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'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

'On feeling like the team is wasting good goaltending: "It's unfortunate because [Lehner] played an excellent game, he kept us in the game the whole time. For us to pay him back, we have to put some pucks in the net. We had our chances, it's just a matter of finishing."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Bruins

'Josefson has a goal and an assist in nine games played this season, but has been hampered by his lower-body injury for a majority of the season. The 26-year old centerman first suffered the injury back on October 15th in a win over the Anaheim Ducks, but returned to action on November 22nd against the Minnesota Wild. Just three games later, Josefson was back on the injury … [Read more...] about Josefson nearing his return to the lineup

'The 22-year old got into five games since his call-up on December 2nd, but did not register a point in any of those games. Fasching finished his latest stint in Buffalo with a minus-1 rating, two penalty minutes and just one shot on goal.' … [Read more...] about Fasching assigned to the Amerks

'This place is electric now with the fans that braved the elements to be here tonight. Eichel single handedly changed the course of this game in a ten second span. What he did was impressive, it would be a shame to waste it.' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes defeat Sabres 5-4 in overtime

'"There was definitely waves of momentum. I liked our game for the most part, but we had too many mistakes that led to goals. Where our game's at right now, we can't afford those, though we did show good resiliency coming back. Jack [Eichel] obviously leading the charge, taking over the game there. We still didn't get the two points, though, and at the end of the day it's just … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Hurricanes

'“We have to improve in short situations here. Yes, we’ve been impressed with how we’ve performed in the last little bit here, but last night was disappointing, I thought we had an opportunity to continue with the point streak, but now we have to respond from that and have a good performance in front of our fans here."' … [Read more...] about Botterill wants to see more improvement, especially at home

'"Well aware of Evander's status, and his desires. Right now we're not focusing on extensions. We're looking at improving the team. For the most part, an expiring contract like that, you're bringing in a future asset. The team acquiring him is going for a Stanley Cup run."' … [Read more...] about Botterill on Kane: “Right now, we’re not focusing on extensions.”

'Brian Elliott misplayed the puck behind his own net, Zemgus Girgensons was able to stop the puck and it results in a the first goal of the night. Girgensons was able to get the puck to Ryan O'Reilly for an empty net chance. O'Reilly's eighth goal of the season was assisted by Girgensons and made it 1-0, Buffalo. Two and a half minutes later the Flyers would answer back to … [Read more...] about Flyers stop Sabres point streak, defeat Sabres 2-1