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'“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

'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

'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

'“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

'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

'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

'“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

'“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

'“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

'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

'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