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Sabres’ defense finally getting the points

‘“We’ve had that almost snake-bit feeling from the back end for a long time this season,” defenseman Cody Franson said Wednesday. “We’ve put good shots in, and we’d hit our own guy coming through the lane. We’d block our own shots or we’d tip pucks and they’d hit crossbars. Ones that were going in would get tipped wide.’

Sabres need big time second half to end playoff drought

‘Another postseason at home and questions will be asked. Is general manager Tim Murray’s direction the right one? Are Terry and Kim Pegula — whose Buffalo Bills are one of the more dysfunctional franchises in the National Football League — capable of owning a competitive organization? The Sabres can avoid such questions if the level of play over their past 10 games carries over into the final three months.’

Sabres’ parents are enjoying the time with their sons

‘The parents are with the players a lot, but the team sets up activities for them along the way. Tyler said, “They can sit in with us and eat breakfast and lunch and hang out, or they can do whatever they want so she’s been hanging out with moms mostly, Mrs. Reinhart, Mrs. Kane, Mrs. O’Reilly, so they’ve been having some good chats and hanging out with us too eating some good meals”’

Franson, defensemen contributing to Sabres’ success

‘”He’s been playing well. I thought we’ve had some good offensive zone shifts and broke out the puck pretty well coming out of our own end,” his defensive partner Zach Bogosian said on Wednesday after practice at The Stars Rink at Dr Pepper Arena. “It’s been good. It seems like we’ve complimented each other pretty well out there. It gives me room to skate. He’s such a good puck mover so it’s been fun.”‘

Wins, ties and parental guidance

‘A direct by-product of the increased scoring: Robin Lehner is 4-0-0 this month with a 2.85 goals-against average. Nice to see him finally getting some run support.’