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'The win makes the Sabres 5-2-1 in the eight games since their eight-game losing streak. Buffalo is winning lately, because the team is scoring. The Sabres lead the NHL, averaging four goals per-game, yet they’re 24th in the NHL with a points percentage of .481.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Thompson continues to do things we haven’t seen for many years in Buffalo

'"When you have that youth that you know is talented and you give them experiences, they're becoming more experienced players and able to apply it faster," Granato said. "It's awesome to watch, and to have that line shape up the way it is, you can see in practice usually before the guys that can implement something in the game. I'm speaking of young players, you see their … [Read more...] about Granato: Young players getting experience faster

'Luukkonen has only played 18 games in the NHL, yet, some are already calling him a bust and not leaving any room to the belief he still could develop.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen says confidence hasn’t been shaken

'The 21-year old has nine goals and 15 assists for 24 points in 25 games this season. It is the first time in his NHL career Cozens has been recognized for the weekly honor.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens named NHL’s ‘Second Star of the Week’

'The Buffalo Sabres scored three times in the second period, including a power play goal by Jack Quinn, to defeat the San Jose Sharks 6-3 on Sunday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres use big second period to double up San Jose

'The Sabres dominated San Jose in every aspect of play in the second period. JJ Peterka tied the game just 16 seconds into the middle frame. Jeff Skinner and Jack Quinn were soon to follow and gave Buffalo a 4-2 lead going into the final period.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres go on scoring spree in win over Sharks

'Cozens has done a terrific job of putting Quinn and Peterka at ease and in the meantime, showing that he indeed is the No. 2 center on this team.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres’ young line gets better with every game

'Cozens has been thriving after being placed on the No. 1 power play and on a line with rookies JJ Peterka and Jack Quinn. Quinn has three goals and seven assists for 10 points in 11 games, while Peterka has seven points in the 14 games.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens putting together full game at age of 21

'Colorado scored three power play goals to help the team to victory.' … [Read more...] about Special teams doomed Sabres in loss to Colorado

'Despite holding a 4-1 edge with 13:09 to play, it took a shootout for the Buffalo Sabres to defeat the Red Wings on Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.' … [Read more...] about Sabres survive to beat Red Wings in shootout

'Something to watch in Thursday’s game is the Sabres top four defensemen played a lot in Detroit. Owen Power played 26:49, Rasmus Dahlin went 26:24, Henri Jokiharju played 25:51 and Samuelsson was on the ice for 24:29. During and after a penalty kill, Samuelsson and Jokiharju had a shift of 3:01, but found a way to get through it.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres had to scramble to get a win in Detroit

'The main issue the Sabres have suffered from in the last two games is surrendering multi-goal leads in the third period. They lost a three goal lead in the third in this game in just a matter of minutes and looked very uninspired for most of the period.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres escape Detroit with shootout win

'“It’s almost you get to the point where, ‘OK, we’ve done so much, let’s get this game over with.’ You can’t play that way,” Granato said during his weekly appearance on the "Howard and Jeremy Show" on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Granato: ‘We are still a rapidly evolving team’

'In overtime, the Sabres had multiple chances to win the game. But it was Stamkos scoring the game winner completing the comeback win 6-5.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Lightning 6-5 in overtime

'One thing that should start to show up for this young group of defensemen is the recognition of the opponent the more times they see the likes of Tampa Bay and Toronto each season. Learning the opposition’s tendencies on the ice will only help them get better and play with more confidence.' … [Read more...] about Malacaro: Defense may be young, but don’t call them inexperienced