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'The Sabres announced Meehan’s death on Saturday after being informed by a member of his family. The team said he died Friday. The cause of death and where Meehan died were not immediately available.' … [Read more...] about Gerry Meehan, one of the first Buffalo Sabres players and an influential GM, dies at 79

'“The energy that our fans brought, the energy in the city, where we got to in the second half of the year, excited me,” he added. “I can tell you that I was proud of the way (the players) handled it for a group that has never been there before.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres reward coach Lindy Ruff with 2-year contract extension after breakthrough season in Buffalo

'Rasmus Dahlin forced overtime by tying the game 6:27 into the third period. Jordan Greenway also scored. Luukkonen finished with 22 saves.' … [Read more...] about Newhook scores in OT to lift Canadiens over Sabres 3-2 in Game 7

'“It didn’t get switched,” Ruff said on Sunday with a chuckle, referring to Buffalo’s 2-4 home record this postseason. “But we’re looking forward to giving our fans our best game.”' … [Read more...] about Topsy-turvy Sabres-Canadiens 2nd-round playoff series to be decided with Game 7 at Buffalo on Monday

'“We need to move on. There’s only one game that counts, and that is the game tomorrow,” he added. “We have to play on our toes. We got to play to win. Can’t be afraid.”' … [Read more...] about No practice. Plan for the best. That’s the Ruff approach with Sabres facing elimination vs Canadiens

'Montreal didn’t lead until Evans swept a loose puck over the goal line behind Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to put the Canadiens up 4-3 with 3:45 remaining in the second period. Ivan Demidov set up the goal when his shot glanced off Luukkonen’s glove and then dribbled behind him. Suzuki then scored 10 seconds into a power-play opportunity by converting Juraj Slafkovsky’s one-handed … [Read more...] about Suzuki, Evans cap 2nd-period surge, Canadiens beat Sabres 6-3 to take 3-2 lead in 2nd-round series

'Zach Benson scored for Buffalo, but Alex Lyon allowed four goals on 27 shots. He previously allowed seven goals in six-plus appearances since replacing Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who was was pulled after two periods in a 4-2 loss to Boston in Game 2 of their first-round series.' … [Read more...] about Alex Newhook scores twice as Canadiens beat Sabres 5-1 to tie 2nd-round playoff series at 1 apiece

'It’s an attitude that’s earned Lyon the starting duties in taking over after Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen struggled in a 4-2 loss in Game 2 to Boston. Lyon won four of his next five starts, including a 26-save outing in a 4-2 win in Buffalo’s second-round series opener against the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Alex Lyon’s fiery demeanor fuels Buffalo Sabres’ surge into 2nd round of the playoffs

'Bowen Byram and Ryan McLeod scored on consecutive power-play opportunities in reviving Buffalo’s anemic special-teams unit, and the Sabres defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series on Wednesday night.' … [Read more...] about Byram, McLeod score to revive Sabres power play in 4-2 win over Montreal in 2nd round playoff opener

'A unit that converted just 1 of 24 opportunities in its six-game first-round playoff series against Boston went from being anemic to prolific in a 4-2 second-round series-opening win against Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rediscover their power play in 2nd-round series-opening win over Montreal

'The Sabres acquired the 10th-year player in a trade with the New York Rangers on March 5. Carrick immediately took over as Buffalo’s fourth-line center, and has handled key faceoffs, especially in late-game situations in the Sabres defensive zone.' … [Read more...] about Sabres expect to welcome back center Carrick for 2nd-round playoff series against Montreal

'The Sabres converted 1 of 24 power-play opportunities against Boston. Their 4.2% conversion rate was tied for 865th out of 897 teams having 20 or more opportunities in a playoff series since 1978, according to Sportradar. Buffalo also went 0 for 22 on the power play over its final seven regular-season games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres host Canadiens in 2nd round with youthful teams eager to go on long playoff run

'“We need a couple more goals,” Dahlin added. “To be able to win series down the stretch, you need a good power play. We’re aware of it, and we’re working on it.”' … [Read more...] about Man disadvantage in Buffalo. Sabres advance to 2nd round despite anemic power-play production

'“It was unreal,” said Dahlin, who had a goal and three assists in the series. “I like how we attacked this series as a team. A lot of experienced guys. Playing the way we did all series, it’s pretty cool. We have good things ahead. We can learn a lot from this.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres headed to second round of playoffs with bigger goals in mind

'“It’s one step in the right direction. That’s it,” Tuch said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Bruins 4-1 in Game 6 to reach 2nd round for 1st time since 2007