to be the captain of this franchise," he said.' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a complete honor’: Eichel looks ahead to Captains’ Night