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'The Sabres held their first lead of the game thanks to smooth passing in the offensive zone early in the third period. Alex Tuch fed Jeff Skinner, and the playmaker deked at the top of the crease to slide the puck into the net. Skinner's third goal of the season gave Buffalo a 3-2 lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to keep up with Tampa Bay in loss to Lightning

'There were many instances in Saturday night's game where the Sabres were easily being pushed around by players like Pat Maroon and Corey Perry with almost no push back.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres outmatched by Lightning in loss

'The Sabres got on the scoreboard right away, scoring just 28 seconds into the game to take a 1-0 advantage over Carolina. Jacob Bryson scored his first goal of the season, Dylan Cozens helped create a turnover in the offensive zone and fed the defenseman that resulted in the game's first goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open road trip with loss in Carolina

'As the period went on, the Hurricanes seemed to settle down and get their focus. After that, Don Granato’s crew had no answers for Sebastian Aho, Martin Necas and Svechnikov.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres got too far behind Carolina, couldn’t recover

'The power play, on the other hand, was sloppy all night long. The Hurricanes were shorthanded only four times, but it took 19:59 of game action for the Sabres to score. The first three opportunities with the man advantage were very sloppy.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sluggish Sabres lose to Hurricanes

'When parents go on these trips, they get to sit in on team dinners and meetings to see what their sons go through. Peterka thinks it'll be fun spending time with her, “It’s cool to have my mom experience what I have and for her to see how I live.”' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka loving playing in front of his mother for first time

'Thompson and Skinner helped create an odd-man rush for the blue and gold to create an Alex Tuch goal that gave Buffalo a 4-3 lead over the visitors. Tuch tipped home a Thompson pass through traffic for his seventh goal of the year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres use another late-game comeback to defeat Pittsburgh

'The Sabres are not going to be sneaking up on teams anymore. I think after their final 28 games of last season and their first 10 of this season, teams around the league know this is a young and improved team.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres use another third period comeback to go to 7-3-0 this season

'While the team did make an adjustment by the third period, it was a little alarming that it took that long to get it together. It's very exciting to see, though, that the team makes those adjustments in-game, where in years past the offensive play would simply fizzle out.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres rally late again to defeat Penguins

'First off, Rasmus Dahlin has improved his game even more. He worked on his shot and he gets it off quicker, and it’s also harder.' … [Read more...] about Sabres had good October, but not watching standings

'“The guys have been really good back there," Granato said. "The demand is heavy, because there’s a lot of experience that needs to be gained. So we’re going to be challenged."' … [Read more...] about Granato: Guys on top line getting better together

'Thompson picked up right where he left off on Saturday with the game's first goal late in the opening period. Jeff Skinner made a cross-ice pass to Thompson to setup a one-time shot that beat goalie Alex Nedeljkovic.' … [Read more...] about Thompson’s hat-trick, six-point night helps propel Sabres to win over Detroit

'On Monday, at 12:53 of the third period, the Sabres led 5-3 and Thompson had two goals and three assists giving him points on eight consecutive goals. Just 3:05 later, Thompson completed the hat trick and his six points was one short of Gil Perreault’s team record of seven.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres’ Thompson is just getting started

'There are good games, there are great games, and then there is what Thompson did on Monday night.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres destroy Red Wings in dominating team win

'The Sabres struggled to create any offensive chances the first half of the third period. But, Tage Thompson's second goal of the season came midway through the period and brought Buffalo within a goal. Thompson was able to finish off a strong shift along with Jeff Skinner and Kyle Okposo to bring the blue and gold within a goal, 3-2.' … [Read more...] about Sabres use late surge to defeat Chicago in overtime