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'Buffalo hadn’t comeback from a four goal deficit to win since Jan. 21, 1989 in Boston when Pierre Turgeon scored in overtime for a 6-5 win, so it seemed improbable that it would happen, but out of nowhere the Sabres got their legs, were hard on pucks, hard in battles and got pucks and players to the net.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: It had been over 33 years since the Sabres had overcome a four goal deficit to win.

'The Sabres got on the board before the opening frame came to an end. Rasmus Asplund found himself all alone in front of Rangers goalie Alexandar Georgiev, and the forward cashed in on his first goal in 46 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres felled by Rangers in overtime

'Buffalo was awful to start this game, and were down 2-0 just 4:17 in. Newly acquired winger Frank Vatrano had two goals in just 18 seconds to grab that lead for the Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres come back from early deficit to Rangers, only to lose in overtime

'Neither team could score in the third period. The Sabres were credited with five shots on goal, while Dustin Tokarski stopped all nine Washington shots on goal.' … [Read more...] about Shootout loss ends Sabres win streak

'With the team getting better, attendance is getting slightly better. There were 9,740 at the game Friday and 9,399 there Wednesday against the Penguins. Before that, 12,437 showed up for Jack Eichel’s return and two games before that, 10,775 were there for Kids Day. In the beginning for the season between 7,000 and 8,500 showed up.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres have points in four straight games after losing to Washington in a shootout

'Every single day, Granato gushed about this kid, whether he played well or not. Dahlin heard that, and it gave him the confidence in himself, because his coach believed in him.' … [Read more...] about Granato gave Dahlin confidence to get to next level

'Pittsburgh's second power play goal of the night tied the game at 3-3 with under five minutes remaining in the third period. Kris Letang scored his seventh goal of the year when he came down into the slot and unleashed a wrist shot on net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres use shootout to defeat Pittsburgh

'Thompson netted two more goals in this contest as well as one in the shootout. The two goals bring his year total up to 27 which blows away any previous goal total he had in the league. He’s found a new home as a center on this hockey team and has been exceptional in his new elevated role.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres win third in a row in back and forth game

'With the possible arrival of Owen Power and other college prospects on the horizon, Quinn could be someone fans could see back in the league very soon.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres Week in Review: ‘Sabres After Dark’ edition

'Craig Anderson admitted he wouldn’t have minded a trade to Florida because that’s his home and the Panthers have a good chance at the Stanley Cup. Anderson said, “I’m 50-50 on it, I would’ve been able to go home and potentially do something deep into the playoffs, but also I’m glad to be here as well to be part of this growth that we’re having right now.”' … [Read more...] about Anderson and Pysyk are happy to still be Sabres

'“I take a little bit of a different view, to say where the process is,” Adams said when it came to the timeline and process for the Sabres. “What are we doing on a deeper level, all the way down to Rochester.”' … [Read more...] about Listen: Adams: ‘Culture often precedes results’

'Adams said with Miller only playing two games after recovering from surgery, it just wasn’t enough time to prove to other teams that he’d be healthy enough to help them.' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams, Sabres make no trades at NHL Trade Deadline

'Neither team scored a goal in the third period, and so began overtime for the second time in three nights for the Sabres. Fortunately for the blue and gold, Dahlin's second point of the night dropped the curtain on the contest just 48-seconds into the extra frame.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin, Sabres take down Canucks in overtime

'There are teams that need cap relief and will ask teams like the Sabres to take on dead money. That is something that does interest Adams for the right price, “Absolutely. For us we have to look at our situation that we’re in and what we’re trying to do and how we’re building our team now and into the future an stick to our plan and be disciplined, but we also know that we … [Read more...] about The Sabres beat Vancouver in overtime, but the real focus is on Monday’s NHL Trade Deadline

'In July, Buffalo acquired Hagg, along with a first round pick (Isak Rosen) and a second round pick from the Philadelphia Flyers for Rasmus Ristolainen. Hagg is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent after this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Robert Hagg to Florida for sixth round pick