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'“We played a really good game and it’s a big step in the right direction,” Tuch said. “I thought we corrected a lot of the mistakes we made in games past. We didn’t let that hang over our heads. We just kept our heads up and went to work.”' … [Read more...] about Tuch has 2 goals, assist as Sabres beat Devils 5-4

'“Obviously, there’s a lot of pressure. We can feel that,” Tage Thompson said of the Sabres opening March in playoff contention in a bid to end an 11-year postseason drought. “But we got to learn how to play with that, and that’s something we’re learning to do right now. We’re the same team, we just got to continue to simplify when things get difficult, not complicate the game … [Read more...] about Evangelista scores 2 in Predators 7-3 win over Sabres

'“They make their breaks and they’re ready for their breaks and they get them early in the game,” Granato said. “So you fall behind, you start chasing the game against a team that’s feeling their swagger like they are, and it’s a little more challenging.”' … [Read more...] about Swayman stops 26 shots in Bruins’ 7-0 rout of Sabres

'“We gotta get hot, we gotta get really hot,” Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said. “We gotta go on a run.”' … [Read more...] about Tippett’s hat trick leads Flyers past Buffalo 5-2

'Levi is considered the Sabres’ goalie of the future at a position that’s been mostly unsettled since Ryan Miller’s era ended with his trade to St. Louis during the 2013-14 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Northeastern goalie Levi to 3-year contract

'“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