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Eichel proud to hit game 200, hoping for more wins

‘”You look at the first 200 games and you hope the next 200 are better and you make more of an impact in terms of winning and getting the team to where you want to be,” Eichel told The Buffalo News after Wednesday’s 4-1 loss to the Arizona Coyotes in KeyBank Center. “Sometimes you have to look at the positive of things. I’m fortunate to do this for a living. I don’t take it for granted. I’ve missed a few too many games and I’m trying to play as much as I can and continue to be an impact player.”‘

Sabres Notebook: Back at practice, Lehner is undaunted by three-headed goalie

‘”I got into the league the same way. Almost every goalie that gets into the league does it this way,” Lehner said prior to the game against the Arizona Coyotes in KeyBank Center. “It happens every year with multiple teams. Especially in the situation we’re in, being out of playoff contention and with Ullmark doing a great job in the minors.’

The Wraparound: Coyotes 4, Sabres 1

‘There was no open cheering for the visitors like there was when the Coyotes posted an overtime victory here in 2015 at the height of the tank for Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel In fact, there was ample booing of the Sabres late in their 4-1 defeat Wednesday that dropped them further into the NHL basement.’

Sabres’ Eichel shows how far he’s come in leadership department

‘”At the end of the day, I love to play hockey. Whether we’re in first place or last place in the league, it doesn’t matter to me. I like to put my equipment on, go out there, play hockey. That’s why I’m playing. I love to play it. I have a lot of fun doing it. It’s what I look most forward to in my day. There’s not really quite a feeling like it. I enjoy it every day. I’m a competitor. I want to be out there competing. I want to play, so that’s why I’m playing.”‘

Sabres notes: Scott Wilson wants to showcase offense

‘“They’ve had success as a line,” Housley said prior to Wednesday’s 4-1 loss to the Arizona Coyotes inside KeyBank Center. “I think you look at all the analytics, they’re playing well. I’d like to see them pitch in more offensively down the stretch here.”’

Rookie Keller sets up 2 in Coyotes’ 4-1 win over Sabres

‘“You’d think you’d come out gangbusters to start this game,” Housley said. “It was a very meaningful game in respect that you’re in last place in the league. That’s hard to swallow. It’s just unacceptable.”’

Coyotes defeat Sabres 4-1

‘Buffalo had another injury scare late in the second period when Sam Reinhart went directly to the locker room after a play in the Arizona zone. The forward has rejoined the team for the third and is actually on the ice to start the frame.’