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'“He understands the situation we’re in is unacceptable, and the players do, everybody does,” Adams said of the second-year coach.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach on hot seat; GM says team’s play ‘unacceptable’

'“It was a very bad game,” Ristolainen said. “I feel like every time we were kind of getting back at it, getting the momentum in their zone, and getting some good shifts then we made a mistake. I made unfortunately a lot of mistakes today that cost us the game.”' … [Read more...] about Martin scores 2 to help Islanders beat Sabres 5-2

'Buffalo pulled Hutton for an extra skater with about 1:40 remaining, but couldn’t get the tying goal.' … [Read more...] about Buchnevich, Shesterkin lead Rangers to 3-2 win over Sabres

'“The guys have stuck together. No one’s turned on each other and it’s a positive mindset. It’s just currently not working for us,” Eichel said. “No one feels sorry for us in this league. We don’t feel sorry for ourselves. We just need to dig ourselves out of this and find a way to feel good about our game.”' … [Read more...] about Hart stops 28 shots; Flyers blank Sabres 3-0 again

'Elliott improved to 5-1 this season and upped his career record to 15-2-2 with four shutouts against the Sabres, including a 40-save outing in a 3-0 win on Jan. 19.' … [Read more...] about Elliott stops 23 shots in Flyers’ 3-0 win over Sabres

'Veteran backup Carter Hutton will take over and start both games of Buffalo’s weekend series against the Flyers, with minor league callup Jonas Johansson serving as backup.' … [Read more...] about Sabres G Ullmark to miss a month; Eichel out against Flyers

'Skinner skated on the Sabres’ fourth line in practice Friday, which was a promotion after he worked out with the team’s taxi squad members a day earlier. Krueger would only say Skinner would be available to play Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres injuries mount; Skinner’s status remains uncertain

'With Buffalo up 2-1, the game’s complexion turned 2:58 into the third period when Hall was penalized for high-sticking Wood while battling for the puck in the Devils corner.' … [Read more...] about Zacha scores 1:17 into OT in Devils’ 4-3 win win over Sabres

'“The way I think about it, it’s just a bump in the road, and it’s going to make me tougher and better,” Ristolainen said during a video conference call Thursday in his first comments since sharing his experience with the Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat last week. “Right now, I feel really good. Energy level has been getting better every day.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen eager to return after bout with COVID-19

'“Everybody was really edgy and focused,” Krueger said. “We’re just happy the team responded to that kind of pressure we put on them today, and Linus led the way. He looked like a real leader toady and a top-rate NHL goalie in a game that really mattered to us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat slumping Devils 4-1 as Ullmark makes 41 saves

'Borgen had the fracture surgically repaired on Tuesday, the team announced hours before it completes a four-game road trip at New Jersey. The rookie was hurt during a 3-2 win at New Jersey on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ depleted blue line loses Borgen to broken forearm

'Ullmark played well in the third, denying Brock Nelson and Adam Pelech on consecutive shots in the same sequence and stopping Pageau swooping in with just over nine minutes left.' … [Read more...] about Pageau lifts New York Islanders over Buffalo Sabres 3-2

'He can become an unrestricted free agent after this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D McCabe to miss rest of season with knee injury

'“There was just a real tone, tone, tone of joy, actually, after the 1-0,” Buffalo coach Ralph Krueger said. “Guys were just like, ‘Wow, when was the last time this happened?’ And you can feel, without anybody really saying too much, that it really relaxed the group and we could settle into the game that we wanted to play.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres snap 4-game losing streak, end Devils 3-game run

'“They’re fragile right now. They don’t believe in themselves and they don’t see themselves celebrating.” he added. “They see themselves missing the net, hitting the shaft of the goalie, not finding the hole between the legs that they usually find.”' … [Read more...] about Krueger links Sabres’ scoring funk to team’s fragile psyche