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'“I thought the first period was pretty good, then we tied it up with the power-play goal,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “Then we didn’t manage the puck very well, get caught on a line change and game gets out of reach. (The Leafs) have a terrific rush game and can finish.”' … [Read more...] about Nylander, Matthews lead Maple Leafs to 5-2 win over Sabres

'The Sabres say Antipin will be out indefinitely. He was to fly with the team later Sunday to Toronto, where the Sabres face the Maple Leafs on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Antipin out indefinitely with concussion after hit

'Despite a league-worst 60 points, the Sabres outshot Nashville from the start and chased goalie Pekka Rinne after he gave up six goals on 29 shots through two periods.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart scores 3 as Sabres stun NHL-leading Predators 7-4

'“As far as I know, he’s doing well right now,” Housley said Saturday night after Buffalo’s 7-4 win over Nashville. “He went to the hospital, that’s all I know right now. I haven’t talked to our doctors or trainers.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Antipin taken off ice on stretcher at Nashville

'The NHL’s last-place Sabres endured yet another familiar collapse at home, where they are now assured of finishing with the fewest wins in an 82-game season in franchise history. With an 11-24-5 home record, and one game at Buffalo left, the Sabres can’t match their previous low win total of 13 set in 2012-13.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings snap 11-game road skid with 6-3 win over Sabres

'If the 21-year-old Eichel is the undisputed face of the Sabres, Mittelstadt is being counted upon to be a valuable addition in the struggling franchise’s bid to rebuild with youth. He was selected with the No. 8 pick in the draft last year, and signed with Buffalo a little more than a week after the playmaking center completed his freshman season at the University of … [Read more...] about After lunch with Eichel, Mittelstadt eager for Sabres’ debut

'“He’s a pro,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said of Johnson, who improved to 7-1-1 career against Toronto. “He got an opportunity on short notice and did a terrific job."' … [Read more...] about Sabres snap Leafs’ club-record 13-game home winning streak

'Mittelstadt is scheduled to join the Sabres on Tuesday, and could make his NHL debut as early as Thursday, when Buffalo hosts the Detroit Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about Minnesota’s Mittelstadt reaches 3-year contract with Sabres

'Borgen was selected by Buffalo in the fourth round of the 2015 draft. The 21-year-old had two goals and 15 points in 36 games this season, and named the National College Hockey Conference’s defensive defenseman of the year.' … [Read more...] about St. Cloud State’s Borgen signs 3-year contract with Sabres

'“We lost coverages, guys were beating us up the ice, and I think it goes back to have that respect in our own zone and for our goaltender,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said “We have to keep the puck out of our net.”' … [Read more...] about Vesey, Georgiev lead Rangers to 5-1 win over Sabres

'Nothing is going right for the NHL’s last-place Sabres, who closed their six-game homestand at 1-4-1. The Sabres’ league-worst home record dropped to 11-22-5, and they must win their final two home games to avoid setting a franchise low for fewest wins in an 82-game season (13-21-7, in 2012-13).' … [Read more...] about Niemi stops 35 shots in Canadiens’ 3-0 win over Sabres

'“You’d think you’d come out gangbusters to start this game,” Housley said. “It was a very meaningful game in respect that you’re in last place in the league. That’s hard to swallow. It’s just unacceptable.”' … [Read more...] about Rookie Keller sets up 2 in Coyotes’ 4-1 win over Sabres

'“I can’t fault the way our guys played. I thought they brought their best game,” Housley said. “One thing I’d like to see our guys do better is stop in front of the net and start pounding it, whacking at some loose pucks there.”' … [Read more...] about Rinne gets 40th win as Predators beat Sabres 4-0

'“Definitely some lucky bounces, that’s for sure,” said Sabres center Ryan O’Reilly, who had a goal and an assist. “A little luck of the Irish tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Baptiste lifts Sabres to 5-3 win over Blackhawks

'“We just can’t allow ourselves to get behind like that early in the game,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “It was a tale of two games. Last game we play them here, same thing happened, we got that two-goal lead. It was just a reversal tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Van Riemsdyk scores twice, Leafs beat Sabres 5-2