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'The two teams traded goals once in the third -- Bryan Little put home a Trouba rebound just 25 seconds into the final period, but Scott Wilson responded with his first goal of the year. Evan Rodrigues and Jason Pominville assisted on Wilson's tally, just as they did on Scandella's goal earlier in the game.' … [Read more...] about Jets hold off Sabres 4-3

'"I think it comes down to being able to play a full 60 [minutes]. We showed spurts and made a stretch for [the lead], but we have to come out in the first period and show some emotion."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Jets

'Chad Johnson replaced Robin Lehner after the second period. Lehner allowed all six goals through two periods between the pipes for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Wild score early, often to defeat Sabres 6-2

'"We started well. We were in their zone and we got some shots but I made a mistake, and they got an easy goal there... Early on, our mistakes led to easy goals and it was a tough start."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Wild

'The team had Tuesday off and skated about 40 minutes on Wednesday. Housley said, “It’s business as usual. We had a day off to be able to calm down from the Winter Classic and I thought we had terrific energy in practice today and really good execution.”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres are coming back to earth

'"I think it's good for me because everyone is watching me in Buffalo. Managers, coaches, scouts. It's good for me to play in front of Buffalo Sabres fans too," Budik said.' … [Read more...] about Budik hopeful his play will lead to contract with the Sabres

'Rasmus Ristolainen's second goal in as many games evened the score 2-2 in the final period. Mirroring the second period, Ristolainen's goal came in the first minute of play, a wristshot from the blue line that cut through traffic and into the net. Lehner again came up with several big stops throughout the period, at one point stretching his pad to stone David Desharnais on a … [Read more...] about Rangers topple Sabres in Winter Classic 3-2 in OT

'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