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'There was a small moment of uncertainty in the second period when Jeff Skinner suffered what looked like a lower body injury. He left the game with some assistance but ended up returning to the game for he start of the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres snap losing streak, knock off Capitals 5-2

'That said, their effort during their road trip as a whole was atrocious. In a playoff race the Sabres need every point they can get and during their three-game road trip, they return to Buffalo with one measly point. With games against the Capitals and Maple Leafs ahead things might get worse before they get better.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Lightning drop Sabres in shootout 2-1

'"We’ve made progress as an organization compared to last year,” Botterill told reporters. “We’ve been in a position where we’ve been in games. I see the results on the ice. I see the communication that we’re going through here. There’s not going to be a coaching change."' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill on Phil Housley: “there’s not going to be a coaching change”

'The team is inviting the community to participate in a survey regarding the potential project. The survey is intended to gain opinions and potential interest in the project.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres want your opinion on potential renovation of the KeyBank Center

'For the Buffalo Sabres, things appear to be going from bad to worse.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop third straight, fall to Panthers 4-2

'Okposo initially traveled with the team for their three game road trip, but was then sent home to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Kyle Okposo out with concussion

'After a scoreless twenty-minutes, the Sabres found themselves trailing less than eight minutes into the second period when Miles Wood notched the game's first goal for a 1-0 Devils lead. Six minutes later, Jesper Bratt connected on the Devils power play as they went up by two goals. The Sabres, though, found some life with less than a minute to go in the second period when Sam … [Read more...] about Sabres begin three-game road trip with 4-1 loss to Devils

'"You have to understand desperation at this time in the season," Housley added. "We don't have time to wait around, that's what is so disappointing about this game."' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Housley says Sabres played soft in 6-2 loss to Rangers

'With 26 games left to play the 2018-2019 Sabres have already surpassed their point total from last season. Whether that says more about this years team or last years team remains to be seen. However, it's clear the Sabres have taken major steps in the right direction. If nothing else, at least they're playing important games in February and if everything goes according to … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Islanders 3-1

'For many of the 2008-2009 team, the tragedy hit close to home. Nearly half of the team lived within a few miles of the crash site, including Ruff.' … [Read more...] about 10 years later: The Sabres game that helped WNY heal

'Goaltending has been an area of concern for the Sabres since their 10-game win streak came to an end in November. Despite getting handed the loss, I was very impressed with Carter Hutton's performance against the Jets. He stopped several quality scoring chances from the Jets and was beat on two plays where he was left out to dry. With two more games left on the homestand, I … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Jets score late, knock off Sabres 3-1

'It was by no means a perfect defensive effort but it was a lot cleaner than what we've seen since the Sabres returned home.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Red Wings 3-1

'This has been a problem for the Sabres since their win-streak ended in November. When the Sabres make a mistake, the puck usually ends up in the back of their own net. Once again, that happened against the Hurricanes. Don't get me wrong, that usually happens when a mistake is made but it seems like every time the Sabres turn the puck over or fail to pick up a defensive … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Hurricanes take down Sabres 6-5 in OT

'For my money, Sam Reinhart was the Sabres best player on Tuesday and was one of the biggest reasons why they escaped with two points.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Reinhart lifts Sabres to 5-4 shootout win against Wild

'It seems like every time the Sabres make a mistake the puck ends up in their own net. Whether it's a turnover in the defensive zone or a player failing to pick up his defensive assignment the Sabres have played some sloppy hockey for the last few months.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Blackhawks topple Sabres 7-3