'“It’s really disappointing because our power-play was sharp,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “We were anxious and eager to do something big. It’s just unfortunate because all of our work goes for nothing.”' … [Read more...] about Buchnevich scores go-ahead goal, Rangers hold off Sabres 4-3
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Okposo has goal, assist in Sabres’ 3-1 win over Blue Jackets
'“When you work, you seem to get those bounces,” Okposo said. “There’s times you’re not going to get them, so you’ve got to take them when they’re there.”' … [Read more...] about Okposo has goal, assist in Sabres’ 3-1 win over Blue Jackets
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Zach Bogosian to miss 4-6 weeks
'He has one assist and is averaging a little more than 19 minutes of playing time in 18 games since missing the first two months of the season with a lower body injury.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres defenseman Zach Bogosian to miss 4-6 weeks
Tempers flare between Sabres’ Kane, Falk during practice
'Falk called the altercation “spur of the moment,” and says it might be good for players to show more passion given that Buffalo sits last in the Eastern Conference standings.' … [Read more...] about Tempers flare between Sabres’ Kane, Falk during practice
Connor, Ehlers score 2 goals in Jets’ 7-4 win over Sabres
'“I got to be better,” Lehner said. “I take responsibility for this.”' … [Read more...] about Connor, Ehlers score 2 goals in Jets’ 7-4 win over Sabres
Mittelstadt shows Buffalo glimpse of future at world juniors
'“With it being here in Buffalo, there was that added pressure,” Botterill added. “And I think you saw a player who instead of succumbing to the pressure, actually thriving in that type of environment.”' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt shows Buffalo glimpse of future at world juniors
Sabres call up defenseman Guhle, goalie Ullmark from AHL
'Guhle has seven goals and 13 assists for 20 points in 35 games in his first season with Rochester. He was Buffalo’s second-round pick in the 2015 draft and played three games with the Sabres during the 2016 season on an emergency call-up basis.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up defenseman Guhle, goalie Ullmark from AHL
Couturier stays hot, Flyers drop Sabres 4-1 for 3rd straight
'With most of Buffalo focused on the Bills’ first NFL playoff game in 18 years going on at the same time, the last-place Sabres took a 1-0 lead on O’Reilly’s power-play goal at 1:50 of the second period.' … [Read more...] about Couturier stays hot, Flyers drop Sabres 4-1 for 3rd straight
Jets get point in 5th straight game with 4-3 win over Sabres
'“It’s frustrating,” forward Ryan O’Reilly said. “(The Jets) have a good power play and I thought we were prepared for them. We’ve got to stay out of the box. When someone’s that good, you can’t give their best players the opportunities because they’ll make us pay, and they did.”' … [Read more...] about Jets get point in 5th straight game with 4-3 win over Sabres
Niederreiter’s hat trick fuels Wild in 6-2 win vs Sabres
'The Wild are 10-3-2 in their last 15 matchups with the Sabres, outscoring them 54-31, since March 9, 2007. That includes a 7-0 victory at Buffalo on Jan. 15, 2015, which was Dubnyk’s debut with the team and the largest margin of victory in franchise history.' … [Read more...] about Niederreiter’s hat trick fuels Wild in 6-2 win vs Sabres
Miller’s OT goal lifts Rangers past Sabres in Winter Classic
'“The first 10 minutes were not very good, we were kind of dipping our toe in,” Okposo said. “Once we calmed down and played our game, we played well. So I’m proud of the guys, proud of the way we played.”' … [Read more...] about Miller’s OT goal lifts Rangers past Sabres in Winter Classic
Sabres’ Pominville can see how Winter Classic has evolved
'“The first one was a lot of unknown, no one really knew what the turnout was going to be. Obviously the way it went, the way the fans responded, the way it looked on TV, the way the game ended, I don’t think you could’ve asked for a better scenario for the league.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pominville can see how Winter Classic has evolved
Rasmus Ristolainen scores in OT, Sabres beat Devils 4-3
'“The only place where I looked was the net.” Ristolainen said. “I tried to take the puck there, maybe make a little move and just found a little corner there.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen scores in OT, Sabres beat Devils 4-3
Islanders come from behind to beat Sabres 3-2 in OT
'“It’s a tough break,” Okposo said. “We played a pretty good game. We had our chances. It was a tough outcome.”' … [Read more...] about Islanders come from behind to beat Sabres 3-2 in OT
Faulk scores twice as Hurricanes beat Sabres 4-2
'“When you start without possession, especially on the road, it makes it difficult,” Buffalo coach Phil Housley said.' … [Read more...] about Faulk scores twice as Hurricanes beat Sabres 4-2