'With the victory the Sabres push their season total to 61 as they try to keep pace in the wild card standings. Buffalo entered the day with 59 points and four points back of the wild card spot, which is held by Pittsburgh.' … [Read more...] about Second period surge lifts Sabres past Red Wings 3-1
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Housley, Reinhart walk-back postgame comments following 6-5 OT loss to Carolina
'"Before we get started here, just for the record, I misunderstood a question yesterday," Housley said. "I took it as if there was any players coming up from Rochester, and that's Jason's job. That's what I mean about that."' … [Read more...] about Housley, Reinhart walk-back postgame comments following 6-5 OT loss to Carolina
Canes clip Sabres 6-5 in OT
'"No clue. 50 games in the learning is over," winger Evan Rodrigues added. "We just have to defend. you're not going to win giving up six goals. We're scoring enough to win, we're just not defending."' … [Read more...] about Canes clip Sabres 6-5 in OT
Sabres working to keep emotions in check with playoff spot hanging in the balance
'"We can't be lackadaisical in practice. We have to make sure we're engaged and ready to give our best effort and that we're mentally engaged," said Rodrigues. "Even in games, when we get lackadaisical and sit back, that's when we tend to struggle. We have to be engaged (in practice on Wednesday) and be ready to go and have a quick start on Thursday."' … [Read more...] about Sabres working to keep emotions in check with playoff spot hanging in the balance
New option for Bills, Sabres or Bandits season ticket renewal to be offered
'Starting in the offseason, Pegula Sports and Entertainment will offer use of Easy Renew.' … [Read more...] about New option for Bills, Sabres or Bandits season ticket renewal to be offered
Reinhart, Ullmark lift Sabres past Wild for 5-4 win
'"Special teams, that got going tonight. So, that was a huge positive," Reinhart added. "That was a positive tonight. It was nice to get our confidence on that early. It would have been nice to keep it a little tighter at the end but Linus made some great saves for us and it was nice to get that one out."' … [Read more...] about Reinhart, Ullmark lift Sabres past Wild for 5-4 win
Sabres' defenseman Zach Bogosian hosts Casino for a Cause II
'"It's important to show the people that are going through some rough times that people care about them. It's not so much even just the money aspect of it, it's the support, and the emotional side, too. It's something my wife and I have enjoyed doing the past three or four years, and we're going to continue using our platform to raise money and awareness," said Bogosian.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ defenseman Zach Bogosian hosts Casino for a Cause II
Late push not enough as Sabres lose to Blackhawks
'They learned another tough lesson on Friday, as their comeback effort in the third period fell short, in a 7-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks -- who entered the night dead last in the Central Division.' … [Read more...] about Late push not enough as Sabres lose to Blackhawks
Sabres Open Up 2nd Half of Season With 5-4 Win
'The game winner would come from Conor Sheary when he finished a rebound from Rodrigues.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Open Up 2nd Half of Season With 5-4 Win
Sabres return to the rink, ready for a strong playoff push
'"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
Eichel & Skinner score but get eliminated in NHL All-Star Tournament
'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
Berglund opens up about abrupt exit from Sabres
'"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's Winner Halts Sabres Skid
'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
Free Fall Continues, Sabres Lose 7-2
'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
Reinhart on being bumped for Wild Card: "There's no time to dwell on it"
'"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”