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'The Sabres responded before the end of the second period. With about five minutes left in the period, Jack Quinn showed off some impressive hand-eye coordination to record his 13th goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ride strong second, third periods to win in Toronto

'So Monday was one of Buffalo’s games in hand on the New York Islanders. By winning, the Sabres still control their own playoff destiny. They’re five points out of the Eastern Conference’s final wild card spot held by the Isles. Buffalo must win both their games in hand plus the head-to-head game on March 25 to pass the Islanders on their own.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: It was like old times during Sabres’ win Monday in Toronto

'Buffalo Sabres head coach Don Granato said his winger had been on the ice for a couple of days, and had done well in each session as they got harder. It’s also sounding promising that Tuch could return Monday in Toronto against the Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch back at practice for Sabres

'Rasmus Dahlin took a hooking penalty early in overtime and the Rangers would head to the 4 on 3 man advantage. Artemi Panarin pounced on a deflected puck to the side of the net and the Rangers would win it 2-1 in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in tight battle with Rangers

'In the final analysis, the hockey gods weren’t smiling on the Sabres in this game. When Kane tied the game in the second period, he tried to backhand a puck to the net, but it hit Owen Power’s skate and went in. Cozens lost the open faceoff in overtime and the Rangers had the puck for the full 2:02. Dahlin took a hooking penalty and Artemi Panarin scored after a puck went off … [Read more...] about Opinion: Shesterkin steals the show and a point from the Sabres

'Thompson had two assists in the 10-4 blowout loss to the Dallas Stars, but he didn’t score in the three most important games of the season. Thompson is one of the most gifted goal scorers in the NHL, which means he’s getting attention from teams that he’s not used to. He knows he has to figure out a way to produce, despite the extra attention, “It’s just something new, you’ve … [Read more...] about Sabres Thompson knows he needs to learn how to fight through

'A pair of goals less than 30 seconds apart paced Dallas to a four-goal lead part way through the third period. Evgenii Dadanov's goal was followed up by Radek Faksa's ninth of the season as well. The two goals extended the Stars lead to 7-3 over Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Stars drub Sabres with 10-goal outing

'Dallas is big and plays a heavy game, which caused the Sabres to turn the puck over all night long.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres coming up small in biggest games of season

'Fasching was alongside the Buffalo net when the puck hit his left shin and went into the goal. Officials on the ice immediately ruled the play no goal, but after an extensive review, the call was overturned and the Islanders were awarded a 3-2 lead.' … [Read more...] about Islanders beat Sabres by shin of their teeth

'At the end of the day, whether the goal counted or not, the Sabres didn’t deserve to win this huge game in the playoff race.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Controversial goal helps Islanders past Sabres

'“You want to make certain that you are not so consumed by the single player that your five-man system is in place to defend against top players,” said Granato during his weekly appearance on the "Jeremy White Show" on WGR.' … [Read more...] about Granato wants Sabres to stick to speed, quickness down upcoming stretch

'Edmonton re-gained the lead minutes later when McDavid was able to get around the Sabres defense and beat goalie Craig Anderson with a wrist shot. His second goal of the game made the score 3-2 in favor of the Oilers.' … [Read more...] about McDavid lifts Edmonton to win over Sabres

'A couple of days before Monday's deadline, Buffalo added defenseman Riley Stillman from the Vancouver Canucks to help bolster the depth of the blue line. Then just about an hour before the 3 p.m. EST deadline, the Sabres added forward Jordan Greenway from the Minnesota Wild. These two players fill a very specific need for the Sabres: Physicality.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres Week in Review: Buffalo relatively quiet at trade deadline

'“He has a significant physical presence in the game," Granato said of Greenway. "You can’t not notice him. He’s a big man with a strong net-front, he’s strong behind the net below the goal line, taking pucks to the net, and has very good speed. He can keep up with the pace that we want.”' … [Read more...] about Granato sees Greenway being even better player with Sabres

'Jack Quinn's 12th goal of the season came with just seconds remaining in the second period. The rookie forward used a wrist shot through traffic to beat Brian Elliott with the shot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres use special teams to defeat Tampa Bay