'“We’re going to wake up tomorrow and get ready to go to Nashville to play there Saturday night,” Sabres forward Casey Mittelstadt said. “What happens, happens there, and we’re going to get ready for the next one.”' … [Read more...] about Kyle Connor breaks 3rd-period tie, Jets beat Sabres 4-2
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Kraken make it 6 in a row with 4-3 win over Sabres
'“We had some momentum for the majority of the game and we kind of sat back a little bit,” Tuch said. “Got a little frustration, left some spots open in the D-zone, and that’s when they capitalized.”' … [Read more...] about Kraken make it 6 in a row with 4-3 win over Sabres
Ersson gets first career NHL shutout as Flyers beat Sabres
'“I thought tonight our guys looked and felt emotionally drained,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “They just had a really difficult time executing things that they execute simple. They didn’t look like themselves. We fought the puck all night and we didn’t look fast.”' … [Read more...] about Ersson gets first career NHL shutout as Flyers beat Sabres
Dahlin, Olofsson help Sabres beat Wild 6-5 in OT
'It’s the third straight win in which the Sabres lost a lead and came back to get the victory in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin, Olofsson help Sabres beat Wild 6-5 in OT
Sabres pay tribute to Bills safety Damar Hamlin
'Fans throughout the crowd held up signs saying “DH3” with a heart in it or “Love For Damar” and were shown on the video board showing support for Hamlin. The pregame celebration saw the crowd, with many wearing Bills jerseys, rise to their feet, applauding and cheering for Hamlin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pay tribute to Bills safety Damar Hamlin
Sabres beat Capitals in OT with Bills’ Damar Hamlin on mind
'It was evident from the “LOVE FOR 3” shirts players wore into the arena to Hamlin’s jersey number in Bills colors on the lapel of general manager Kevyn Adams, who did not even want to talk about Tage Thompson’s hat trick and his team’s seventh victory in eight games. He and the Sabres were entirely focused on Hamlin, the Bills safety who remained hospitalized in critical … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Capitals in OT with Bills’ Damar Hamlin on mind
Tuch’s 2nd goal gives Sabres 4-3 win in OT over Bruins
'“Everybody knows how good they’ve been at home,” Luukkonen said in a joyful and loud Sabres’ locker room. “I feel like guys are really confident now and it shows.”' … [Read more...] about Tuch’s 2nd goal gives Sabres 4-3 win in OT over Bruins
Okposo scores 3 times as Sabres beat Red Wings 6-3
'Okposo “is a guy that has embedded himself and his family in this community,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “This is life and lots of people in life and death situations, lots of families, too many lost loved ones, too many felt the pain of this storm that went through, and to have a guy like (Okposo) that loves this community score three I felt was appropriate.”' … [Read more...] about Okposo scores 3 times as Sabres beat Red Wings 6-3
Sabres, Bills send support to city devastated by blizzard
'With Buffalo’s streets reopened, the Sabres placed their focus on playing with no practice time. Players who live near the Sabres’ downtown arena and practice facility, got in some skating there during the break. Others living outside the city managed to get some ice time at a suburban rink.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Bills send support to city devastated by blizzard
Sabres game at Columbus postponed due to travel restrictions
'Buffalo is next scheduled to play on Thursday night, when it hosts the Detroit Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres game at Columbus postponed due to travel restrictions
Sabres top Golden Knights 3-2 for first-ever win in Vegas
'Jeff Skinner, Tage Thompson and Lawrence Pilut scored to help Buffalo get its first win at Vegas after coming in 0-3-1 all-time. The Sabres improved to 6-2-1 in December, after going 4-9-1 the previous month, and moved into a fourth-place tie with Florida in the Atlantic Division with 34 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Golden Knights 3-2 for first-ever win in Vegas
Skinner scores 2, Thompson gets 1 as Sabres beat Coyotes 5-2
'“We just kept battling,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “I love that part of our game. That is not an easy team to play, and their goaltender was outstanding. I thought Skinner coming back in the lineup was significant, every impactful.”' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores 2, Thompson gets 1 as Sabres beat Coyotes 5-2
Thompson, Luukkonen lead Sabres over Avalanche, 4-2
'“A lot of poise to set that goal up and really set a tone by (Casey) Mittelstadt, Thompson and Tuch,” Sabres coach Don Granato said of his top line. “Impressive start and our guys were dialed in all the way through. It wouldn’t have been nice to chase that game.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson, Luukkonen lead Sabres over Avalanche, 4-2
Thompson scores 2, Anderson stops 40; Sabres beat Kings 6-0
'The Sabres offense went from managing just three shots in the first period to a six-goal third period, with Tage Thompson scoring a pair on the power play. Victor Olofsson and JJ Peterka scored goals 13 seconds apart, and Alex Tuch and Peyton Krebs also scored.' … [Read more...] about Thompson scores 2, Anderson stops 40; Sabres beat Kings 6-0
Letang returns from stroke, Penguins beat Sabres 3-1
'“That first period wasn’t our best,” Krebs said. “It started with some penalties that kind of ruined the flow a little bit.”' … [Read more...] about Letang returns from stroke, Penguins beat Sabres 3-1