'The Sabres snapped a two-game losing streak and beat the Stars for the first time in four matchups.' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores twice in Sabres’ 4-1 win over Stars
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Skinner keeps Canes rolling at home with win over Sabres
'"We're playing a quick team and a fast team," Buffalo coach Dan Bylsma said. "Especially in the second period, playing with the puck and managing the puck is such a huge factor. They use it to their advantage and showed their speed, showed their puck movement."' … [Read more...] about Skinner keeps Canes rolling at home with win over Sabres
Bishop returns, Palat gets 2 goals, Lightning top Sabres 4-2
'"I'm not sure what it is, they're big games for us and we keep coming out tentative," Buffalo right wing Brian Gionta said. "Whether it's nerves or we're just overthinking things instead of just playing, we've got to find a way to get ourselves ready for big games."' … [Read more...] about Bishop returns, Palat gets 2 goals, Lightning top Sabres 4-2
Kane caps second-period surge; Sabres beat Flyers 4-1
'"We're happy with where we're at," said Sam Reinhart, who had a goal and two assists. "We know it's a long road to get back to where we want to be. ... Tonight was another step in the right direction."' … [Read more...] about Kane caps second-period surge; Sabres beat Flyers 4-1
Laine hurt; Sabres rally in 3rd for 4-3 win over Jets
'"It's a spark for us, but it also gets their team off their game," Gionta said. "They are running around trying to avenge the hit, obviously, to a big player on their team. That's where a lot of the momentum comes from."' … [Read more...] about Laine hurt; Sabres rally in 3rd for 4-3 win over Jets
Kane, Blackhawks beat Sabres 4-3 in overtime
'"Too many overtime losses this year," Eichel said. "It's painful."' … [Read more...] about Kane, Blackhawks beat Sabres 4-3 in overtime
Buffalo C Ryan O'Reilly returns after appendectomy
'O'Reilly has seven goals and 11 assists in 27 games. He missed four consecutive games after the operation.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo C Ryan O’Reilly returns after appendectomy
Kane, Bailey score 1:42 apart; Sabres beat Rangers 4-1
'"There's a lot of areas where we did well in the game tonight in terms of how we want to play," Buffalo coach Dan Bylsma said. "Our defense did a simple but good job with their execution with the puck and their moving the puck north, getting the puck up to our forwards. It was probably our best game in the third period with the lead playing the way we need to play."' … [Read more...] about Kane, Bailey score 1:42 apart; Sabres beat Rangers 4-1
Bruins beat Sabres 3-1 on Bergeron, Schaller goals
'Lehner kept it to one goal in the opening period with a couple of nice stops. His best was when he flashed his right pad to rob Schaller, who was alone at the edge of the crease.' … [Read more...] about Bruins beat Sabres 3-1 on Bergeron, Schaller goals
Ryan Spooner scores twice in 3rd, Bruins beat Sabres 4-2
'"You take a two-goal lead any night after a period and you think you're going to get a point," Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Ryan Spooner scores twice in 3rd, Bruins beat Sabres 4-2
Sabres beat Red Wings 4-3 for Bylsma's 300th victory
'The Wings rallied from 2-0 and 3-1 deficits and thought they had tied it late when Frans Nielsen appeared the score, but the whistle had already been blown because goalie Robin Lehner was hurt after being struck in the throat by teammate Zach Bogosian's stick.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Red Wings 4-3 for Bylsma’s 300th victory
Sabres center O'Reilly out after having appendectomy
'O'Reilly's seven goals are tied for second on the team, and his 18 points in 27 games rank fourth. He's Buffalo's top two-way forward and ranks second on the team in averaging 21 1/2 minutes of ice time per game behind only defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres center O’Reilly out after having appendectomy
Strome helps Islanders beat Sabres 5-1
'"We have to figure out what kind of team we want to be," Sabres captain Brian Gionta said. "We have to be a simple team, creating offense, passing and executing. We need this time to regroup."' … [Read more...] about Strome helps Islanders beat Sabres 5-1
Skinner, Faulk score for Hurricanes in 2-1 win over Sabres
'"This game should've been a desperation game for us," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "It's disappointing we come out and play that way in the first."' … [Read more...] about Skinner, Faulk score for Hurricanes in 2-1 win over Sabres
Jagr ties for 2nd in career points, Panthers beat Sabres
'Lehner has allowed a goal in all six shootout attempts against him this season.' … [Read more...] about Jagr ties for 2nd in career points, Panthers beat Sabres