'Victor Olofsson had a goal and an assist, Sam Reinhart, Jeff Skinner and Marcus Johansson scored, and Jack Eichel had two assists for Buffalo (5-0-1), which has won its first four home games for the first time since 2006-07. The Sabres have a season-opening six-game point streak for the first time since going 6-0-2 in 2008-09.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out Stars, hand them sixth loss in seven games
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Sabres put together complete effort in 4-0 win over Stars
'"That's the way it's going to be in this league, especially when you're playing good teams like that. It's going to be tight, you're going to have to be patient and you have to keep playing tight defensively and wait for your opportunities, and when you get them, you have to capitalize."' … [Read more...] about Sabres put together complete effort in 4-0 win over Stars
At the Horn: Stars 0 - Sabres 4
'The Sabres kept their foot on the pedal with a pair of third-period goals and went on to earn a 4-0 win over the Stars. At 5-0-1, it's the first time the team has earned points in six straight contests to open a campaign since going 6-0-2 at the start of the 2008-09 season.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Stars 0 – Sabres 4
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks recall Houser from Cincinnati (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Taco night at the Ullmarks: How Sabres' Swedes support each other off ice
'"All of us speak pretty good English, but it’s another thing with small talk," Rochester goalie Jonas Johansson, 24, said following a recent practice at Blue Cross Arena. "It’s hard. You almost have to think before you speak when you’re with North American guys. It’s easy to feel like you’re sort of on the outside. You can understand what they say, but you don’t say anything … [Read more...] about Taco night at the Ullmarks: How Sabres’ Swedes support each other off ice
Sabres recall forward Curtis Lazar from Rochester
'Barring another injury, the roster move will give the Sabres 13 forwards when they face the Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks on the road. Winger Conor Sheary remains "week to week" with an upper-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall forward Curtis Lazar from Rochester
Sabres Mailbag: Why isn't Rasmus Dahlin playing more?
'The Sabres are trying to put Dahlin in the best position to succeed. At the moment, it's clear Dahlin is placing too much pressure on himself. The best way to handle a young player's development is to be smart about usage. He's not ready to play more than 20 minutes a game. That time will come. For now, Krueger will continue to put Dahlin in situations to help build … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Why isn’t Rasmus Dahlin playing more?
Rasmus Dahlin could enjoy greatest offensive season by Sabres defenseman
'Dahlin, of course, will likely cool off. At his current pace entering this afternoon’s home game against the Dallas Stars, he would score 115 points over an 82-game campaign.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin could enjoy greatest offensive season by Sabres defenseman
Sabres tell Henri Jokijarju, Victor Olofsson they’re staying in NHL
'“They’re both out hunting for places to live,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said today inside KeyBank Center. “But, again, the competition in the league doesn’t stop. The pressure on you doesn’t stop to perform.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres tell Henri Jokijarju, Victor Olofsson they’re staying in NHL
Sabres recall Curtis Lazar from Amerks
'Lazar signed a one-year, one-way contract worth $700,000 on July 1. The former first-round pick recorded one assist in his first three games with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Curtis Lazar from Amerks
Sullivan: Bills, Sabres finally giving fans reason to buy in
'They still give up too many good scoring chances. They’ve been bad in their own end for long stretches of the young season and blew two-goal leads in the third period of their last two games. It was a jarring reminder of last year, when they squandered leads on a regular basis and fell apart after Thanksgiving. Still, this year feels diferent.' … [Read more...] about Sullivan: Bills, Sabres finally giving fans reason to buy in
Monday's Dallas Coverage
Buffalo plays Dallas, seeks 4th straight home win (AP) Stars looks to rebound from recent skid vs. Sabres (Field Level Media) Stars at Sabres preview (NHL.com) How to watch Stars vs. Sabres: Live stream, game time, TV channel, lineup (DallasStars.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Dallas Coverage
Sabres' Dahlin knows why he didn't play late in the third on Saturday
'“It was a 1-0 lead and we have better players in our D-zone, so that’s how it is.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin knows why he didn’t play late in the third on Saturday
Jokiharju impressing with confidence, poise in defensive zone
'"He's a really good young player, good puck-moving defenseman," Scandella said. "He's playing with confidence out there, so I feel like it's really working between us."' … [Read more...] about Jokiharju impressing with confidence, poise in defensive zone
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Tage Thompson's overtime goal lifts Amerks to victory (Buffalo News) Amerks rally in third, top Wolf Pack in shootout (Amerks.com) Rochester comes back on Pack for shootout win (HartfordWolfPack.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage