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'“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

'“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

'“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

'“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

'“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

'“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