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'On how his team took away the Rangers' speed asset to then establish their style of play: "I thought we were playing a faster game. We were on our toes in the first period, maybe awestruck over the game and the situation, but we dug in. We started making the right choices. We made simple plays, which got our feet moving. We looked faster, which led to an improved forecheck and … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Rangers (Winter Classic Style)

'The thing I noticed the most standing outside at practice was the wind. It’s supposed to be even windier at game-time and Housley said that will dictate the game plan, “Yes, all those elements will come into play, but we’re going to put a good game plan together just using other coach’s experiences here after being in this game.”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres got to test out the ice at Citi Field

'“It’s going to be a great experience not only for me and the coaching staff but our players, management and their families, we’re going to take it all in.” Housley added, “It’s all that it’s wrapped up to be, you’re on the number one stage, everybody’s going to be watching and we just want to represent our organization and our fans in the best way possible.”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres turn their focus to Citi Field

'Eichel nearly put the Sabres ahead late, but his deflection rang off the crossbar. In overtime, Ryan O'Reilly and Sam Reinhart both came up with excellent scoring chances, but it was Ristolainen powering his way to the net off a faceoff and burying a shot for the 4-3 Sabres win.' … [Read more...] about Eichel Sparks Comeback, Sabres Beat Devils 4-3 in OT

'"I think we did a great job. That's a really good hockey team. They don't make it easy, and they make you earn everything that you get. They have a lot of speed and some real skilled forwards that make a lot of plays. Credit to us for sticking to our gameplan and finding a way to win. It's nice to be on the other end of it."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Devils

'The Sabres head coach was under the weather and stayed in the hotel. Former Blues head coach Davis Payne ran practice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Housley misses practice

'Josh Bailey tied the game at 2-2 with just over a minute to go in regulation, despite Lehner's best efforts. The goaltender sprawled across his crease to try and stop Bailey's chance from the side of the net. The referee closest to the net did not signal a goal, but after another thirty seconds of game play the play was stopped after the war room in Toronto wanted to look at … [Read more...] about Sabres lose 3-2 in OT to Islanders

'On the goal being counted for the Islanders: "I know Toronto already made up their mind it was a goal before they shot the puck. It's just how it works in this league, I've seen a lot of saves like that that's just on the edge, that's kind of to determine and they're so in a hurry to...blow it [dead] in the middle of the play, you know, it's just kind of unheard of. I guess … [Read more...] about From the locker room: Sabres-Islanders

'Sebastian Aho's eighth goal of the season came just thirty-three seconds into the game to give the home team an early one-goal lead. Brett Pesce and Tuevo Teravainen were credited with assists on the goal that made it 1-0 Carolina. The Hurricanes recorded six shots on goal in the period, with Buffalo not allowing any more big scoring chances after the game's first goal. Chad … [Read more...] about Hurricanes double up Sabres 4-2

'On the first shift of the game: "It was pretty disappointing, it wasn't good enough. [We] talked before the game, you know, how they were going to come out strong and coming off the back-to-back so, everyone had to be ready off the start. Pretty poor performance by a lot of us, and [it] sucks, we really wanted to play good in front of Johnny [Chad Johnson], he's been solid for … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Hurricanes

'Buffalo had a pair of big boy penalty kills, and now they have a man advantage of their own with Scott Laughton taking a high sticking minor. It would be big here to score on the PP and take a two-goal lead with just over half a period to go.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold on for 4-2 win over Philadelphia

'On the late scoring outburst: "I thought we did a good job in the third of sticking with it. There's been times this year where we've had good periods and nothing to show for it after two, or we're tied or we're down a goal. Whether we take a few risks or push a little too hard, we end up giving up goals. Then we find ourselves chasing. I thought tonight we did a good job … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Flyers, Round II

'All four teams were owned by the league for their first two years of existence. The Pegulas are the second ownership group to acquire a team in the NWHL with the New Jersey Devils purchasing part of the Riveters in October of 2017.' … [Read more...] about NWHL’s Buffalo Beauts acquired by the Pegulas

'The 22-year old has recently hit a rut in his play with no goals in his last 12 games, and just one assist in that same time frame. Through 34 games this season, Reinhart has only produced five goals and eleven points, while shuffling around from line to line, looking to find a groove.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart back skating with Eichel and Kane

'This has been Boston's period from start to finish so far. I feel like the Sabres just need a big hit, maybe from Jake McCabe, or a big turnover that results in a great scoring chance to get them going.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by Boston 3-0