'Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch also scored in the first period for the Sabres, who earned their first win in six tries against the third-year Kraken. With 71 points, Buffalo is four behind Washington for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot with 13 games left.' … [Read more...] about Skinner nets hat trick, Sabres chase Daccord with early barrage in 6-2 win over Kraken
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Red Wings beat Sabres 4-1, ending 7-game losing streak to boost chance at a wild-card spot
'The Sabres, with 14 games left on their schedule, are five points behind Detroit in a chase that also includes New Jersey and Pittsburgh. “There’s urgency at this time of year for everybody,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings beat Sabres 4-1, ending 7-game losing streak to boost chance at a wild-card spot
The suddenly surging Buffalo Sabres have inched their way back into playoff race with 8-3-1 run
'“Our belief is higher than ever right now,” Cozens said after scoring in a 4-0 win over the New York Islanders on Thursday night. “I think I said it a month ago, maybe weeks ago, that we still believe in this room that we can do it. And that’s what we’re doing right now.”' … [Read more...] about The suddenly surging Buffalo Sabres have inched their way back into playoff race with 8-3-1 run
Luukkonen makes 21 saves as Buffalo Sabres beat New York Islanders 4-0 for third straight win
'“I think we have confidence. We know we can beat any team. And, we know that every game matters a lot right now,” Cozens said. “If we’re gonna go down, we’re gonna go down with a fight. We’re going to play like we honestly have nothing to lose.”' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen makes 21 saves as Buffalo Sabres beat New York Islanders 4-0 for third straight win
Byram scores 2 in Sabres’ 7-3 rout of Red Wings. Detroit drops its 6th straight
'“That’s a big two points for us in the standings, so just got to keep chugging along here,” Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram said. “I think you’re always kind of watching (the standings). I think you try to use it as as motivation. ... We’re gonna work as hard as we can and hopefully we can string a few more wins together here.”' … [Read more...] about Byram scores 2 in Sabres’ 7-3 rout of Red Wings. Detroit drops its 6th straight
Sabres overcome 2-goal deficit and disallowed OT goal in 3-2 shootout win over Oilers
'Jacob Bryson and the Buffalo Sabres got the rare and unusual opportunity of celebrating one win twice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres overcome 2-goal deficit and disallowed OT goal in 3-2 shootout win over Oilers
Forsberg’s hat trick leads Predators over Sabres 4-2
'“It was nice to get it out of the way,” Byram said. “Obviously, not the way you want your first game with a new team to end, but that’s the way it goes. We’ll head back to Buffalo now and I’ll try to get my life somewhat sorted and get ready to play again.”' … [Read more...] about Forsberg’s hat trick leads Predators over Sabres 4-2
Barron scores go-ahead goal, Jets use 3rd-period surge to beat Sabres 5-2 and tie for Central lead
'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 30 of the 33 shots he faced, and the Sabres dropped to 5-2 in their past seven games while failing to build off a 7-2 win over Vegas a night earlier.' … [Read more...] about Barron scores go-ahead goal, Jets use 3rd-period surge to beat Sabres 5-2 and tie for Central lead
With trade talks increasing, Okposo, Girgensons shine in what could be their final week with Sabres
'Off the ice, neither was willing to discuss whether they’re open to being dealt with the NHL’s trade deadline approaching on Friday. Their preference is to not create a distraction for a young team attempting to make one last-gasp to climb back into the playoff race.' … [Read more...] about With trade talks increasing, Okposo, Girgensons shine in what could be their final week with Sabres
Dylan Cozens scores two short-handed goals as Sabres beat Golden Knights 7-2
'“What are you going to do, worry about the past?” said Skinner, who added two assists and reached the 20-goal mark for the 10th time in his 14 seasons. “For us, we keep moving forward. We got another game (Sunday night). And we try and keep the good things in our game going.”' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens scores two short-handed goals as Sabres beat Golden Knights 7-2
Dahlin scores in overtime to give Buffalo Sabres 3-2 win over Tampa Bay Lightning
'“One of the best in the world,” Mittelstadt said of Dahlin. “We’re lucky to have him, for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Dahlin scores in overtime to give Buffalo Sabres 3-2 win over Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL fines Sabres coach Granato and Maple Leafs coach Keefe $25,000 each for arguing with officials
'Granato was issued a bench minor in the third period of Buffalo’s 3-2 loss at Florida, after questioning officials for penalizing Zach Benson for tripping, while suggesting they missed several calls against the Panthers earlier in the game.' … [Read more...] about NHL fines Sabres coach Granato and Maple Leafs coach Keefe $25,000 each for arguing with officials
Matthew Tkachuk scores in return, Florida Panthers defeat Buffalo Sabres 3-2
'“I think against any team in this league, you’re not going to get to the net easy,” Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said. “That’s why you get rewarded when you get there, you have to pay a price to get there. I think, as a team, we can do a better job of doing that.”' … [Read more...] about Matthew Tkachuk scores in return, Florida Panthers defeat Buffalo Sabres 3-2
Mittelstadt’s shootout goal seals Buffalo Sabres 3-2 win over Carolina Hurricanes
'The teams traded goals 73 seconds apart in the third period with Necas scoring a power-play goal with 5:18 left with a one-timer from the left circle. The Sabres responded with Power tying the game by pinching into the slot and converting a pass from Peyton Krebs by snapping it inside the left post.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt’s shootout goal seals Buffalo Sabres 3-2 win over Carolina Hurricanes
Connor Clifton breaks tie with his 1st goal in nearly a year, Sabres beat Blue Jackets 2-1
'“It’s always nice to contribute offensively,” Clifton said. “I’ve got some chances, missed some chances and they just haven’t been going in. It’s just part of it. You don’t try to change anything. I don’t focus on it too much.”' … [Read more...] about Connor Clifton breaks tie with his 1st goal in nearly a year, Sabres beat Blue Jackets 2-1