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'“We struggled,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “We complicated the simple. We did not look like ourselves. We had some extremely golden opportunities to score, we just couldn’t convert. Their goaltender played well but I think we made him look ever better.”' … [Read more...] about Brian Elliott makes 28 saves, Lightning beat Sabres 5-0

'“We blow the opportunity to get two points or bring it to overtime for one point. It’s frustrating,” coach Don Granato said. “It’s a lost game in the last minute, but the silver lining is our guys will grow from it.”' … [Read more...] about Bennett scores late, Panthers rally to beat Sabres 4-3

'The 6-foot-6, 214-pound defenseman was more than a point-a-game player for Michigan, had a hat trick at the world junior championship before it was called off and played almost 22 minutes a game for Canada at the Winter Olympics in Beijing. Power will get some valuable experience by suiting up with the Sabres, who will not make the playoffs for the 11th consecutive season.' … [Read more...] about Power signs with Sabres as Michigan to NHL exodus begins

'“A couple little sloppy mistakes by us and they capitalize on that,” Skinner said of the change in momentum.' … [Read more...] about Aho, Staal help Hurricanes beat Sabres to earn playoff spot

'Earning a point for the ninth time in 10 games (6-1-3), Buffalo held off being eliminated from the playoffs for an NHL-record 11th consecutive season.' … [Read more...] about Olofsson rallies Sabres in 4-2 win over Hurricanes

'“The entirety of the game, we just couldn’t get the emotional energy,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “I give our guys credit for trying to find it and fight. But we just didn’t have that jump, that zip, that we have when we’re fresh.”' … [Read more...] about Panthers beat Sabres 5-3 to clinch playoff berth

'“I think this game is a start to that. And obviously, we’ve got a lot of work to do,” added Krebs, who had a goal and assist. “But now, that was a lot of fun. When playoffs hopefully come around here soon, it’s going to be electric.”' … [Read more...] about Olofsson scores go-ahead goal in Sabres 4-3 win over Preds

'“I stood down here 10 years ago upon my induction into the Sabres hall of fame, and I remember saying that night, this is the only job I ever wanted. This is the only place I wanted to be,” Jeanneret said during a 15-minute ceremony held before the Sabres’ 4-3 win over the Nashville Predators. “I meant every word on that particular night. And boy, do I mean it now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres raise banner honoring longtime broadcaster Jeanneret

'“We generated a lot of chances,” Girgensons said. “Sometimes goalies make big stops. Especially in OT there, we had a golden opportunity and the goalie just came up big for them.”' … [Read more...] about Wheeler lifts Jets to 3-2 shootout win over Sabres

'The surge comes at a time most non-contenders fade, and it’s a signal of the team finally showing glimpses of buying into Granato’s season-long message to play without hesitation or fear.' … [Read more...] about Surging Sabres show signs of blossoming in late-season run

'“I was already halfway to the bench,” Thompson said. “I turned around and saw them chasing me down. I had no clue.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson winner with 10.6 left, Sabres rally past Blackhawks

'“I like how our guys responded but we let it slip away late,″ Sabres coach Don Granato said. ”We got a point out of it but we had to push through in a tough building. They battled and fought all night long.”' … [Read more...] about Miller scores in OT, Rangers beat Sabres 5-4

'After Buffalo’s Tage Thompson and Kuznetsov traded shootout goals, Ovechkin scored on Washington’s third opportunity. He drove in from the right side and faked going forehand before going backhand to chip the puck in over Dustin Tokarski at the left post.' … [Read more...] about Ovechkin seals Capitals’ 4-3 shootout win over Sabres

'“Guys are not getting comfortable with one or two games,” Girgensons said. “That was a fun game to play against a good team. Kind of a playoff type of game. It was back and forth.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson leads Sabres to 4-3 shootout win over Penguins

'Casey Mittelstadt had a goal and an assist, and Jeff Skinner scored in regulation for the Sabres, who have won four of their last five games. Craig Anderson made 30 saves for his 20th win.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin’s OT goal lifts Sabres over Canucks 3-2