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'Buffalo spent two periods trying to skate through the Lightning instead of getting pucks deep and they only had 12 shots and one goal after two periods.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres’ inability to score on another below average goalie costs them against Lightning

'Saturday is a huge game for Buffalo as on Friday, it trailed Tampa Bay and the Detroit Red Wings by seven points for seventh and eighth place in the Eastern Conference. Buffalo has won 5-of-7 games and allowed just one goal in their past three, yet they’ve not been able to make up any ground at all in the playoff race.' … [Read more...] about With Cozens and Erik Johnson not practicing, the Sabres will have lineup decisions to make Saturday.

'The Sabres were able to kill off nearly four-straight minutes of a Chicago power play time in the second period to keep the game scoreless. Rasmus Dahlin was whistled for back-to-back penalties in the frame. The defenseman was first called for holding. Then he touched the puck while still in the penalty box at the conclusion of the penalty, sending the Blackhawks right back to … [Read more...] about Luukkonen leads Sabres to shut out win over Chicago

'Only Tom Barrasso, Martin Biron, Don Edwards and Dominik Hasek have longer shutout streaks in franchise history.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres have won 5-of-7 games behind Luukkonen’s back-to-back shutouts

'"I would not have expected it," Adams said with Mike Schopp and Chris "Bulldog" Parker. "As much as I love Benson and was excited when we drafted him, to make our opening night roster… he has consistently played in a highly competitive way that helps you win."' … [Read more...] about Adams likes Benson’s consistent, ‘highly competitive’ play this season

'Travel bans in a number of municipalities in Western New York, including South Buffalo where KeyBank Center resides, made it impossible for fans to get to the game safely.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ matchup with Blackhawks on Wednesday postponed due to inclement winter weather

'"It did impact us the other day, because we did not have a practice day before San Jose," said Sabres head coach Don Granato during his appearance on the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on Wednesday. "The scary thing from the coaching side is when the players have a day off, it usually takes until about the third or fourth drill in practice, which is about 15-to-20 minutes in, before … [Read more...] about Granato knows Sabres can’t lose focus game-to-game

'Finally, the Sabres were able to solve their scoring slump with a couple of goals in the middle stanza.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen earns second shutout as Sabres blank Sharks

'Luukkonen was making his third-straight start and made 28 saves for his second-career shutout. Luukkonen has given up one goal in his last two games, and five goals in his last four starts.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Luukkonen giving Sabres chances to win in recent games

'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 22 saves, but it was not enough as the Vancouver Canucks shut out the Buffalo Sabres 1-0 on Saturday evening at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked by Vancouver

'Buffalo held the NHL’s highest scoring team to one goal and almost no scoring chances. I thought it was their best defensive effort of the season with all 18 skaters buying in.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres played a great game Saturday, but they can’t afford to play well, but get no points

'"He’s picked up for the centermen as wingers have to pick up centermen responsibilities. He might not have played the position, but I’ve watched him pick up those responsibilities without any effort, and there’s no stress to it. Now the question would be on the offensive side, like does it free him? It’ll take time to see that."' … [Read more...] about Jordan Greenway enjoys being shifted to center

'A two-goal night by Tage Thompson helped pace the Buffalo Sabres to a 5-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold off Senators for two-goal victory

'Sabres head coach Don Granato said they did a much better job of taking the middle away, blocking 27 shots. Ryan Johnson had six of them, and I thought played very well.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Thompson’s two goals in 2:04 helped Sabres beat Ottawa

'“I’d like to think so. I feel like when we get out there, we almost get a good chance every shift and we know we’re playing good, but at some point, we’ve gotta bear down and put some in the back of the net and I’ve struggled to do that this year and it’s frustrating for sure. You do your best to try not to get frustrated, and just keep working thinking it’s going to change … [Read more...] about Peterka, Cozens playing well, but it hasn’t translated into goals