'"They won the small-area battles, and we did not," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "We didn't play with any pace whatsoever and that was the difference in the game."' … [Read more...] about Olofsson scores Sabres’ lone goal in loss to Oilers
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At The Final Horn | Sabres fall to Edmonton 6-1 on the road
'Buffalo's power play finished 0-for-1 - giving up a shorthanded goal during that lone opportunity - and the team went 2-for-3 on the penalty kill.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres fall to Edmonton 6-1 on the road
Miller to return on West Coast trip
'Miller had surgery to repair a nagging lower-body injury in late January. He last played on Jan. 15.' … [Read more...] about Miller to return on West Coast trip
Cozens: Sabres showed 'what we're all about' during step into spotlight
'"In a normal game, if nothing had happened before that, I probably wouldn't have taken that hit," Cozens admitted Tuesday. "But just seeing what he did to Ras, that was a really dangerous cross-check and a dirty cross-check by him, so I decided to go out there and finish my check on him."' … [Read more...] about Cozens: Sabres showed ‘what we’re all about’ during step into spotlight
Girgensons expected to return on upcoming road trip
'Girgensons has been out since Jan. 25 with an undisclosed injury. He has practiced with the Sabres since their morning skate on March 4.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons expected to return on upcoming road trip
Heritage Classic offers Canadian Sabres fans unique viewing experience
'"It's really nice being able to experience a home game in our country. It's something I'm very proud of and will never forget," Alex said.' … [Read more...] about Heritage Classic offers Canadian Sabres fans unique viewing experience
'You can see we're brothers' | Sabres rise to occasion in outdoor win
'Cozens was ejected for his altercation with Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting with 1:43 remaining in the Sabres' 5-2 win in the Heritage Classic on Sunday. He spent the remainder of the contest watching on one knee, then jumped to his feet to celebrate after the final horn sounded.' … [Read more...] about ‘You can see we’re brothers’ | Sabres rise to occasion in outdoor win
At The Final Horn | Krebs, Hinostroza lead Sabres to Heritage Classic win
'Peyton Krebs and Vinnie Hinostroza both scored twice for the Sabres in the outdoor showcase and Tage Thompson sealed the victory with an empty-net goal in front of 26,119 fans. Craig Anderson made 34 saves to earn the 301st win of his career.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Krebs, Hinostroza lead Sabres to Heritage Classic win
Heritage Classic brings full-circle moments for players and families
'The conditions on Saturday were severe enough to delay the Sabres' practice time by an hour. They practiced for nearly an hour in the frigid, blustery confines of a Canadian Football League stadium tucked within a southern Ontario neighborhood.' … [Read more...] about Heritage Classic brings full-circle moments for players and families
Sabres look to carry momentum into Heritage Classic
'"We're not sneaking up on them," Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to carry momentum into Heritage Classic
'It was electric' | Anderson, Tuch help fuel memorable win over Vegas
'A tribute recognizing goaltender Craig Anderson for his 300th NHL victory was the icing on an evening that offered a glimpse of the atmosphere the Sabres are trying to earn on a nightly basis. Jack Eichel's return helped draw a season-high attendance of 12,437, many of whom booed the former Sabres captain at every touch of the puck.' … [Read more...] about ‘It was electric’ | Anderson, Tuch help fuel memorable win over Vegas
At The Final Horn | Anderson wins 300th career game in victory over Vegas
'Peyton Krebs and Alex Tuch both scored against their former team. Victor Olofsson netted the game-winning goal with 3:44 remaining.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Anderson wins 300th career game in victory over Vegas
Sabres embracing spotlight entering matchups with Knights, Leafs
'"I think the key is it the added pressure," Granato said. "It's important for us, and it's great for us to have the added pressure of that. Because we have to learn to deal with that. You know, we're not going into the playoffs. But we all know in the playoffs it's handling pressure and elevate and compete. And those are two major ingredients to playoff success.' … [Read more...] about Sabres embracing spotlight entering matchups with Knights, Leafs
Sabres look forward following loss to Panthers
'The Panthers ran away with the contest during a four-goal second period in which they outshot the Sabres, 20-7.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look forward following loss to Panthers
At The Final Horn | Sabres fall to Florida on home ice
'Spencer Knight stopped 28 shots and six different Panthers scored: Brandon Montour, Noel Acciari, Anthony Duclair, Carter Verhaeghe, Patric Hornqvist and Aleksander Barkov, who recorded three points.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres fall to Florida on home ice