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'"It wasn't good enoug in the 2nd. In the 1st, I thought we played a pretty decent period, [Lehner] made some big saves for us. In the 2nd period, they got a couple of extended zone shifts, caught us out there tired, we made some mistakes and they capitalized."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Canadiens

'Even though the Sabres have been averaging 2.93 goals per game over their last 27 games and are 7-4-1 in 2017, many fans feel Bylsma has no idea how to construct lines. The lines have actually stayed pretty much the same in January which works out to 3.33 goals per game. Bylsma said, “We have had the three lines really being consistent over the last stretch of games and I … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ennis still working to get to full speed

'The team is still trying to get past a bunch of teams to get into the playoffs. In the east, Buffalo must still get by three of four teams, Toronto, Florida, Boston or Ottawa to get in. In the conference it’s those teams along with Philadelphia and the Islanders. Brian Gionta said, “I haven’t looked at it since Dallas, but if you look at it at four points or five points, it’s … [Read more...] about The Sabres are back from the All-Star break

'Nelson was called up by the Sabres on Saturday after Jake McCabe exited the lineup with a shoulder injury. Nelson played on Saturday against the Montreal Canadiens before being a healthy scratch the past two nights after Dmitry Kulikov returned to the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Nelson assigned to Rochester

'The game nearly went to overtime thanks to a late chance created by Jack Eichel -- replays appeared to show the puck entering the net, however the officials concluded the puck did not completely cross the line following a lengthy review.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Head to the Break With a Loss

'"It's a little frustrating, but the reason is they couldn't determine or couldn't see it. That's probably pretty fair because the goalie was on top, but it's a little frustrating when you're behind the net and you can see it in."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Stars

'The parents are with the players a lot, but the team sets up activities for them along the way. Tyler said, “They can sit in with us and eat breakfast and lunch and hang out, or they can do whatever they want so she’s been hanging out with moms mostly, Mrs. Reinhart, Mrs. Kane, Mrs. O’Reilly, so they’ve been having some good chats and hanging out with us too eating some good … [Read more...] about Sabres’ parents are enjoying the time with their sons

'Eichel's winner came about halfway through overtime, a gorgeous coast-to-coast dash that ended with a filthy wrister in the top corner of the Nashville net for the 5-4 Sabres win.' … [Read more...] about Eichel Sends Sabres to 5-4 OT Win

'"What a game. Gotta give the guys a lot of credit today. We stuck with it and this is a great feeling. It was a long time ago that I got a win when I let in 3 or 4 goals. I kind of like it better."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Predators

'Kulikov almost got a full practice in on Monday until he got hit in the mouth with a stick. Of course he was with the trainers and couldn’t speak with us after practice so you won’t see any quotes from him. Dan Bylsma offered, “He would’ve skated with us earlier if we had been home, so he’s skated extremely hard for two days and had full contact, so we’ll see how he responds … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kulikov is almost ready to play

'The goal marked Bogosian's first of the season, and first since March 29, 2016.' … [Read more...] about Lehner, Sabres Top Habs in OT 3-2

'"Anytime you get into overtime, anything can happen. 3-on-3 hockey is pretty unpredictable with turnovers and guys trying to get on and off the ice, but it was a big save by [Lehner] to keep the game alive. Then we come back the next shift and get that goal, so it was a good team effort."' … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Canadiens

'This game has been turned on its ear since O'Reilly's goal. Buffalo is pressing the play into the Red Wings end. You just get the feeling another goal will come for the blue and goild before the end of regulation.' … [Read more...] about Sabres dump Red Wings 3-2 in overtime

'"At times we were frustrated, I myself was very frustrated, but to stick with it and keep doing things the right way and getting a win, it just shows it's something we have to build on. We're not happy with the standings right now, but all we can do is take it one at a time. That's our mindset going out here. Let's just win the next one and hopefully we'll throw something … [Read more...] about From The Locker Room: Sabres-Red Wings

'While in Buffalo, Vanek wanted to hear exactly what Darcy Regier’s plan was for the Sabres and he really heard nothing so that’s why he didn’t re-sign. Vanek said, “Buffalo is awesome, I always say to other people, like before Kyle signed here I talked to him and said, ‘you’re going to love it, it’s a great place’, you know did I want to leave? No, but at the time, I didn’t … [Read more...] about Red Wings’ Vanek still loves Buffalo