Batavia Daily News

'Okposo will represent the Atlantic Division team in the game, as he leads the Sabres with 12 goals and 27 points. Okposo signed a seven-year contract, $42 million contract with Buffalo this past offseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo named NHL All-Star

'Evander Kane had two goals while Brian Gionta and Rasmus Ristolainen also scored for Buffalo (10-10-6 overall).' … [Read more...] about Eichel notches assist as Sabres beat McDavid’s Oilers in OT, 4-3

'The 1-0 lead held until the third period, but the Sabres looked to have tied the score with 2:50 left in the second period. After a review it was determined that Brian Gionta kicked the puck past Tukka Rask (35 saves), keeping it a one-goal game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Eichel touch, fall 2-1 to Bruins

'“In the third period, he showed it a couple of times, not just on his goals,” Buffalo head coach Dan Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Eichel dull for 50 minutes, but only needed 10 in home debut

'The Sabres (7-8-4 overall) had four different goal scorers in the game, as Kyle Okposo, Johan Larsson, Matt Moulson, and Marcus Foligno scored for Buffalo. Notching goals for Calgary (8-12-1 overall) were Mikael Backlund and Matt Tkachuk.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Flames 4-2

'The Tampa Bay Lightning (11-6-1) lost their all-star forward, Steven Stamkos, for four months after knee surgery, which was announced shortly before the game. That didn’t stop Tampa from notching a 4-1 win against the Buffalo Sabres (5-8-4) on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres losing streak extends to six after 4-1 loss to Tampa

'In overtime, Buffalo controlled played recording a shot advantage of 8-0. Forward Zemgus Girgensens’ tipped a shot and hit the cross bar. The puck landed behind Condon, but the puck did not cross the blue line.' … [Read more...] about Kane says he’s comfortable in return, Sabres lose 2-1 to Senators

'With both teams certainly attempting to be on the upswing, Buffalo head coach Dan Bylsma said it isn’t any individual players who will make the rivalry better, specifically pointing out Eichel and Matthews. Instead, Bylsma said the best way to add fuel to the fire is by winning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres – Maple Leafs rivalry renewed

'As the first period expired, Zemgus Girgensons had a chance on a similar play play but Frederik Andersen (42 saves) made what might be the best save of the NHL season on the play with a pad save.' … [Read more...] about Leafs top Sabres at home for first time since 2013, 2-1

'Prior to the loss, Minnesota had three-straight shutouts from goaltender Devan Dubnyk.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Wild, 2-1

'“Last game wasn’t a great game for me. In Philly I felt all right but we didn’t have the bounces for us. Today I think I felt good and the whole team played a very solid 60 minutes,” Nilsson said. “This was maybe the first or second game this year we played a complete 60 minute game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nilsson shuts out Florida after tough two-game stretch

'In the second period, Buffalo’s offense woke up early, holding a 16-1 shot advantage at one point in the frame. However, the team could not cut into the lead as the Wild’s lead.' … [Read more...] about Lackluster Sabres fall 4-0 to Minnesota

'“My confidence comes from the work I put in during the summer,” he said. “Worked a lot on my skating and some off-ice stuff. I think that’s where the confidence comes from, knowing what I have to bring all the time.”' … [Read more...] about Moulson’s opener goal (hopefully) a sign of better season to come

'During the first intermission, Murray spoke with media and thanked the organization for the opportunity.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Tim Murray talks injuries, Ristolainen deal

'All mixed together, including an offensive with a year-older Sam Reinhart, newly signed Kyle Okposo, with the leadership of Ryan O'Reilly, a prediction of 11th-place in the Eastern Conference sounds right for the 2016-17 Sabres, who open their season against the Montreal Canadiens today at 7 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres season preview: Defense will assist playoff miss