'“Tage is going to miss some time here, probably significant time unfortunately,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “He fought through the first injury but couldn’t fight through the second one. Credit to him to battle but it’s unfortunate.”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson could miss ‘significant time’ after blocking shot in Sabres loss to Bruins
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Karlsson and Malkin score as Jarry records shutout with Penguins 4-0 win over Sabres
'“I thought they did a good job of clearing second opportunities,” Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said. “We obviously didn’t do enough to score tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Karlsson and Malkin score as Jarry records shutout with Penguins 4-0 win over Sabres
Skinner, Peterka help Sabres beat Wild 3-2
'“Hopefully finding a way to win is going to become a typical way, because we needed to find a way to win tonight,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “I thought it was, in the end, a hell of a gut check for our guys and they pushed through.”' … [Read more...] about Skinner, Peterka help Sabres beat Wild 3-2
Necas scores another OT winner as Hurricanes beat Sabres 3-2
'His latest winner came after the Sabres had possession of the puck for most of the first minute in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Necas scores another OT winner as Hurricanes beat Sabres 3-2
Brink has a goal and assist as the Flyers beat Sabres 5-1 to snap a 3-game skid
'“I thought there was enough generated to get breaks and the question would be, did you earn the break,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “We could have scored, but let’s face it, we didn’t play the way we needed to play.”' … [Read more...] about Brink has a goal and assist as the Flyers beat Sabres 5-1 to snap a 3-game skid
Power gets tiebreaking goal early in third period as Sabres beat Flyers 5-2
'“It wasn’t definitely our best game, but you take the win as best you can,” Power said.' … [Read more...] about Power gets tiebreaking goal early in third period as Sabres beat Flyers 5-2
Luukkonen gets 1st career shutout as Sabres beat Avalanche 4-0
'“It’s really a confidence booster for me and I’ve been waiting for a long time,” said Luukkonen, who won for the second time in three starts.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen gets 1st career shutout as Sabres beat Avalanche 4-0
Sabres’ Connor Clifton suspended by NHL for two games for head shot to Devils’ Nico Hischier
'Clifton will lose nearly $35,000 in pay, and that money will go to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund, the league’s Department of Player Safety announced Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Connor Clifton suspended by NHL for two games for head shot to Devils’ Nico Hischier
Erik Haula scores twice as New Jersey Devils beat Buffalo Sabres 5-4
'“We play 82 games. It’s a grind and this is evidence of it,’' Sabres coach Don Granato said. “We have to deal with it and make the best of it. Ukko is the least of my concerns. He was good.”' … [Read more...] about Erik Haula scores twice as New Jersey Devils beat Buffalo Sabres 5-4
Jake Allen stops 36 shots as Canadiens beat Sabres 3-1
'“We had some chances, a lot from outside,” Skinner said. “We just needed a little bit more urgency, I think ... it doesn’t matter unless you score, so we’ve got to find a way to do that.”' … [Read more...] about Jake Allen stops 36 shots as Canadiens beat Sabres 3-1
Skinner, Samuelsson and Cozens score to lead the Sabres to a 3-1 victory over the Islanders
'Mattias Samuelsson and Dylan Cozens also scored for Buffalo, while Casey Mittelstadt had two assists. Eric Comrie made 24 saves in his first start of the season for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Skinner, Samuelsson and Cozens score to lead the Sabres to a 3-1 victory over the Islanders
Adam Ruzicka scores the go-ahead goal for the Flames, who beat the sloppy Sabres 4-3
'Turnovers were an issue.' … [Read more...] about Adam Ruzicka scores the go-ahead goal for the Flames, who beat the sloppy Sabres 4-3
Cozens scores in OT, lifts Buffalo Sabres to 3-2 win over Tampa Bay Lightning
'“That would be frustrating to lose that game,” Cozens said. “But those are the type of games we need to win. Low scoring, gritty games and games where we just find a way.”' … [Read more...] about Cozens scores in OT, lifts Buffalo Sabres to 3-2 win over Tampa Bay Lightning
Cizikas scores in third period as Islanders beat Sabres 3-2 to win opener
'“We looked a lot more like ourselves, more instances of speed and attack,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “Just before they scored that winning goal we hit two goal posts so the game could have gone the other way. We all have our own opinions on the final goal.”' … [Read more...] about Cizikas scores in third period as Islanders beat Sabres 3-2 to win opener
Kreider scores twice in Rangers’ season-opening 5-1 win over Sabres
'“Our biggest challenge was not pulling the trigger,” Granato said, in noting how Peterka’s goal came after Owen Power’s initial shot was blocked. “We didn’t do that enough tonight. That was probably the biggest contributor to our demise.”' … [Read more...] about Kreider scores twice in Rangers’ season-opening 5-1 win over Sabres