'It was a rare lost point on home ice for Calgary (37-16-8), which is 15-1-2 in its last 18 games at the Saddledome.' … [Read more...] about Sabres capitalize on goalie gaffe, beat Flames 1-0 in OT
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Oilers rout Sabres 6-1 for 4th straight victory
'Connor McDavid, Kailer Yamamoto and Tyson Barrie each had a goal and an assist and the Edmonton Oilers won their fourth in a row, beating the Buffalo Sabres 6-1 on Thursday night.' … [Read more...] about Oilers rout Sabres 6-1 for 4th straight victory
Hinostroza leads Sabres past Maple Leafs in outdoor game
'“It’s really special, being able to chip in and help the team win,” Hinstroza said. “Obviously we got the win, that’s the biggest thing. There’s so many distractions this weekend with family over and everyone at the hotel enjoying themselves, but our team did a great job putting that in the background and coming in and realizing we have a big game to win here."' … [Read more...] about Hinostroza leads Sabres past Maple Leafs in outdoor game
Sabres beat Golden Knights 3-1 in Eichel’s return to Buffalo
'During the pre-game warmup, fans placed signs along the glass in the Vegas end welcoming Eichel. One read, “Thank you, Jack, best of luck in Vegas.” Others were more negative, with one reading, “Thanks for nothing Eichel. Boo,” and another with, “Eichel #9. I’m not mad. I’m disappointed.” One fan behind the benches held up a more diplomatic sign, which read, “Hey, Jack. We … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Golden Knights 3-1 in Eichel’s return to Buffalo
Golden Knights Eichel’s anxieties ease in return to Buffalo
'Wearing his familiar No. 9, Eichel has three goals and four assists in 10 games since making his Vegas debut in a 2-0 loss to Colorado on Feb. 16. Two games later, his first goal for the Golden Knights stood up as the first of two game-winners in a 4-1 victory at San Jose.' … [Read more...] about Golden Knights Eichel’s anxieties ease in return to Buffalo
Panthers beat Sabres 6-1, extend win streak to three games
'“I’ve already looked at the calendar and see that we play them two more times,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “I’ll remind our guys of this game, and it’s a measuring stick for us.”' … [Read more...] about Panthers beat Sabres 6-1, extend win streak to three games
Athanasiou, Petersen team up in Kings’ 3-0 win over Sabres
'“That’s as focused a shutdown effort as you’ll see,” Granato said of the Kings ability to negate chances once they gained the lead. “The first goal of the game is of major significance. They got it, they got the first goal and they were able to really anchor down from that point forward.”' … [Read more...] about Athanasiou, Petersen team up in Kings’ 3-0 win over Sabres
Skinner scores twice and Sabres rally to 5-4 win over Wild
'“I’ve stood here many times and we could complain about breaks going against us, and we can’t do that. It’s just, you make your breaks,” Granato said. “Good teams do that, good players do that,” he added. “Obviously we got a break, but it’s not a break until you take advantage of it. Skinner was ready for it and he did a great job.”' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores twice and Sabres rally to 5-4 win over Wild
Anderson, Sabres beat Maple Leafs 5-1 to snap 6-game skid
'Jacob Bryson, Jeff Skinner and Kyle Okposo also scored to help Buffalo finish off a five-game trip. Seventh in the Atlantic Division, the Sabres improved to 17-30-8 — nine points ahead of last-place Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Anderson, Sabres beat Maple Leafs 5-1 to snap 6-game skid
Raffl scores twice, leads Stars past struggling Sabres 4-2
'Cody Eakin ended a 33-game goalless streak and Tage Thompson also scored for the Sabres, who are 0-6-0 in their last six games and are headed for their 11th straight season of not qualifying for the playoffs. Forty-year-old Craig Anderson stopped 27 shots.' … [Read more...] about Raffl scores twice, leads Stars past struggling Sabres 4-2
Kyrou, Husso spark Blues to 5-3 victory over Sabres
'“It’s always nice to score,” Thompson said. “But I think the main thing is winning. I really wanted to win this one and everyone in the room did too, and it stings a little bit more, especially when you play well like that. And that’s a tough one as well.”' … [Read more...] about Kyrou, Husso spark Blues to 5-3 victory over Sabres
Montembeault, Suzuki help Canadiens beat Sabres, 4-0
'“There’s a lot more jam to their game, their work ethic was higher than the last game that we played against them,” Buffalo forward Alex Tuch said about Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Montembeault, Suzuki help Canadiens beat Sabres, 4-0
Kukan scores twice, Blue Jackets beat Sabres 7-3
'“We just looked tired,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “Tired plays, tired mistakes, physically tired, mentally tired a little. We just couldn’t finish simple stuff.”' … [Read more...] about Kukan scores twice, Blue Jackets beat Sabres 7-3
Rantanen, Newhook lead NHL-best Avalanche past Sabres, 5-3
'“Obviously the end result’s not what we want,” Thompson said. “But I thought we played a full 60, and we played the right way. And that’s what you’ve got to do every night. Now it’s just about finding that consistency, being able to do it every game.”' … [Read more...] about Rantanen, Newhook lead NHL-best Avalanche past Sabres, 5-3
Austin Watson scores winner, Senators beat Sabres 3-1
'“It felt like, OK we won a couple games, and we can just flip a switch on,” Granato said. “And you can’t do that in competition at this level.”' … [Read more...] about Austin Watson scores winner, Senators beat Sabres 3-1