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'From there, Florida clamped down on the blue and gold, and even withstood some late penalty calls against. The Sabres boasted 6-on-4 and 6-on-3 man advantages inside the last minute of regulation, but were unable to find the equalizer against Panthers goalie Alex Lyon and company.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suffocated by Panthers in Florida

'If the Sabres could’ve played the whole game like they did the last six minutes, chances are good they probably wouldn’t have lost that game. Buffalo generated chance-after-chance-after-chance, pressuring the Panthers into turnovers and forcing third string goalie Alex Lyon into some huge saves. The Sabres were playing fast and totally on point.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres’ playoff chances take huge hit after losing in Florida

'"It was incredible, his debut, and I don't think anyone was surprised by this," said Sabres head coach Don Granato on Tuesday during his appearance on the "Jeremy White Show" on WGR.' … [Read more...] about Granato impressed with Devon Levi after one start

'“I felt pretty good," said Thompson. "I feel like the last few days I’ve been making good strides, and today was a good test to get back out there and just get more battles, and try to feel it a little bit more. I think went pretty well.”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson’s health improving, as he returns to practice

'While it may be too little, too late for this season, this is an important building block for the young core that Buffalo could have for years to come. They seem more prepared for the important games against tough opponents, take control of the games that are against weaker opponents, and overall seem more collected on the ice.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres Week in Review: Points surge revives Buffalo’s playoff hopes

'The Sabres took the momentum they snagged from the end of the first period, and immediately put it to good use at the start of the second. Goals in succession from Alex Tuch, Jordan Greenway and Jeff Skinner helped turn a tied game into a runaway in less than four-minutes of action.' … [Read more...] about Tuch’s hat-trick helps Sabres double up Flyers

'Tuch was at his very best as Tage Thompson missed his third straight game with injury. Tuch had a hat trick giving him 35 goals on the season. That’s a 43 goal pace over 82 games. Tuch can score goals in many different ways, but his shorthanded goal to put the game away with just 3:27 left was the best. Jack Quinn worked so hard to strip the puck from Joel Farabee while … [Read more...] about Opinion: It took the Sabres captain to help turn the team around in Philadelphia

… [Read more...] about Opinion: Levi sparkles in his NHL debut.

'The Sabres made a strong offensive push to start the game and finally broke through Jaroslav Halak as Dylan Cozens found JJ Peterka at the side of the net to make it 1-0 at the 11:20 mark of the first period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres overtime winners in Levi’s debut

'"It's exciting. I've been dreaming of this moment for my whole life," said Levi following Thursday's practice in Downtown Buffalo. "For it to finally be here, it's a big deal, and I'm really excited."' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi to start first game for Sabres on Friday

'“The biggest thing is, it’s beyond skill,” said Granato on the "Jeremy White Show" on WGR. "It’s skill under pressure."' … [Read more...] about Granato not hesitant on putting in Devon Levi

'Both teams had chances in the extra period, especially with a power play chance for Montreal. Peyton Krebs was called for cross-checking halfway through the period to give the Canadiens a four-on-three opportunity.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in shootout against Montreal

'Early in the third, Noah Dobson headed to the penalty box for hooking but once again the Sabres could not take advantage with the extra man. With 6:29 remaining in regulation the Sabres would finally break through as Kyle Okposo would slam home a deflection in front giving the Sabres the 1-0.' … [Read more...] about Comrie earns shut out in Sabres 2-0 win

'If you want to talk about mentally tough, how about Eric Comrie? He gave up 10 goals to the Dallas Stars and then got injured. In his first game back, he pitched a 26-save shutout for his first as a Sabre and the second of his career.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres played a complete game on Saturday with all phases of the game playing well

'Hughes scored early in the third period to trim the New Jersey deficit to 5-3 just over five minutes into the frame. He would add his second goal minutes later on the power play to bring the visitors within a goal, 5-4.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notch much needed win on home ice