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'In the video, the NHL thought the hit was avoidable because Hischier had already dumped the puck into the Sabres zone. They also felt the head was the main point of contact.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Connor Clifton suspended two games for a hit to the head

'Unfortunately, that was the last gasp the blue and gold had left on this night. Haula netted his second goal of the night for New Jersey with 5:43 to play, and it held up as the game-winning shot in Newark.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose back-and-forth affair in New Jersey

'Before Comrie left, Mattias Samuelsson turned the puck over allowing Jesper Bratt in alone and he scored. Buffalo got one breakaway goal from JJ Peterka. Both Comrie and Luukkonen made some great saves, but they just have to get the big save at the big time, and they need to bail teammates out with those saves.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres couldn’t sustain their A-Game for a full 60 minutes

'“It shows our commitment to good offense and a simple game that we’re getting to the net, we’re going into battles, we’re screening the goalies and sacrificing.”' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch was determined to start playing way he knew he could

'A four-goal, third period lead nearly evaporated for the Buffalo Sabres, but the team was able to escape Ottawa with a 6-4 victory over the Senators inside Canadian Tire Centre.' … [Read more...] about Sabres survive big third period from Senators

'Unlike Monday against the Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo had players at the net all night long.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres get back to their game and score six in Ottawa.

'"We continue to push and press for more traffic at the net, more direct players going to the net, greater shot mentality. Those are things that are tangible, physical things you can pluck out on video that are real strong indicators of aggressive play, assertive play," said Granato during his weekly Tuesday appearance on the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "You tend to push that … [Read more...] about Granato knows Sabres can score, just haven’t found that part of their game yet

'Once again, the Buffalo Sabres fell behind early and were not able to overcome their deficit, losing 3-1 to the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres finish homestand with loss to Montreal

'The Sabres weren’t as good defensively on Monday as they were on Saturday, but they were OK and when they did break down, Eric Comrie made some good saves. They also covered up for each other to take two huge scoring chances away from the Canadiens on breakaways. They can thank Mattias Samuelsson and Zemgus Girgensons for that.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres allow Jake Allen to steal the show

'It took until nearly three minutes remaining in the second periofd for either side to score, but Buffalo was able to break through first. Jeff Skinner scored his second goal in the last three games to give the Sabres a 1-0 lead. Casey Mittlestadt made the pass that helped create the score, he received the lone assist.' … [Read more...] about Sabres overpower Islanders for home win

'The proof is on the ice. They’ve won two of five games and in both wins, they were excellent on defense. They gave up very few chances and converted good defense into speed and offensive chances.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres played the game that they are capable of and beat the Islanders on Saturday

'"I’m comfortable playing center and wing, so I’m not too worried about it," said Cozens following Friday's practice. "I’m excited to go back there and to play with Tage and 'Greenie', but when we get back into the defensive zone, it’s whoever is back plays center anyways. It’s not going to be too much different."' … [Read more...] about Granato makes some line changes, putting Cozens on wing

'Calgary was able to score just over a minute into the game and never trailed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres held in check by Calgary

'“We’re tied 2-2 with a minute left in the second and we give up a breakaway and an odd man rush. Then we give up a 4-on-2 two minutes into the third, so we won’t win in the long run because that takes a five man commitment on the ice to do it right and I think sometimes, that comes with going through those lumps because sometimes to have success, you’ve got to learn those … [Read more...] about Johnson knows exactly what it’s going to take for this team to win games

'One of the other exciting young talents on the team is goaltender Devon Levi, who has started the Sabres first three games of the season, and Adams had this to say on the future and present for Levi. “I’m excited about Devon(Levi), where he’s at right now and obviously where we think he can continue to grow and get to.”' … [Read more...] about Adams excited at what the team has seen from Devon Levi