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'This year, those three have been one of the more dominant, consistent lines new head coach Ralph Krueger has deployed on a nightly basis. They entered last night’s game against the Panthers having combined for only one goal and two points. And, while the production might not have been there, they were finally able to break through Friday night.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons, Larsson & Okposo rewarded in win over Panthers

'The Bad: The sentiments inside the locker room was the team wasn’t aggressive enough over the final 20 minutes and “sat back” allowing Florida to claw it’s way back into the game.' … [Read more...] about 4 Observations: Sabres hold off Panthers in 3-2 shootout win

'“It’s always fun to have some type of record,” Olofsson said. “I want create more 5-on-5 too though and score some 5-on-5 for us.”' … [Read more...] about Power Surge! Sabres boast top power play in NHL

'“I think every game is important. Even the last game, we didn’t play our best but getting back at getting one point can be huge,” Johnasson said following Wednesday’s game. “You never know how much a point is going to mean in the end. We don’t care what’s been before or anything. This is us now. This is what we’re doing right here, right now one game at a time. That’s the way … [Read more...] about Johansson lifts Sabres to 5-4 OT win over Canadiens

'With this power play goal in the first period Wednesday night against the Montreal Canadiens, the winger became the fourth player in NHL history to score the first six goals of his career on the man-advantage.' … [Read more...] about Olofsson ties NHL record with 6th career power play goal

'Blowing a lead and finding a way to win it and secure two points on home ice is progress for a team that, a year ago, would have settled for the former.' … [Read more...] about 4 Observations: Sabres top Canadiens 5-4 in OT

'“We learned a lot yesterday,” said Sabres forward Marcus Johansson. “Especially the character in the group. We didn’t play our best, but we did what we had to do to get back in the game and we accepted that, went out and did it. That showed what we can do and it also showed that when we play the way we want to, it’s a lot more effective.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Learn From Early Season Adversity

'The Blue Jackets tallied two quick goals late in the first period. Oliver Bjorkstrand beat Linus Ullmark. Less than a minute later, Cam Atkinson would light the lamp on the power play to give Columbus the 2-0 lead headed into the first intermission.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall To Blue Jackets 4-3 in OT

'“Everybody will remember the goals, but the physicality, the way we stood up for each other in that respect, was really team, sacrificial like,” head coach Ralph Krueger said. “The noise was loud and the building had a lot of fun and we’re going to work hard to get this in here very often this year.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres shutdown Devils in 7-2 win in home opener

'“I’m excited. The team looks a lot better than it has in the last couple of years,” said Sabres fan William Perry. “I’m looking forward to a great season.”' … [Read more...] about The boys are back in town; Fans celebrate 50 years of hockey in the Queen City

'Ok, that might be a stretch considering the Blue & Gold have only played two games. However, this year’s Sabres squad is a far cry from the teams that have skated around aimlessly the last few seasons…and it’s not by accident they’re playing well.' … [Read more...] about 4 Observations: Sabres beat Devils 7-2

'50 years ago, the Buffalo Sabres opened up their first season in the NHL with a win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Fast forward 50 years later, and the Sabres opened up their 2019-20 season with a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Sheary Strikes Twice In Sabres 3-1 Season Opener Victory

'There were a lot of questions surrounding the style of play new bench boss Ralph Krueger was going to implement. Thursday night it was apparent, the Blue and Gold had bought in. There was speed, along with pace bringing the puck out of the zone. There was stick to stick, creative passing we haven’t seen from this group in quite some time. They were innovative both in the zone, … [Read more...] about 4 Observations: Sabres vs. Penguins

'Provided there are no setbacks in his recovery, Montour would be in line to return to the ice in late October or early November.' … [Read more...] about Montour to miss 3-4 weeks with hand injury

'Too many times the Sabres would let one mistake become two and then three…and it would snowball into absolute disaster. That’s a major reason why the Sabres went nearly four months without winning back-to-back games.' … [Read more...] about 4 Storylines to watch: Sabres 2019-2020 season