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Opportunity lost against Lightning

‘”We start to play desperate in the third, which we really need to play from the start,” Moulson said. “Every point is big and we have to play that way all game. We have to realize they’re big points and play with that desperation.”‘

Sabres Notebook: Bolts endure similar injury bug

‘”When you lose players of that caliber, obviously it’s mentally tough,” coach Jon Cooper said before the game in Amalie Arena. “The big problem is guys who are still in are now playing with different linemates. Guys are continually in and out. We’ve gone through this the last few months. Get a lineup in, it’s two guys back in and two out the next game. One in, one out.’

Bishop returns, Palat gets 2 goals, Lightning top Sabres 4-2

‘”I’m not sure what it is, they’re big games for us and we keep coming out tentative,” Buffalo right wing Brian Gionta said. “Whether it’s nerves or we’re just overthinking things instead of just playing, we’ve got to find a way to get ourselves ready for big games.”‘

Lightning end skid with win over Sabres

‘”It was a tough first period in a lot of ways,” Kane said. “We got a good goal, and then PK there on some questionable calls. We gave up the 5-on-3 goal, which is tough to kill out anytime.”‘

From The Locker Room: Sabres-Lightning

‘”Same trend…we had a tough two periods to start the game. We turned it up in the third and it’s just too late. We can’t keep relying on that. We gotta come out more desparate early on.”‘