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'Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes took the game over in overtime. He used his speed and agility to keep the puck away from the Sabres almost the whole time. There’s a reason why if they did the 2018 NHL Draft over right now, Hughes would easily be the number one overall pick with Brady Tkachuk No. 2 and Rasmus Dahlin third.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres were able to come from behind to earn a point.

'"I don’t believe it’ll affect him [for Friday’s game], but you never know until tomorrow," said Ruff following Thursday's practice.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin leaves Thursday’s practice early

'Minnesota scored first nearly seven minutes into the game, taking advantage of an odd-man rush opportunity.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by Wild in low-scoring affair

'Buffalo wasted a stellar performance from Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who made 28 saves on 29 shots faced. But it was at the other end where Filip Gustavsson stood on his head, turning away all 39 shots he faced to secure his second shutout of the season.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Gustavsson steals two points for Wild

'"It was one of those things that has been frustrating," said Thompson on Tuesday following practice. "It’s nice to see that the boys get six points on the road trip (3-0-0), obviously I’d have liked to have been in the lineup helping them out, but it’s just one of those injuries that was nagging me. I thought I was close, but I still feel it every once in a while. I was just … [Read more...] about Thompson feels extra rest has him ready to play Wednesday

'"You do gain some belief and some resilience through going through those things together, believing that we're going to find a way," said Sabres assistant coach Seth Appert during his appearance on the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on Tuesday. "Whether we're playing great that night or just OK, let's hang in there, let's stay in the fight, and then we're going to find a way. I thought … [Read more...] about Appert: California road trip proved Sabres’ resiliency

'With a chance to sweep the "California Week", the Buffalo Sabres stepped up to the plate and delivered. The blue and gold played comeback for a second-consecutive night, and defeated the San Jose Sharks by a final score of 4-2 inside SAP Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sweep California with win over Sharks

'The Sabres continue to take silly penalties, but they killed off all five San Jose power plays including a 20 second 5-on-3. Buffalo has now killed off 17-of-18 penalties in the last five games and are 31-of-34 in their nine game run which is 91.2% and No.1 in the NHL during that time period.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: James Reimer steals the show as Buffalo takes third place in the Atlantic Division

'Lying face-down on the mat, the blue and gold turned a 2-0 deficit in the waning moments of the second period into a 3-2 victory with moments left in overtime against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center.' … [Read more...] about Kulich plays hero for Sabres in overtime win over Ducks

'I thought Kulich had a terrific game in only his second game at center in the NHL. Lindy Ruff told reporters after the game that Kulich was on the ice in overtime because he deserved to be. In 15:16 of playing time, Kulich had four shots, blocked one shot and went 8-of-11 on faceoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres overtime win keeps their eight-game roll alive

'The Buffalo Sabres kick-started their three-game California road trip n a great way on Wednesday night, as Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen did his best impression of a brick wall in a 1-0 blanking of the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen dethrones Kings with shutout win Wednesday

'The Sabres sat in the penalty box for most of the second period which is why they only had three shots. Between 18:35 of the first period and 16:12 of the second, Buffalo gave Los Angeles four power plays. They gave them another in the third, but only allowed four shots total on the Kings power play.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen was the King shutting out Los Angeles

'The last two games the Sabres were also without center Tage Thompson, Ruff said that he has a good chance to play but is not 100 percent. Jordan Greenway is expected to miss time and is week-to-week, Ruff is expecting someone to step up in is spot on the penalty kill. With the call up of Rosen, Ruff does believe that he can play important minutes on offense and defense.' … [Read more...] about Ruff: ‘Someone has to step up’ with absence of Greenway

'Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said Monday that winger Jordan Greenway had a MRI on Monday and will be out week-to-week with a middle-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Greenway out week-to-week; Luukkonen ready to return

'“Devon is going to go down, we’ve got to get him some games, get him playing, it’ll be the best thing for him.”' … [Read more...] about Levi sent to Rochester to get playing time