'"You talk about every team being ready. They know about the streak now. They see where we are in the standings and we're going to get everybody's best game," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "Going through this now for the last couple games, against Tampa and coming in here, we didn't execute well."' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores 20th of season, but Sabres fall to Panthers in overtime
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Sabres' win streak comes to an end with hard-fought battle in Tampa
'The 19,092 fans at Amalie Arena were rowdy from start to finish and a mix of "Let's go Buffalo" chants could even be heard as the game progressed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ win streak comes to an end with hard-fought battle in Tampa
Scary good: Sabres match franchise record with 10th straight win
'"I'm really happy for us, but really happy for them," Ristolainen said. "They've been supporting us all these years when I've been here. Six years, tough years. And it feels great to see them happy and the building's been rocking the last few games."' … [Read more...] about Scary good: Sabres match franchise record with 10th straight win
Sabres recall Pilut from Amerks
'Pilut (5'11", 187 lbs., 12/30/1995) joins the Sabres for his second recall of the season but has yet to appear in a game with the team. He is currently tied for third among all AHL skaters with 22 points (3+19) in his first 16 career AHL games and leads the league with a plus-19 rating.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Pilut from Amerks
Eichel on 1st-place Sabres: 'We have a lot to accomplish still'
'"But just from where we've come from and the struggles the last few years and last year, I just think everyone's really stepped up this year. We've committed to putting our best foot forward every day, trying to get better. It's a great feeling. Obviously, we have a lot to accomplish still."' … [Read more...] about Eichel on 1st-place Sabres: ‘We have a lot to accomplish still’
Skinner scores twice to fuel another comeback as Sabres win 8th straight
'"I didn't see it go in, so it was a nice way to find out," Skinner said of his goal in overtime. "[The fans] were into it. It was a fun game to win."' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores twice to fuel another comeback as Sabres win 8th straight
Pilut eager for opportunity with Sabres
'Pilut was recalled as insurance after it was determined that Marco Scandella would be unable to play Wednesday due to a lower-body injury. He joined the team on the ice for warmups, donning the No. 24 he wore throughout training camp.' … [Read more...] about Pilut eager for opportunity with Sabres
Sabres rally around sellout crowd, extend win streak to seven games
'"We definitely fed off that early. We were pumped up to get out there. We just really rallied around their energy. It was blast."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally around sellout crowd, extend win streak to seven games
Sabres recall Pilut from Rochester
'Pilut (5'11", 187 lbs., 12/30/1995) joins the Sabres in the midst of a seven-game point streak with Rochester (1+8) that has propelled him into a tie for the AHL lead with 22 points (3+19) in his first 15 AHL games. He is also tied for second in the league with a plus-16 rating and has gone without a point in just two of his 15 games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Pilut from Rochester
How improved habits have factored into Sabres' winning streak
'So, what's changed? Jack Eichel cited the team's willingness to play for each other following his overtime goal against the Penguins, something Okposo alluded to again on Tuesday. It began with leadership exercises, which brought the team closer together in the summer.' … [Read more...] about How improved habits have factored into Sabres’ winning streak
Eichel's OT goal completes another thrilling comeback in Pittsburgh
'"There's a bit of confidence now because we've done it a few times," the Sabres captain said. "I think it's a trust and a belief in each other. You look at the room, I think the guys are believing the next guy's going to get the job done and set you up for your shifts."' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s OT goal completes another thrilling comeback in Pittsburgh
Dahlin following 5th straight win: 'I love to play on this team'
'"It's so easy to play on this team because we always know, even if we're down two goals, we're going to get back," he said. "I love to have that feeling. I love to play on this team."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin following 5th straight win: ‘I love to play on this team’
Hutton comes up big again in shootout win over Jets
'The Sabres have won four games in a row for the first time since December 2014. They've done it against opponents with a combined record of 44-25-8.' … [Read more...] about Hutton comes up big again in shootout win over Jets
Sheary talks first impressions of Buffalo ahead of return to Pittsburgh
'When you're in Pittsburgh you've got a lot of high-end talent that you don't find every day so it's hard to build it like that. But I think as far as the stuff that people maybe don't see, I think he's doing a good job of incorporating some things that they did that maybe make our team better. Good, character people I think is a thing he looks for. I think he's done a really … [Read more...] about Sheary talks first impressions of Buffalo ahead of return to Pittsburgh
Beaulieu developing chemistry alongside Dahlin
'"I just think that we think the game really well, the same way, so I think that makes things a lot easier to read in the offensive zone for both of us."' … [Read more...] about Beaulieu developing chemistry alongside Dahlin