WGR

'Buffalo scored three unanswered goals in the third period for the win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres storm back for one-goal win over Pittsburgh

'By most accounts, Jiri Kulich has really improved his overall game, even in the first two months of the season. I think the time is overdue to find out. He has 11 goals in Rochester which is fourth in the AHL and there is a center spot open with the injury to Tage Thompson. His 17 points are 10th overall.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres overcome a two-goal third period deficit to beat Pittsburgh

'The blue and gold nursed their 3-2 edge until the 18:45 mark of the third period when forward Tom Wilson got free in the slot with the Capitals running a 6-on-5 advantage with their net empty. The game-tying goal from the veteran winger forced overtime in Washington.' … [Read more...] about Capitals snatch victory from Sabres’ hands

'“I started skating about a month ago on my own and I just gradually built up and learned how to skate again working on mechanics and I’d say I’m probably at a point now where I don’t have much restrictions in terms of what I can do out there by myself."' … [Read more...] about Quinn is improving as he joined his teammates for the first time during Wednesday’s morning skate

'“I was dealing with a lower-body injury that was not letting me skate at my best, but now I feel 110% and I’m just back to my game, high motor, non-stop, move my feet making plays and try to get the puck back as much as I can."' … [Read more...] about Zach Benson worried about Wednesday’s game against Washington, not his future

'"We need to be challenged, our roster needs to be challenged. Granato said during his weekly appearance on WGR. "We've got to move up, and up, and up and when guys feel proud of what they've done you tend to not realize you're not fighting for more and more, so competition in your lineup is really important."' … [Read more...] about Granato wants to see even more from Dahlin

'The blue and gold took their third lead of the evening just past the midway point of the third period of play, and it came from an unlikely source on a slick shot. Defenseman Erik Johnson snuck down to the left circle and sniped his second goal as a member of the Sabres high past Mrazek.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fend off Blackhawks in Chicago

'Dahlin played 28:59 and had a goal and two assists in the win.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Dahlin leads Sabres to much-needed win in Chicago

'Granato was angry after the Jets game because he knew that the opportunity to get two points was there. The Sabres aren’t playing to their capabilities and he let them know it.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres had more speed and rhythm in practice on Saturday

'20-minutes was enough to sink the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night.' … [Read more...] about Second period a backbreaker for Sabres in Winnipeg

'At the end of the day we need to start bottom lining this and last year at this time, they were 7-10-0 while this year, they’re 7-9-1. Despite allowing very few chances, Don Granato was not happy and he said he told his team so after 40 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Just playing well isn’t good enough as the Sabres fall in Winnipeg

'It was Dylan Cozens who centered Tuch and Jeff Skinner during Thursday's practice. Last season when Thompson was out, it was Casey Mittelstadt stepping into the role. Tuch knows both centers can do the job filling the void left by Thompson.' … [Read more...] about Tuch, Comrie to play in Winnipeg on Friday

'This isn’t unfamiliar with either player as when Thompson missed four games last year, Mittelstadt slid into his line with Jeff Skinner and Alex Tuch.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres will need many to step up with Thompson out

'"When you fall behind, at some point you have to press. Structure is so good in the NHL, when teams get in their structure, it's hard to get through it. A lot of times you gotta dump the puck and pressure and low below a goal line and force them to make mistakes there. But the statistics are incredibly high .700 or .800 winning percentage when you score first, that is, as the … [Read more...] about Granato, little things build to big wins

'The Buffalo Sabres trailed early against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center and were unable to rally in their 5-2 loss.' … [Read more...] about Okposo reaches milestone, Sabres could not find answer against Boston