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'“I’m just so happy for the Buffalo Sabres fans, because the wait has been so long,” McHugh said this week by phone, ahead of the Sabres’ final regular season appearance on TNT when they face the Hurricanes on Wednesday night. “Hopefully they make a run this year. But if they don’t, to me they are absolutely a playoff team next year. And that should continue for the next … [Read more...] about Sabres’ ascent ‘should continue for the next decade’ says TNT host, UB grad Liam McHugh

'Going 3-0-1 on a four-game trip that included wins at Dallas, St. Louis and Winnipeg, the Sabres have earned points in seven consecutive away games for the first time in 12 years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep piling up points on the road

'Buffalo (26-19-3) has three regulation wins on a four-game road trip that concludes Saturday in Minnesota, and with 55 points through 48 games, the Sabres closed in on the Penguins (57 points in 48 games), who lost in a shootout Thursday against the Capitals (58 points in 51 games). The second win streak of five or more games this season gives Buffalo a 48% chance of ending … [Read more...] about Sabres streaking into playoff contention

'Tage Thompson had two assists, including the slick pass that set up Power’s one-timer from the right circle 56 seconds into overtime. Thompson now has 31 assists to go with his 32 goals, bringing him within five points of the career-high 68 he recorded last season. The 20-year-old Power became the fifth-youngest Sabres player and third-youngest defenseman to score an overtime … [Read more...] about Owen Power’s OT goal gives Sabres win in goalie Craig Anderson’s 700th NHL game

'Scoring six goals for the sixth time in seven games when wearing their retro jerseys, the Sabres’ effort earned a standing ovation from the second consecutive sellout crowd in three nights at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres show up for WNY hockey with big win in front of sellout crowd

'Dylan Cozens scored on a breakaway 12 seconds into overtime to give the Sabres a 3-2 win against the Islanders that drew guest of honor Ryan Miller on the ice to celebrate. Thursday night’s comeback victory once again showed the youthful Sabres’ sense for the momentous occasion.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rise to occasion on Ryan Miller Night

'We like to joke and say unique and all the — serious — and all this, but he was classy. He did everything with class and dignity and you know, that’s that sums up his performances,” Peters said. “He’s a team guy, but in his way.”' … [Read more...] about Miller Time in Buffalo: Ryan Miller’s number hangs in Buffalo Sabres history

'Fellow Sabres’ Hall of Fame member Rick Jeanneret announced the fund’s creation during Thursday night’s pregame ceremony honoring MIller. Money raised will support the Courage of Carly Fund that Miller was involved with during and after his playing career in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres create Ryan Miller Legacy Fund to benefit pediatric cancer patients

'The 28-year-old Hinostroza is liked in the locker room and valued by the Sabres’ organization, but had been displaced in the lineup, being scratched in 17 of the past 22 games. He has eight assists and no goals in 19 appearances this season, averaging 12:15 of ice time with a plus-2 rating. After compiling 25 points (13 goals, 12 assists) in 62 games with a minus-11 rating … [Read more...] about Sabres solve roster puzzle with Vinnie Hinostroza clearing waivers

'“This is a great sports town,” Bettman added. “It’s a great hockey market. Yes, when there’s a new stadium, we’ll be more than happy to bring back an outdoor game.”' … [Read more...] about NHL ‘more than happy’ to host another Winter Classic at new Bills stadium

'“We just didn’t quite start on time today,” Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said. “They obviously had some jump. It’s a big game, they knew it right away, and they came out and they jumped on us. When we realized we were in a fight, it was a little too late.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres slog through matinee loss, 4th in a row at home

'Compiling 44 standings points through 41 games, this is the Sabres’ second-highest tally at midseason during their NHL-record postseason drought. The 2018-19 team had 50 points before collapsing in the end stages of Phil Housley’s coaching tenure. On three other occasions over the past dozen years (’20, ’17, ’12), the Sabres a .500 point percentage after 41 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at midseason: On 88-point pace after 3-game skid stops in Nashville

'The Sabres lost their third home game in a row Thursday night, 4-2 to the Jets. Following the first shutout defeat of the season, 4-0 Monday against the Flyers, and Tuesday night’s 4-3 loss to the Kraken, the Sabres’ five-goal tally this week is their lowest in a three-game stretch this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres in shooting slump on 3-game skid

'The matchup was the second Sabres game to be postponed due to the Blizzard of ’22, as the team was unable to travel to Columbus because of the Buffalo airport being closed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres game at Columbus rescheduled for April 14

'The Sabres generated more shots and scoring chances in a matchup between two of the NHL’s highest-scoring teams. But they failed to capitalize in a 4-3 loss against the streaking Seattle Kraken, winners of six straight.' … [Read more...] about Sabres surrender lead twice in 2nd straight loss