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'"We did too much sitting back, playing in our own zone," Eichel said. "We didn't play aggressive enough. We gave them too much room and the puck ended in our net."' … [Read more...] about Kane leads Blackhawks to 5-1 win in Buffalo homecoming

'Evander Kane and Nicholas Baptiste each had a goal and an assist in Buffalo's third straight win, matching a season best accomplished three times. Ryan O'Reilly also scored for the Sabres (26-23-10), who have three more wins than losses for the first time since closing the 2011-12 season 39-32-11.' … [Read more...] about Sabres snap Blues snap 6-game winning streak with 3-2 win

'"That was our best game in a while at limiting their time in the offensive zone, breaking the puck out as quick as possible, and keeping it down there," Reinhart said.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart, Kane score; Lehner perfect as Sabres beat Avs 2-0

'"We've got to look at ourselves in mirror here," Lehner said. "Reality's going to come real quick if we don't figure it out, and that's how it is. You can't hide from it. This building, these fans, they deserve better. Our coaching staff deserves better."' … [Read more...] about Burrows sparks Canucks’ 4-2 win over Sabres

'"We can't expect to climb back and make a hell of a comeback all the time," said Sabres goalie Robin Lehner, who stopped 39 shots. "In the end, 14-3 (shots against) and it's 4-1 in a 1-1 game. We can twist the facts as much as we want, it's just not good enough."' … [Read more...] about Corey Perry scores twice in Ducks’ 5-2 win over Sabres

'The Sabres rallied from a three-goal deficit to win for the first time since a 4-3 shootout victory over the New York Islanders on Dec. 27, 2014. Buffalo had not won when trailing by three with under 12 minutes left since a 5-4 shootout win at Boston on Nov. 2, 2006, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally in 3rd, Kane scores in OT to beat Sharks 5-4

'"It's a puck above the crossbar," Bylsma said. "Robin goes up to catch it and their guy puts a stick into it and I think prevents Robin from catching the puck."' … [Read more...] about Devils end 7-game home losing streak on contested Zacha goal

'"It's a big win, but the big piece is Lenny there," O'Reilly said.' … [Read more...] about Lehner makes 37 saves in Sabres’ 4-0 win over Senators

'"I had him beat," Kane said. "But it was a tough, tough, tough loss for some of the things we did out there."' … [Read more...] about Kreider scores in OT, Rangers beat Sabres 2-1

'"I think the answer is they don't definitively know that it crossed the whole goal line," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said about the final review. "I think we can all see it passed the crossbar. That's the answer."' … [Read more...] about Patrick Sharp’s 2 goals help Stars rally past Sabres, 4-3

'"I was just trying to build some speed and attack them," Eichel said. "I noticed that I had a forward playing (defense) back there so I just tried to use my speed and go after him and obviously try and get a shot on. He's a really athletic goaltender and he makes it hard on you, so I'm just trying to move him a little bit and get it up."' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s overtime winner lifts Sabres over Predators 5-4

'"It was a big-time play from our guy wanting to be a leader on this team," Bylsma said. "He willed that goal in the back of the net."' … [Read more...] about Okposo gives Sabres 3-2 OT win against Red Wings

'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

'"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

'"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