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'After a quiet opening 16 minutes or so, the Senators struck thrice before the horn sounded on the first period. Former Sabres forward Tyler Ennis potted two goals on Aaron Dell, while sandwiched between Ennis' pair was a powerplay goal from forward Drake Batherson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked in Ottawa

'A total of nine penalties were given out to both teams with 26 penalty minutes on the night. Along with that, the Sabres had 23 hits and the Senators had 38. While the Sabres were outhit on the night, they certainly didn’t back down when the challenge arose.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres get shutout in a physical battle

'Sens coach D.J. Smith said Batherson is out long-term with an ankle injury. Smith called the play ridiculous and stated that Dell has a history of doing things like this.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Senators are furious by what they thought was a cheap shot by the Sabres’ Aaron Dell.

'In 24 games with Michigan this season the defenseman has three goals and 23 assists for 26 points in 24 games. He played two games for Canada at the World Junior Championship before they were canceled due to COVID-19. There he had three goals and two assists for five points. Don Granato loves the season that he’s had, “I was really glad that he went back to play college … [Read more...] about Power, Levi to play for Canada in Olympics

'However, the Sabres youth was their bright spot throughout the week, where the team had 11 goals scored by players that are 25 years old or under.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres Week In Review: Youth shines in this past week for Buffalo

'“I think that the best way to effect change is through people that you know and have real and honest conversations. I think social media is in a lot of ways just garbage. There’s so much negativity that gets spread through comments and it’s not real. You wouldn’t say something face-to-face that you’re going to post in somebody’s comments, that’s part of this problem, that … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo saddened by, yet, another racial incident in hockey

'The Sabres wasted no time taking a 1-0 lead over Philadelphia. Jeff Skinner scored his 15th goal of the season to cap off a shift where Dylan Cozens and Alex Tuch combined to keep the puck in the offensive zone. The line all received a point on the game's first score.' … [Read more...] about Krebs helps lead Sabres to win over Philadelphia

'Buffalo seems to be building some sort of chemistry when passing the puck. This is especially visible when lines like Skinner, Tuch and Cozens are on the ice. The trio always seem to know where they’re going to be before they’re going to be there.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres’ youth propels team to win on kids day

'Ristolainen said he liked playing for Sabres head coach Don Granato, and there’s a mutual respect between them. He also revealed how they have stayed in contact, texting throughout the season.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Rasmus Ristolainen returns to Buffalo for first time

'General manager Kevyn Adams says that forward Jack Quinn got hurt in the first period of Thursday’s game against the Dallas Stars, but kept playing through it. He is having a MRI on Friday afternoon, and Adams says he will miss some time.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn scheduled for MRI; will miss some time

'A pair of power play goals in the third period helped Dallas eventually overtake the Sabres, 5-4. Seguin's second goal of the night came on the man advantage while Cody Eakin served a minor penalty for slashing. Meanwhile, Robertson's second goal of the game was scored when he knocked the puck out of the air in front of the net.' … [Read more...] about Special teams the difference in Sabres’ loss to Dallas

'Buffalo did lose energy by the end of the game, leading to the Stars' win. That's concerning, considering this is the second game this week where the Sabres surrendered a lead.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Special teams not so special in Sabres’ loss

'“I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t hard, especially the first couple of days after," the center admitted after Thursday's morning skate. "But the faster and the harder you work, the faster you’re going to get back. So for me, that was my goal.”' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Casey Mittelstadt almost ready to play after surgery

'The league also moved games against the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators that were originally scheduled for April.' … [Read more...] about NHL reschedules seven Sabres games

'Michael Houser was a human wall for Buffalo, as he stopped 43 of 44 shots in his season debut.' … [Read more...] about Houser, Jankowski help Sabres down Senators