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'“He’s got some real good offensive instincts. You see it in practice, you see the shot that he took, the quick release, perfectly placed,” Granato said. “Usually 5-on-5 through the regular 60 minutes of a game, (Jokiharju) is very responsible and focused so much on defense that you don’t get to see his offensive touch.”' … [Read more...] about Cozens ties it late, Jokiharju scores in OT to lift Sabres past Wild, 3-2

'Buffalo reverted to its inconsistencies by dropping to 9-8 in its past 17, and failing to build off a 7-0 victory over the Kings on Tuesday night. Eric Comrie stopped 27 shots in losing his sixth consecutive start and dropping to 1-6 this season.' … [Read more...] about Stolarz makes 45 saves to help Panthers beat Sabres 4-0 for 10th straight road victory

'The Sabres listed Luukkonen as day to day without revealing the nature of the injury or when he was hurt. Luukkonen is coming off a 33-save outing in a 7-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday in becoming Buffalo’s first player to register four shutouts in a season since Ryan Miller in 2011-12.' … [Read more...] about Sabres starting goalie Luukkonen sidelined with a lower-body injury, listed as day to day

'“I try to keep a level head. But I think when we’re (leading) it’s easier,” Luukkonen said in becoming Buffalo’s first goalie with four shutouts in one year since Ryan Miller’s six in 2011-12. “You can look at the stats and it’s a huge thing in a game, who gets the first goal. So I think that was one of the more important things today.”' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen stops 33 shots, Greenway scores twice in Buffalo Sabres’ 7-0 rout of Los Angeles Kings

'The second-year player appeared to hurt his left hand during practice a day earlier and left the ice to have tests. Speaking before the Sabres’ home game against the Los Angeles Kings, Granato said Power will be reevaluated next week, which should provide a better timetable on when he can return.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Owen Power is listed as week to week after appearing to hurt left hand in practice

'“We need to elevate work ethic, compete level, specifically to the net. Period,” Granato said. “We didn’t go to the net. I don’t think we were willing to work. We didn’t work hard enough to the front of the net.”' … [Read more...] about Hofer stops 33 shots, Neighbours scores 2 in St. Louis Blues 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres

'“I’d be lying if I said we weren’t getting frustrated,” said Casey Mittelstadt, whose snap shot from the left circle was turned aside by Oettinger just in time with 10 seconds remaining.' … [Read more...] about Jake Oettinger stops 47 shots as Dallas Stars edge Buffalo Sabres 2-1

'“I think (it’s) just a stretch right now where everything goes in,” Peterka said. “I think I’m not playing a different game. I’m shooting as much as I shot before and right now things are just going in.”' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka scores twice as Sabres beat Sharks 5-2

'It was Buffalo’s first win in 14 games this season when trailing by at least two goals after the first period.' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka has two goals as Buffalo Sabres rally for 5-3 victory over Los Angeles Kings

'While the Sabres looked sluggish and shaky in their first game after traveling to the West Coast, the Ducks looked energized despite playing their third game in four days.' … [Read more...] about Silfverberg scores twice as Ducks beat Sabres 4-2 to halt 3-game losing streak

'“The chances were even, and maybe favored us,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “We didn’t score tonight and it becomes more disappointing because then not only can you look at what you didn’t score on, you look right back at, ‘OK, how did you give up the goals?’ And you’re frustrated either way you go about.”' … [Read more...] about Paul and Motte score early, Lightning beat Sabres 3-1 for 5th straight win

'“He’s a young goalie and a young guy that continues to get better every day through the right practices,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “He’s very adamant about making himself better. He’s using every experience that he’s been given, every opportunity he’s had over the last year to become better.”' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen makes 19 saves for 2nd straight shutout, Sabres beat Blackhawks 3-0

'The Blackhawks had made it to town, which is usually enough for the NHL to decide to go on with a game. But a lake effect storm was projected to dump 2 feet of snow on the region.' … [Read more...] about NHL postpones Blackhawks-Sabres game in Buffalo because of snow-related travel restrictions

'“I talked about how well we’ve been playing as a team, and that gives me confidence, too,” Luukkonen said. “I think that’s a key as a goalie, when you have confidence and you feel good in the net, that kind of boosts your own game, too. Just I feel like getting a couple good starts in a row helps a lot, too. Getting trust from your coaching staff, too. It’s all those things … [Read more...] about Luukkonen gets his second shutout of the season, Sabres beat Sharks 3-0

'“We played a really good game,” Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin said. “Just got to put the puck in the net. It’s frustrating, but it is what it is.”' … [Read more...] about Sam Lafferty scores and Thatcher Demko makes 26 saves as the Canucks blank the Sabres