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'"I think we just have to string together some good hockey. We know we're not going to win every single game," the defenseman said. "Obviously that's our goal every time the puck drops is to get the win, but playing the right way, playing with what makes us a good team, play to our identity and try to be consistent that way and I think we'll find more success than not."' … [Read more...] about Sabres return to the rink, ready for a strong playoff push

'Sabres captain Jack Eichel and winger Jeff Skinner each scored in the 3-on-3 Tournament at the NHL All-Star game, but it wasn't enough as the Atlantic fell to the Metropolitian Division 6-4 in the tournament semifinals.' … [Read more...] about Eichel & Skinner score but get eliminated in NHL All-Star Tournament

'"I want to say that I'm really sorry about leaving and letting Buffalo down as a team. The players were wonderful and I wish the players and the organization nothing but the best in the future. The have not done anything wrong."' … [Read more...] about Berglund opens up about abrupt exit from Sabres

'Eichel fired a shot off the bar in OT but moments later made it count beating goalie David Rittich for the winner.' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s Winner Halts Sabres Skid

'The Oilers would add to their lead early in the 2nd period when Rasmus Ristolainen wiffed on a shot attempt that led to a Conner McDavid breakaway goal. Edmonton scored a pair of goal in the 2nd period and added two more in the 3rd period to beat the Sabres 7-2.' … [Read more...] about Free Fall Continues, Sabres Lose 7-2

'"There's frustration, yeah. There's no time to dwell on it. We're right there, we're right in the hunt and that's where we wanted to be at the start of the year," added forward Sam Reinhart. "So, we have to embrace that challenge and putting up points more consistently."' … [Read more...] about Reinhart on being bumped for Wild Card: “There’s no time to dwell on it”

'"Just be more focused, can't make mistakes at the end of the game," said Marco Scandella. "We have to be confident and play well in the last five (minutes) and seal the deal. I just feel like a game like tonight, we just made too many mistakes at the end."' … [Read more...] about Bolts best Sabres 5-3

'Buffalo would try to pull the comeback, when Kyle Okposo would pull the Sabres within one with just under four minutes to play. However the Sabres wouldn't be able to find the equalizer, and would fall 4-3.' … [Read more...] about Weird Bounces Plague Sabres, Fall To Carolina 4-3

'Skinner is tied for second in goals in the NHL with John Tavares of the Toronto Maple Leafs with 29 goals. Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals leads in goals with 32.' … [Read more...] about Skinner voted on to All-Star team

'"All four lines contributing, a lot of O-Zone chances, it could have been ever more in the second," winger Evan Rodrigues said after the game. "That's what happens when you rolling your shifts over in the o-zone. In the past games, we've had our chances but we haven't had sustained pressure like we had today."' … [Read more...] about Sabres strike for five goals in second, rout Devils

'"You guys know me, I'm a competitive guy," said Eichel. "I like to be out there every night and it kills me not to be out there, it kills me not to be playing, it kills me not to be hanging out ith these guys every day and competing so. I think the hardest thing about it is just the mental aspect and we've talked about this before the last few years just not being able to get … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel Returns To Practice After Missing Two Games

'The Sabres would finally find the back of the net late in the third period when Rasmus Ristolainen would bring the puck into the zone himself and beat Tuuka Rask short side.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Struggle To Score, Fall To Bruins 2-1

'“Basing off last year, I'd be pretty happy. We have a lot of work to do obviously,” said Housley. “This is a big game for us -- Florida was a big game for us. We haven't had good fortune against them. Our guys found a way to win. There's a lot of work to be done ahead of us."' … [Read more...] about Halfway there: Sabres on 100-point pace

'Skinner opened the scoring with an All-Star effort by forcing a turnover, maneuvering through the slot and then ripping a shot over the shoulder of Roberto Luongo with a little more than 15 minutes to play in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores twice to power Sabres past Panthers 4-3

'The next day, CJ and his dad, John, put the original 'Eichel Tower' together. It comprised of just 10 pucks. And every time Eichel scores, a puck is added.' … [Read more...] about The Eichel Tower creator upset by star forward’s injury: ‘I don’t want him to get hurt anymore’