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'In their game against Detroit, the Sabres came out with speed and want to win that dwindled off as the game went on. In this game against Ottawa, Buffalo kept that pace up throughout the game and saw themselves pull away for the win.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres win in first game back in Ottawa in 2 years

'Thomas Chabot led everybody with 30:41 of ice-time, but Buffalo’s leader was a surprise. In just his second NHL game this season, Mattias Samuelsson was fantastic. The 21-year-old led the Sabres in ice-time with 22:01 of work. Granato said, “There’s good reason to put trust in him, you see his size and strength and athleticism and he’s an intelligent player that makes good … [Read more...] about Opinion: Michael Houser stands tall to win in Ottawa

'“He’s getting chances. If he wasn’t getting chances, us, as a coaching staff, would look more at personnel and line changes,” Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Granato on Olofsson’s drought: If he wasn’t getting chances, we’d look at changes

'Larkin took advantage of a turnover in the Sabres' zone early in overtime to score the game-winning goal. Nick Leddy made the pass to help setup the score, and recorded the only assist.' … [Read more...] about Detroit comes back to defeat Sabres in overtime

'While Dell, by no means, is the long-term solution in Buffalo, it’s a welcome sight to see him improving.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres’ win gets lost in snow

'It is mind blowing to me that the Sabres have gone into the third period leading 15 times this season and have lost seven of them. I have never seen that stat be that bad. A really good team will lose one game, at most, when leading after two.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres blow another two-goal lead, lose to Detroit

'“He’s excited, enthused and he’s skilled, so all that can help us," Granato said on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get Peyton Krebs back from NHL’s COVID-19 protocols

'The Buffalo Sabres were no match for the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night, as the Wings defended their home ice to the tune of a 4-0 shutout final.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked in Detroit

'Buffalo's lead swelled to two about eight minutes into the final period of regulation, when Skinner doubled down on an impressive night. His team-leading 13th goal of the season came via a breakaway after a slick puck pickup in the neutral zone, turning on the jets bearing down on the Nashville goal.' … [Read more...] about Skinner’s big night propels Sabres over Predators

'The Sabres' best player this season has been Tage Thompson, but he still could make the game if he’s voted in as the "Last Man In". Jeff Skinner got into the All-Star Game in 2019 after winning this vote.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Rasmus Dahlin named to NHL All-Star Game for first time

'That means the Sabres are down to their fifth and sixth string goalies. Aaron Dell got called up from Rochester. With the Amerks this season Dell’s 5-0-0 with a 2.76 goals against and .910 save percentage. With Buffalo he’s 0-5-0 with a 4.52 goals against and .872 save percentage. Rasmus Dahlin said even though they have four goalies out, they have to stay positive, “Four … [Read more...] about The Sabres lose Luukkonen and Subban to injury

'Tampa Bay continued to increase the lead with two more goals before the end of the period, leading the Sabres 5-0 after 40 minutes. Kucherov scored his second straight goal just past the halfway point of the period. Steven Stamkos scored his 17th goal of the year after a pass by Killorn from below the goal line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres throttled by Tampa Bay

'Zemgus Girgensons has been around long enough to know effort when he sees it and having players out is no reason not to have effort, “There’s no excuse with guys being out, every team has that and definitely the effort was not where it needs to be and it's up to the guys in the room, each one to realize that it’s not good enough effort wise.”' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres won’t win many games with the effort they had on Tuesday

'A bit of good COVID-19 news for the Sabres on Monday was defenseman Casey Fitzgerald came out of protocols.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn to play first NHL game on Tuesday

'The 25-year-old came to the Buffalo Sabres from the Boston Bruins in the Taylor Hall trade. In 44 games with the Sabres, Bjork has seven goals and four assists for 11 points. Over 82 games, that translates to 13 goals and seven assists for 20 points.' … [Read more...] about Anders Bjork returns from NHL’s COVID-19 protocols