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'"Obviously, reaching 40 goals would really be an incredible achievement," Thompson said. "It's hard not to think about it, but you try just to block it out and focus on the team stuff because that's what really matters. I think when you start focusing on the numbers, that's when you'll probably get snake bitten."' … [Read more...] about Thompson nearing 40 goals with 2 games remaining

'Skinner illustrated why the Sabres prefer to have him on their side during a 5-3 win over the New York Islanders inside KeyBank Center on Saturday. He played the dual role of irritant and offensive star, finishing with one goal, one assist, and 14 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Skinner plays role of irritant, goal scorer in win over Islanders

'Thompson has nine points (5+4) over six games, Olofsson (2+6) has eight points over his last four games, and Dahlin (3+4) and Skinner (2+5) both have seven points over the last four games.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres win 4th in a row with victory over Islanders

'Dahlin is up to 52 points, tied for 14th-most by a defenseman in franchise history. Gary Galley was the last to hit the 50-point mark in 1995-96.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin’s recent production stacks up among NHL’s top defensemen

'"I wouldn't say I was pressing to get my first goal," Power said. "I think that's just how I play."' … [Read more...] about ‘That’s how I play’ | Power scores 1st NHL goal in win over Devils

'Kyle Okposo, Alex Tuch, Rasmus Dahlin and Jeff Skinner also scored. Okposo and Tuch's goals came on the same penalty kill during the first period.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Power scores first NHL goal in road win over Devils

'Granato has placed an emphasis during this latter phase of the season on making those parts interchangeable. The Sabres had gone a long period with two consistent forward lines - one being Skinner, Thompson, and Tuch; the other Rasmus Asplund, Mittelstadt, and Victor Olofsson. Granato swapped Tuch and Olofsson ahead of their back-to-back set against the Flyers last weekend.' … [Read more...] about Sabres utilizing practice time with eye toward future

'"This is a guy that studied the game of hockey at an extremely young age and developed himself like most elite NHL players that come in this league at 18, 19, 20 years old," Granato said. "They have gained immense experience studying the game since they were 13, 14, 15.' … [Read more...] about Power impressing teammates with poise, mobility

'Buffalo selected Bloom, 18, during the third round (95th overall) of the 2021 NHL Draft. He led the Saginaw Spirit with 30 goals and 61 points in 67 games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Bloom to entry-level contract

'"I think we have confidence in our group where if we do give up the first goal it's not a panic or anything," Samuelsson said. "Just settle into our game and trust the process. It's a long game."' … [Read more...] about ‘He’s a beast’ | Samuelsson dominates in Philadelphia debut

'Olofsson hit the 20-goal mark for the second time in his career and set a career-high with 44 points. Thompson continues to set career highs with his 35th and 36th goals. He leads the team with 63 points. ' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Olofsson, Thompson power Sabres to win over Flyers

'Buffalo battled back to outscore Philadelphia 4-1 in the second period and held on in the third - killing off three penalties in the final 12 minutes - to earn the victory.' … [Read more...] about Okposo hits 20 goals as Sabres battle back to beat Flyers at home

;Rasmus Dahlin, Vinnie Hinostroza, and Tage Thompson also scored goals for the Sabres. Craig Anderson made 18 saves.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres ride 2nd-period surge to win over Flyers

'Samuelsson missed Thursday's 6-2 loss against the St. Louis Blues due to the injury. He remained absent for practice on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Samuelsson expected to return during back-to-back set

'Granato came away from the loss disappointed for his players, whom he felt deserved better, but pleased with their reaction - angry with the loss, but not overwhelmed.' … [Read more...] about ‘Support and belief’ | Power tallies 1st NHL point in loss to Blues