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'The pregame “moment of celebration” drew a boisterous ovation from the capacity crowd of 19,070 at KeyBank Center. The third sellout in 19 home games this season marked the first time Buffalo has had consecutive sellouts in nearly four years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres honor Damar Hamlin before 2nd consecutive sellout crowd

'The league’s hockey operations department picked the first 32 All-Stars, one from each team. Fans will choose the final 12 players who make it — three skaters and a goalie from each division — with a Twitter component involved for the first time. All-Star Weekend is set for Feb. 3-4 in South Florida.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson selected for NHL All-Star Game

'Thompson also set up Alex Tuch for his 18th goal with a spinning pass off the rush and was the recipient of a great pass on his second of the game. He took advantage of a Capitals turnover to score three minutes into OT for his fourth career hat trick — and third of the season.' … [Read more...] about Another symbolic hat trick for Sabres, Tage Thompson scores 30th goal in OT win

'Buffalo’s hockey players wore t-shirts displaying “LOVE FOR 3” in red and blue lettering to support hospitalized football player Damar Hamlin in arriving at Capital One Arena in Washington. Solemn expressions indicated the Sabres’ thoughts were back home in concluding a three-game road trip.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres show love to Damar Hamlin on road trip

'Thompson tied for second in the league with 13 goals and 22 points in 11 games. Highlighted by a record-tying five goals and six points in a win at Columbus on Dec. 5, the 25-year-old Thompson earned consecutive NHL Second Star of the Week accolades. Thompson had three game-winning goals and a plus-12 rating during the month.' … [Read more...] about December to remember: Sabres’ Tage Thompson is NHL’s 3rd star of month

'“Special night, for sure,” Okposo said. “It just felt good to play a game at home, and after everything that happened this weekend.”' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo scores hat trick, as goat-headed Sabres gallop to 5th straight win in return from idle week

'“It just breaks your heart for people that ended up, whether it was in cars, or stranded, in a really bad spot,” Adams said about a blizzard that has killed at least 40 people. “That’s where perspective comes into play. We get to get up every day and do this for a living. And we need to make sure, and you always remember, how lucky we are. And the first responders and … [Read more...] about Back on ice, Sabres show empathy for blizzard-besieged Buffalo

'The Buffalo Sabres Foundation later announced a $50,000 donation for blizzard relief. The funds will aid five organizations providing critical relief in affected areas: Buffalo City Mission, Eight Days of Hope, FeedMore WNY, Friends of Night People, Salvation Army of Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Bills, Sabres Foundations donate to blizzard relief

'The Sabres planned to fly to Columbus following Tuesday’s morning skate. But Buffalo Niagara International Airport is closed until Wednesday, and it was unclear how easily players and staff would be able to navigate city roads to gather at KeyBank Center for team travel.' … [Read more...] about Sabres game at Columbus postponed, as blizzard aftermath restricts Tuesday travel

'According to the Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, with the NHL’s holiday break on the horizon, the league is opting to postpone the game due to concerns over teams being stranded. It is likely not the only NHL game that will be postponed because of the widespread storm.' … [Read more...] about Sabres home game Friday vs. Lightning postponed to March 4 due to blizzard

'“I think we should wear them every game, based on those numbers,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “The crowd was great, too. They weren’t too happy with our first period. They rallied, and our guys felt that. Even at the start of the game, people seem excited about those things. And I know the players are.” ' … [Read more...] about ‘Goat head’ energy ignites Sabres in explosive 6-goal 3rd period, first shutout win of season

'The NHL Department of Player Safety released a video explaining the decision, saying in part, “Skinner initiates an altercation here that ends with him aggressively and purposefully striking an opponent in the face with his stick with sufficient force to merit supplemental discipline.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Skinner suspended 3 games for cross-check

'Many fans wanted to watch both games, planning their night in advance to make sure they didn’t miss any of the action.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo fan palooza: Businesses bustle with Bills and Sabres fans

'“We played almost a full game,” said Dylan Cozens, who sniped his sixth goal of the season to give the Sabres a 4-3 lead, their first of the game, midway through the third period. “But we just kind of sat back at the end with that two-goal lead and let them push and take over. Those are the times we need to just keep pushing for that next goal. Don’t sit back. Because that’s a … [Read more...] about Sabres squander 2-goal lead, incredible Tage Thompson goal in OT loss to Lightning

'Having poured in 13 goals to win back-to-back games earlier this week, the Sabres found scoring more difficult against a strong Devils defense coached by old friend Lindy Ruff.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have Devil of a time in home loss