'Sabres coach Don Granato said he expects Mittelstadt to return to the lineup within the next couple of games.' … [Read more...] about Injury Report | Mittelstadt skates with Sabres, considered day to day
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7 Sabres games rescheduled for February
'The revised schedule will allow all 32 NHL clubs to complete their respective 82-game slates by the regular season's original closing date of Friday, April 29.' … [Read more...] about 7 Sabres games rescheduled for February
' A surreal occurrence' | Jankowski, Houser fuel win over Senators
'"I looked up over the scrum, saw their guy kind of coming on a rush I guess," Pysyk said. "I jumped out. By the time that happened, Janks grabbed the puck on a breakaway. I thought the whistle would have went, but we'll take it."' … [Read more...] about ‘ A surreal occurrence’ | Jankowski, Houser fuel win over Senators
At The Final Horn | Sabres hang on to beat Ottawa on the road
'Houser made 43 saves to earn his first win of the season at Canadian Tire Centre. Jankowski's goal midway through the third period, which came at a point when no one else on the ice seemed to be paying attention, proved to be the game winner.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres hang on to beat Ottawa on the road
Sabres surrender 3 unanswered goals in overtime loss to Detroit
'"We just didn't manage the situation well," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "It's growing pains, simple as that. At some point, you can the situational awawrenes to have a greater sense of objective here. The last thing you should be doing is complicating things on a power play at that point. It should be simple and direct."' … [Read more...] about Sabres surrender 3 unanswered goals in overtime loss to Detroit
At The Final Horn Recap | Sabres fall in OT after Red Wings' comeback
'Buffalo led 2-0 midway through the third period. Vladislav Namestnikov put Detroit on the board with a shorthanded goal with 9:39 remaining in regulation. Larkin netted the tying goal less than four minutes later.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn Recap | Sabres fall in OT after Red Wings’ comeback
Krebs returns to practice, expected to play Monday
'"I felt great," he said. "I was working out every day at my house. Yeah. I mean, you've just got to kind of look at things you can control and that was not one of them. So, just try to do what I could to stay in shape. Obviously, it was frustrating, but I'm here now so it's good to be back."' … [Read more...] about Krebs returns to practice, expected to play Monday
'It just wasn't good enough' | Sabres outworked in road loss to Red Wings
'"It was lethargic," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "You have to dig and fight harder than that. We're wearing it. That's what I said to the guys after. You've got to look in the mirror and it should be extremely disappointing to everybody in that room. …We expect better and we need better. We will push for better."' … [Read more...] about ‘It just wasn’t good enough’ | Sabres outworked in road loss to Red Wings
At The Final Horn | Sabres' special teams falter in road loss to Detroit
'The Sabres were awarded three power-play chances in the first half of the second period, but were unable to covert on any of them and generated just two shots on net.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres’ special teams falter in road loss to Detroit
Thompson, Krebs clear COVID protocol
'Thompson, who leads the Sabres with 23 points, entered protocol on Jan. 10. He was named as Buffalo's "Last Men In" candidate for the All-Star Game on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Thompson, Krebs clear COVID protocol
Skinner scores twice, Dell makes 29 saves in win over Predators
'In that sense, their game Thursday represented a step toward normalcy. Thompson remained in COVID protocol, but Okposo and Tuch returned. Skinner scored a pair of goals. Hinostroza and Mark Jankowski (who also missed time with COVID) also scored.' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores twice, Dell makes 29 saves in win over Predators
At The Final Horn | Skinner's 2-goal game leads Sabres over Predators
'Matt Duchene scored for Nashville to tie it up 1-1, but Skinner scored two in a row to put Buffalo ahead for good. Juuse Saros made 17 saves for Nashville. The Predators were 8-1-1 in their last 10 games and riding a five-game win streak heading into the contest.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Skinner’s 2-goal game leads Sabres over Predators
'It's a dream' | Dahlin selected to 1st NHL All-Star Game
'"A world of confidence can come from that type of experience and being put in that type of a category," Granato said. "He's deserving. … It's going to happen whether it's sooner or later. He's chipping very well toward that."' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a dream’ | Dahlin selected to 1st NHL All-Star Game
How to vote for Tage Thompson as Last Man In for the NHL All-Star Game
'Fans can send Thompson to the All-Star Game by voting at NHL.com/vote between now and Monday, Jan. 17. Winners will be revealed on Jan. 18.' … [Read more...] about How to vote for Tage Thompson as Last Man In for the NHL All-Star Game
Houser returns as Sabres manage more injuries in net
'The Sabres signed Houser to a one-year contract prior to practice in the wake of injuries to Luukkonen and Malcolm Subban, both of which occurred during Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. If Houser appears in a game, he will once again be Buffalo's sixth goalie in a single season. Buffalo also recalled Aaron Dell from Rochester prior to practice.' … [Read more...] about Houser returns as Sabres manage more injuries in net