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'Buffalo is now 10-3-2 in this building and they can’t let Arizona walk in here on Thursday and take two points from them.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres had to come back from a two-goal deficit to break their losing streak

'"We brought one of the best efforts we've had in recent games in that third period. We knew we're in a slump, but we worked hard in that period."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Kings

'"It's one of those things, you get into a little rut, I didn't mind the way we've played the last four out of the five games. Except for the game in Florida, we're playing some good competition and going into tough buildings. In saying that, we've got to find a way to win some of those games. But, obviously, the game against Philly sticks in my mind, a lot of people's minds. … [Read more...] about Housley – If we play the right way, we’re going to get results

'"We'll have to see how we bounce back here, but I think in this room, we communicated what was wrong there," Hutton said following practice on Monday. "We've taken so much pride in playing well at home here and creating a tougher atmosphere to play in. To play like that on a Saturday in front of a packed house is obviously disappointing, but we have to move on. It is what is … [Read more...] about Hutton returns to practice on Monday

'Buffalo's first power play of the game did not start off on the right foot. Giroux collected his second point of the game with a short handed goal about thirty seconds into the penalty kill. He was able to beat Ullmark with a wrist shot into the top corner of the net for a 3-2 Philly lead.' … [Read more...] about Philadelphia storms back for 6-2 win over Sabres

'The Sabres really got running around in their defensive zone led by Matt Tennyson and it cost them the lead. Despite being severely outplayed in the second, they still got out of the period tied.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres stopped working and lost a two goal lead

'"They did a good job but I didn't think we were working in our own zone... it's pretty simple, it's just hard work."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Flyers

'Carter Hutton was also given a maintenance day from practice on Thursday, but he was not present for Friday's session. Housley said following practice that the 32-year-old netminder is now day-to-day with an upper-body injury, and that the team is taking caution with his injury. He also said that Hutton he will not be ready to play on Saturday against Philadelphia.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up Wedgewood, Tennyson from the Amerks

'Jake McCabe sustained an upper-body injury against Tampa Bay that is now more severe than they first thought, so Buffalo’s most consistent defenseman this season is now week-to-week.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres are fighting through injuries for the first time all season

'On how the Sabres measure up with the Maple Leafs: "They looked like Rocky vs. Apollo Creed. They didn't win, but they came out feeling like the winner. It was a crucial measuring stick."' … [Read more...] about Larkin: Sabres aren’t Stanley Cup contenders yet, but are playoff contenders

'Eichel's second goal of the period gave the blue and gold their first lead of the night. It was another broken play that Buffalo converted in the offensive zone, with the captain weaving through the middle of the ice in the slot to beat Andersen. Reinhart was credited with the assist.' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores twice, but Maple Leafs defeat Sabres 4-3 in OT

'Buffalo got its shot mentality back which Housley has been searching for the past few weeks. Now the team gets Wednesday off and doesn’t have a game until Saturday when the Flyers are back. It’s a chance to rest, heel up some injuries and get back to the hockey like Tuesday that can win them games.' … [Read more...] about Now that was a hockey game!

'On taking the positives: "We're not sitting here thinking it's fine if we don't win because it's a back to back, but everyone goes through it. Sounds like (Toronto) has one pretty bad as well later in the year so. We showed up to play, but it's disappointing right now."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Maple Leafs

'Nashville regained the lead later in the period on Kevin Fiala's 5th, a shot that deflected off Casey Nelson and caught the top corner of the net. After going back on top, the Predators clamped down defensively, holding Buffalo to only 22 shots total and 8 in the 3rd period. With Carter Hutton on the bench, Buffalo had a glorious chance in the game's final minute, but Jeff … [Read more...] about Predators Shut Down Sabres 2-1

'The Sabres spent way too time trying to stickhandle through the Nashville defense. Phil Housley said they had plays designed to beat the Nashville lock, but they didn't execute them.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres’ Hutton learned plenty from Pekka Rinne