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'“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

'“A young group that all of the sudden, they are going to find the right groove,” Ruff said. “It could be weeks away. Could be a month. Could be tomorrow.”' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff forecasts better days for youthful Sabres, compares surging Devils to ’05-06 team in Buffalo

'The game started with Sabretooth rappelling from the rafters and a 90s-themed hype video featuring an Empire Sports Network opening graphic and a cameo from Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame inductee Ryan Miller. It concluded with Buffalo’s mascot waving a white bison flag while the Sabres raised their sticks to salute the crowd of 17,302 at the downtown arena that opened in … [Read more...] about Sabres feed off ‘goat head’ vibes to beat Blues in ’90s night party

'Jeff Skinner tallied two goals and three assists, Tage Thompson had a goal and three assists, and Henri Jokiharju scored his first of the season for the Sabres (8-11-0), who had gone nearly three weeks without notching a point in the standings. Craig Anderson made 29 saves.' … [Read more...] about Goal rush stops Sabres skid

'The 24-year-old Jost was drafted 10th overall by the Avalanche and spent six years in Colorado before getting traded to Minnesota in March. He was waived Friday in the expiring season of a contract paying $2 million per annum.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim F Tyson Jost off waivers

'The 23-year-old Luukkonen has started 13 NHL games over the past two seasons, going 3-8-2 with a .913 save percentage and 3.08 goals-against average. He is 6-3-0 with a .898 SV% and 3.07 GAA this season playing for the Rochester Americans in the AHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up UPL with Comrie injured