'"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
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Weird Bounces Plague Sabres, Fall To Carolina 4-3
'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 voted on to All-Star team
'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
Sabres strike for five goals in second, rout Devils
'"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
Jack Eichel Returns To Practice After Missing Two Games
'"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
Sabres Struggle To Score, Fall To Bruins 2-1
'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
Halfway there: Sabres on 100-point pace
'“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 scores twice to power Sabres past Panthers 4-3
'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 Eichel Tower creator upset by star forward's injury: 'I don't want him to get hurt anymore'
'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’
Jack Eichel does not practice on Wednesday
'The upper body injury caused Eichel to leave during the first period of the team's game against the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel does not practice on Wednesday
Eichel Named to All-Star Team
'He leads the team with 49 points in 40 games this season and is tied for seventh in the NHL with 34 assists.' … [Read more...] about Eichel Named to All-Star Team
Lehner, Islanders hand Sabres third straight loss
'"He played a really good game tonight. You tip your cap to them," Kyle Okposo said of Lehner's effort. "We saw it when he was here when we played against Ottawa. tonight I thought he did a good job, he stole the game for them. he just made one more save."' … [Read more...] about Lehner, Islanders hand Sabres third straight loss
Housley: "Can't fault Sabres' effort" in OT loss to Bruins
'"I though we played a very strong 60 minutes and even in overtime and I can't fault our effort," added head coach Phil Housley. "We attacked the game. It's going to be tight like this throughout the rest of the season. It was tight and I thought we felt really comfortable. We had opportunities to get up by two and didn't capitalize but we played strong throughout the 60 some … [Read more...] about Housley: “Can’t fault Sabres’ effort” in OT loss to Bruins
Sabres Fall to the Blues 4-1
'Buffalo goalie Carter Hutton held his former team scoreless in the first period but the Blues would score 3 times in the 2nd period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall to the Blues 4-1
Sabres: Rick Jeanneret expected to be back in the booth on Saturday
'Sabres announcer Rick Jeanneret is expected to be back in the booth as scheduled on Saturday, public relations for the Buffalo Sabres confirmed Monday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres: Rick Jeanneret expected to be back in the booth on Saturday