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'Buffalo was outshot 13-2 in the first period, and didn’t get more than 14 shots all game until the 3rd period. Meanwhile, Washington dropped three goals in the 2nd period to add to an already 1-0 lead, giving them a 4-0 advantage going into the final period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres flat in all aspects, lose 6-0 to Capitals

'Carter Hutton did his job. The Sabres goaltender stood on his head at certain points in a game where the team was once again outshot by the opponent. On paper, the numbers don’t look as bad. The Penguins only shot the puck four more times than Buffalo, but things still didn’t seem to come together offensively as the Sabres were shut out for the third time in the last ten … [Read more...] about Sabres offense struggles in 3-0 loss to Penguins

'When asked what his level of concern is regarding Eichel’s return this season, Krueger said, “of course, Jack Eichel is an absolute elite player in this league who drives, when he’s healthy, a lot of the power that makes the Sabres a threat to other teams on a given night. Now we need to work together, but my focus is truly from here forward is on the group that’s here.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel out for the foreseeable future, Cozens remains day-to-day

'“I think it was kind of a bad hit,” forward Victor Oloffson said. “He was in a vulnerable place and he kind of had his momentum going after he dumped the puck there towards the boards. Just gave him an extra push and I think that was really unnecessary and a dangerous play.”' … [Read more...] about Injury to insult: Cozens leaves game after hit in 5-2 loss

'The captain looked to be in a lot of pain in the neck region after getting shoved up into the boards late in Sunday’s game against the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel out against Flyers

'With just six wins through 23 games, the Sabres (6-14-3) are on pace for 14.6 wins through the pandemic-shortened 56-game season. The Buffalo Bills, meanwhile, won 15 games this past season en route to an AFC Championship appearance.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres now on pace for fewer wins than Buffalo Bills

'Then the second period happened.' … [Read more...] about Fast start not enough for Sabres in 5-2 loss to Islanders

'“Not happy,” Adams said. “Unacceptable where we’re at right now. Part of my job is to raise the standard and the expectations and the accountability in this organization and we’re not where we need to be.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams: ‘Unacceptable where we’re at’

'The Sabres have lost 4 straight games to the Islanders this season and have been outscored 14-5. The same two teams play again on Saturday and Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Drop 5th Straight

'“They were better in every zone and I feel like we gave them too many scoring chances, I would say “A” chances,” Rasmus Ristolainen said. “Whatever, close to the net, way too many odd man rushes. That was the difference tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres struggle on all sides in 3-0 loss to Philadelphia

'He becomes the third player in just the last two weeks to miss significant time with an injury. Defenseman Jake McCabe is out 6-8 months with injuries to his ACL, MCL and meniscus. Will Borgen will miss roughly 6-8 weeks with a broken forearm. That injury was suffered February 20th also against New Jersey.' … [Read more...] about Goaltender Linus Ullmark to miss at least one month

'“I think we’re all craving some normalcy and a night out,” said Ventura. “I suppose, what’s more normal than going downtown and watching the Sabres lose?”' … [Read more...] about Sports marketing professor doesn’t think Sabres will have a hard time selling tickets

'Captain Jack Eichel was a late scratch and Linus Ullmark left after the first period and didn’t come back. Add those to the already growing list of players out including Jeff Skinner, Rasmus Ristolainen and Jake McCabe. Still, the Sabres were able to get three goals and force overtime against New Jersey. It wasn’t enough, as Buffalo fell 4-3.' … [Read more...] about Shorthanded Sabres fall to New Jersey in overtime, 4-3

'Sabres officials say, fans will have to comply with local and state COVID-19 regulations and will have to provide proof of a negative PCR COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the game.' … [Read more...] about KeyBank Center to welcome Sabres fans in the stands at 10% capacity for select home games

'The Sabres have 6 wins this season and 3 of those have been against the Devils.' … [Read more...] about Sabres down Devils 4-1