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'“And if you were to say before the year we would be in this spot, most people would have laughed,” he added. “So we’re getting there. We just have to keep pushing and we have to continue to know that what we’re doing works, and we cannot become impatient with the results.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres preach patience to a young squad in playoff race

'“Down the stretch, every point matters, so it’s huge and everyone realizes this in the locker room,” Buffalo’s Tyson Jost said. “We care so much and want it and that’s good to see and we’ve just got to keep pushing and focus on the next game and keep putting together wins here.”' … [Read more...] about Capitals tie it late, come back to beat Sabres in shootout

Buffalo takes losing streak into game against Toronto (AP) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Toronto Coverage

'“I think we played less tight than we have the last few games. I don’t know if we got to fearless yet. I think there’s a whole other level for us,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “Without compromising defensively, I felt we still generated enough to win a hockey game.”' … [Read more...] about Panarin scores in OT, Rangers beat Sabres 2-1

'The Sabres have dropped five of six to find themselves sliding out of the Eastern Conference playoff race, and in jeopardy of extending their NHL-record playoff drought to a 12th consecutive season.' … [Read more...] about Benn has goal, 2 assists in Stars’ 10-4 rout of Sabres

'“We knew it was going to be a tough game, second night of a back to back,” Okposo said. “I think fatigue set in a little bit in the second, just kind of mental fatigue. We just started to make some mistakes. ... We had chances to win the game and tie the game back up and just didn’t capitalize.”' … [Read more...] about Bailey, Fasching lead Islanders to 3-2 win over Sabres

'“He’s got 50-plus for a reason, he doesn’t need many (shots),” Granato said. “He’s done that to lots of teams and goaltenders, and he was ready for his opportunities. That’s what makes him special.”' … [Read more...] about McDavid scores 2 in Oilers’ 3-2 win over Sabres

'“We needed a big response after our last game,” said Thompson, who opened the scoring with his team-leading 42nd goal and added an assist. “I think we were on our heels a little bit last game and I think tonight coming in we just wanted to make sure that no matter what happened, whether they get a push or not, we’re stepping on the gas the whole time.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson, Quinn score as Sabres beat slumping Lightning 5-3

'Casey Mittelstadt scored for Buffalo and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 35 shots But his unusual tripping penalty led to Orlov’s power-play goal and turned the game as the Sabres dropped their second straight.' … [Read more...] about Bruins rout Sabres 7-1, become fastest team to 100 points

'“Not a lot of lessons this time of year. You’ve got to win,” Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said. “We didn’t come out and play well enough in the first two periods to win a game. We move on and we try to win the next one.”' … [Read more...] about Robinson scores 3 goals in Blue Jackets’ 5-3 win over Sabres

'“I think everyone stepped up. We knew that was a big game,” Thompson said. “We have a group that’s really hungry in here to succeed. And I think everyone in here takes that to heart.”' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens scores 3 in Sabres’ 7-4 rout of Capitals

'Without revealing the nature of the players’ injuries, Adams said Tuch does not require surgery and is projected to return before the end of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Tuch on IR; Dahlin ruled out against Capitals

'“The mind just shut off and you worry about the next shot,” said Anderson, who made 26 saves in the third period. “Whatever the shot clock got to, it got to. That is about as good a game as I have played in a while. I was good mentally as in being sharp and in the moment. And that is tough to do. This was a night where I did.”' … [Read more...] about Anderson makes 53 saves, Skinner powers Sabres past Panthers

'“It feels nice for my team, that’s more important than me, we’re trying to push for the playoffs right now,” Lyubushkin said. “It’s important for us game by game. If you want to make the playoffs, everyone is important. The goalie made a lot of saves. Everyone made a difference.”' … [Read more...] about Lyubushkin scores in overtime as Sabres top Lightning 6-5

'“We got to forget about this one. Yup, we can’t play like that in the first 10 minutes,” said Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, who was also bothered by seeing so many Maple Leafs fans celebrating O’Reilly’s third goal by littering the ice with hats.' … [Read more...] about New addition O’Reilly sparks Leafs in 6-3 win over Sabres