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'“It’s important for our team to build confidence going into the third knowing that we can close the game out and not have to take the extra time or the shootout,” Eichel said.' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores 22nd goal, Sabres beat Coyotes 3-1

'“Coming in here after 40 minutes and you’re down two goals, and you just had a couple of days off and you’re at home, there’s got to be some type of emotional response from the room,” said Eichel, noting the Sabres were also smarting from a 6-2 loss to Philadelphia on Saturday. “And I think we showed that in the third period.”' … [Read more...] about Skinner seals Sabres comeback in 4-3 OT win over Kings

'Hunwick is an 11-year veteran, who was acquired with forward Conor Sheary in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins in June. He was hurt while working out on his own and has yet to play a game for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sending Matt Hunwick to AHL on rehab assignment

'“The streak we were on, that’s over. It means nothing now,” Eichel said. “Now I think we are losing sight of what made us successful.”' … [Read more...] about Claude Giroux’s goal, 3 assists send Flyers past Sabres 6-2

'“It’s not easy right now, for sure. It’s pretty disappointing,” Reinhart said. “We’ve got to find a way to get back on the winning side of things and that starts Saturday.”' … [Read more...] about Matthews scores 2 for Maple Leafs in 4-3 OT win over Sabres

'“It seems like we’ve been having trouble for a little bit here,” Reinhart said. “So we’ve got to figure that out, get back to what gave us success earlier.”' … [Read more...] about Fiala leads Predators to 2-1 win over Sabres

'“I thought we sat back, maybe a little too much, and let them take it to us with speed,” Eichel said. “I thought our willingness to skate with them and make plays was a little down. Obviously, it was a back-to-back and an emotional game last night, it’s a tough one.”' … [Read more...] about Barkov’s overtime goal lifts Panthers past Sabres 3-2

'“It was kind of a playoff atmosphere,” Girardi said.' … [Read more...] about Lightning end Sabres 10-game winning streak

'“When it’s a tight game, we feel confident. If we’re down we don’t panic,” said defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen, who opened the scoring with a deke around Brent Burns. “We believe."' … [Read more...] about Sabres win 10th straight by beating Sharks 3-2 in OT

'On Tuesday, Pegula Sports and Entertainment chief operating officer Bruce Popko said the study was necessary because the facilities, including the Sabres' 23-year-old KeyBank Center, "have fallen behind modern standards."' … [Read more...] about Bills, Sabres hire firms to study stadium, arena upgrades

'“Everyone is contributing in multiple ways, and when that happens anything is possible,” she added. “There’s still plenty of hockey left to play, but we are encouraged by the foundation that is being built and look forward to seeing the development continue.”' … [Read more...] about Worst in NHL last season, Sabres are surging after 9-0 run

'“I think during this streak you can look at it and see how many different heroes we’ve had,” said Sabres star Jack Eichel, who had an assist. “There are guys stepping up in key situations. You’ve got Tommer (Thompson) going out for the shootout and putting on an incredible move. Linus (goalie Linus Ullmark, who made 35 saves) stepping in and playing out of his mind, making … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Red Wings 3-2 in shootout for 9th straight win

'“Guys don’t give up and sort of have that belief that you can come back,” Skinner said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Canadiens 3-2 for 8th straight win

'“That was written on our white board — making sure we’re ready to start,” said right wing Tage Thompson, who scored Buffalo’s second goal. “We want to be on the winning side starting from the drop of the puck.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 4 in 1st, beat Flyers 5-2 for 7th straight

'“We just stayed the course and we didn’t bend,” Housley said. “And obviously Carter Hutton made some huge saves at the right time.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s OT winner lifts Sabres by reeling Penguins 5-4