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Observations: Collision sidelines Alex Tuch in final minutes of Sabres' loss

'There wasn’t a substantive update on Tuch’s condition after the game. Initial testing revealed no concussion, but imaging was needed to determine if there was any structural damage to the shoulder, said Granato. The Sabres needed every difference-making forward against an opponent that played shutdown defense as soon as it took a 1-0 lead with 3:05 remaining in the second … [Read more...] about Observations: Collision sidelines Alex Tuch in final minutes of Sabres’ loss

Buffalo News |

Mike Harrington: A loss to learn from on and off the ice at the start of Sabres' big week

'"We have to continue to mold our identity," right winger Kyle Okposo said. "We have to continue to mold the framework of our game so we can try and play that way all the time. That's just the NHL. ... You have to find your strengths and you have to play them because if you try to play somebody else's game, more often than not, you're going to lose unless you're one of the two … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: A loss to learn from on and off the ice at the start of Sabres’ big week

Buffalo News |

Sabres suffer 3-0 loss to Kings as KeyBank Center celebrates "Kids Takeover Day"

'There were plenty of chances for both teams, especially the Sabres, despite being outshot 24-14 through the first two periods. Dustin Tokarski wound up letting one go past him in the 2nd period, the only goal he allowed all game as the Kings scored two empty-netters as time wound down. Tokarski made 29 saves in the loss.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suffer 3-0 loss to Kings as KeyBank Center celebrates “Kids Takeover Day”

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Athanasiou scores twice, Kings shut out Sabres

'"It was just kind of a grind-it-out game and that's the game you have to learn how to play sometimes," Sabres forward Kyle Okposo said. "And I thought that we did a decent enough job sticking with our game plan. Yeah, we turned the puck over quite a bit, I thought, but they did a good job. I mean, give them credit. They stayed in their structure very well tonight and we just … [Read more...] about Athanasiou scores twice, Kings shut out Sabres

NHL.com |

Sabres unable to solve Kings' defense in tight loss

'"That's as focused a shutdown effort as you'll see," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "It was much like a playoff game. They needed the two points because they're in a playoff race and that's what they were playing for. They weren't playing for anything else but, 'How do we get these two points and slow this team down?' They did a heck of a job in that and that's something we … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to solve Kings’ defense in tight loss

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