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'“We kind of let loose a little bit,” Olofsson said. “I felt like we really didn’t come out strong in the first. After we got scored on a couple times, we kind of let loose and was playing more freely and I feel that’s how we got to play right from the get-go.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to overcome early deficit in loss to Predators

'“We know the answers are in this room,” Cozens said. “We dominated many games last year and we haven’t quite found that yet. We don’t have that offensive swagger we had last year where we’re just going to go out and score goals – we’re not going to wait for them to make a mistake, we’re going to make our own scoring chance, we’re going to make something out of nothing. That’s … [Read more...] about Sabres’ road trip ends with loss in Carolina

'“I mean, personally, I think there’s definitely a few I should have put away,” Mittelstadt said. “It definitely stings. … A few (chances) go their away, a few don’t go ours, and that’s the game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Blues despite season-high shot total

'“One thing that we have talked about organizationally - and we shared this with Devon - is as a goaltender in the National Hockey League, you’re no longer having the ability to think about development," Adams said. "... It’s winning, and it’s winning that game any way you’re going to win."' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Adams provides team updates at quarter mark of season

'Levi, 21, is the only goaltender drafted in 2020 or later to appear in an NHL game this season. He is 3-4-1 with an .876 save percentage in nine appearances.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan Levi to Amerks

'“I think just his mentality to get better every day, work hard in the gym, work hard on the ice, go there early,” Peterka said when asked what's led to Luukkonen's growth. “I think just his work ethic overall.”' … [Read more...] about ‘He’s in the zone’ | Luukkonen’s strong outing leads Sabres to win over Rangers

'“It’s been frustrating a little bit to kind of be ping-ponging around and up and down and maybe we win the game, maybe we don’t,” Okposo said. “That’s been the disappointing part of the season for me, is it just seems like we’ve had a bit of a lapse in kind of forgetting that we’re a good team. We can come out and we can control a game, we can control pace of play. A game like … [Read more...] about Sabres fall behind early in loss to Devils

'Rosen, 20, and Kulich, 19, have been among the AHL’s most productive players through 16 games this season. Rosen ranks fifth in the league with 19 points, including the winning goal in Rochester’s overtime victory on Friday. Kulich has 17 points and is tied for fourth in the league with 11 goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Kulich, Rosen from Amerks

'"I thought we played probably our best period of the year,” Okposo said. “We just attacked. We just have been a little bit too much on our heels and just thinking a little bit too much for the past few weeks, and I just think we came out and attacked. It was a ton of fun to watch. We just pressure, pressure, pressure. Every guy wanted the puck, wanted to be a guy to make a … [Read more...] about Sabres score 3 unanswered goals to complete comeback win over Penguins

'The Sabres never trailed in regulation. They held a 3-2 lead in the third period until Tom Wilson buried a one-timer with 1:15 remaining in the third period, seconds after Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper was pulled for an extra attacker.' … [Read more...] about Benson scores 1st NHL goal in OT loss to Capitals

'“Full confidence, truthfully, I would say,” Greenway said Tuesday. “I don’t know what our percentage is or where we’re at in the league, but I do know we’ve done a lot of things to get some momentum swings in our favor because we don’t give up a goal or we don’t give them anything. So, that’s been great for us. So yeah, we should have full confidence in it. There’s no reason … [Read more...] about Greenway ranks among NHL’s best in shorthanded situations

'“Jake is a very intelligent player. He thinks quickly on the ice and is dangerous with and without the puck in the offensive zone. Hungry to produce offense, he is the type of player that will sacrifice his body and go to hard areas of the ice to score goals. Jake has quick hands and very good stick skills. These allow him to extend plays and navigate defenders to create … [Read more...] about Prospects Pipeline | Richard transitioning well to college hockey at UConn

'“I have all the time in the world for Ras,” Johnson said. “I love him. He’s a great kid, unreal player. Wants to win, does all the right things. Future captain of the team for sure. To see him take charge like he has – he’s been good all year and now the last couple games I think you’ve seen him be great.' … [Read more...] about ‘Special player’ | Dahlin leads Sabres to win in Chicago with 3-point outing

'The Sabres came to practice looking to build on the performance they put forth during the third period of a 3-2 loss in Winnipeg on Friday. They outshot the Jets 28-18 in total and had a 17-4 edge in high-danger chances at 5-on-5 but trailed 3-1 entering the second intermission.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to build on intensity from 3rd period in Winnipeg

'The Sabres outshot the Jets 12-6 during the third period and cut their deficit in half on a breakaway goal from JJ Peterka. They pushed until the final minute, when Jets goaltender Conner Hellebuyck put the finishing touches on a 26-save performance amid a desperate net-front scramble.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ comeback effort falls short in loss to Jets