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'“It’s been the toughest stretch of my career, for sure,” Olofsson said. “I haven’t scored in a long time. So it definitely felt good.”' … [Read more...] about Olofsson scores twice in Sabres’ 6-3 win over Islanders

'“It’s nice, any time you can contribute to the team’s success it’s a good feeling. That’s why you play the game,” said Skinner, who had seven goals all of last season. “To be able to contribute, to play, to win, it’s a good feeling and we’ll take it into the next game to try to be good again.”' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores 4 goals, Sabres top skidding Canadiens 5-3

'“It’s aggravating. It’s frustrating,” coach Don Granato said. “But we need to make sure our belief system is strong so our passion and energy show on every shift.”' … [Read more...] about Voracek scores in OT, Blue Jackets rally to beat Sabres 4-3

'Along with Tuch, former Golden Knights Peyton Krebs and Cody Eakin also returned for the first time. The trio started for the Sabres. They were greeted by a tribute video in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Vegas closes first half of season with 5-2 win over Buffalo

'Dylan Cozens scored for Buffalo, which has lost its last six meetings with the Avalanche. Dustin Tokarski, who was activated earlier from the non-roster list, had 32 saves. “I loved our battle, our compete,” said Sabres coach Don Granato, whose team has been hit hard by injuries and illness in recent weeks. “They never quit. I told our guys they probably deserved better … [Read more...] about Rantanen has goal, assist, Avalanche beat Sabres 4-1

'Anderson lost his bid for his 44th career shutout when Shayne Gostisbehere scored from the deep slot on a power play at 11:30 of the third period. Anderson’s most recent shutout came with Ottawa when he stopped 35 shots in a 4-0 victory over Buffalo on March 26, 2019.' … [Read more...] about Anderson makes 27 saves in return as Sabres top Coyotes 3-1

'Season opening starter Craig Anderson and backup Dustin Tokarski are traveling with the team. But they have yet to be cleared to play, leaving open a possibility the Sabres will have to sign another goalie.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ goalie ranks get thinner; Houser in COVID protocol

'Buffalo is already missing four goalies due to injury. Dell’s suspension means the team will likely need to sign another netminder before leaving for a three-game western swing starting at Arizona on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dell suspended 3 games, thinning team’s goalie ranks

'“You sit here after the fact and you say, ’Yeah, it could’ve been the other way after the first 10 minutes,’” Granato said. “But the way we did not respond after that is an indicator, to me, that we didn’t have a strong enough foundation going into the game.' … [Read more...] about Ennis’ hat trick is all Ottawa needs vs. Buffalo in 5-0 win

'“I challenged our guys from a leadership perspective,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “The teams that are successful, you have leadership right throughout the entire team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres win 6-3, hand Flyers 11th straight loss

'Buffalo built a 2-0 advantage in the opening seven minutes. Dahlin skated up the left wing and beat Holtby with a backhand for his seventh goal at 2:47 of the first. Dahlin, the Sabres’ lone All-Star, then assisted on a power-play goal from Quinn, the Sabres’ first-round pick in 2020 playing his second game since being called up from the minors.' … [Read more...] about Robertson, Seguin rally Stars to 5-4 win over Sabres

'“I was pumped,” Houser said. “Any time you can seal it with an empty-netter and run out the last 40 seconds with a two-goal lead, I like our chances. It’s much better than them buzzing around, 6-on-5, us only up a goal. It was more fun to play that last 40 seconds after (Tuch) buried that.”' … [Read more...] about Houser strong in season debut, Sabres beat Senators 3-1

'Skinner lamented that the Sabres “had the lead, we had a power play, and we have to find a way to close those games out.”' … [Read more...] about Larkin scores 2 in Red Wings’ 3-2 OT win over Sabres

'“It was lethargic. You have to find something there, you have to dig and fight harder than that,” Buffalo coach Tony Granato said. “I said the guys after, you’ve got to look in the mirror. It should be extremely disappointing to everybody in that room.”' … [Read more...] about Bertuzzi, Nedeljkovic lead Red Wings past Sabres 4-0

'“Our guys deserved to win,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “They worked for it. They earned it from the first drop of the puck all the way to the end.”' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores twice as Sabres beat Predators 4-1