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'"As a group we're happy with our game," captain Jack Eichel said after scoring the lone goal in the shootout to give his team a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals in Capital One Arena. "I know the results until today haven't necessarily been there in terms of wins and losses but we think we're trending in the right direction in terms of establishing an identity as a … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: At end of rugged schedule run, Sabres finally get what they deserve

'"We’re in a position where a correction can come very quickly with some positive momentum," Krueger said on a video call after practice Saturday in D.C. "But there is a sense of urgency in the air, and what you try to do is make sure that constant improvement remains the focus while at the same time understanding what the difference-makers are to get the wins."' … [Read more...] about Sabres desperate to make dent in the number that counts – their record

'"It was just a lot of excitement, obviously something I've dreamed about my whole life," the Sabres' No. 1 pick in 2019 said in a video call from Capital One Arena. "And when you finally put it in the back of the net, it's exciting."' … [Read more...] about The dream becomes reality as Dylan Cozens snipes first NHL goal for Sabres

'"Guys from all over even if they're from Minnesota or Wisconsin all seem to have a soft spot for the Bills," Taylor Hall said Friday on a video call from Capital One Arena. "For myself, all my friends from Toronto are all Bills fans and have been cheering for them for ages. I never had an NFL team to cheer for before I signed here and it was kind of the perfect match."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Players and coaches have a Bills-themed roadie to DC

'Linus Ullmark, making his return after missing two games due to the death of his father in Sweden, made 29 saves on 32 shots through overtime. He stopped 3 of 4 in the shootout.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Trio of newcomers cracks scoresheet in Sabres’ shootout loss to Caps

'Ullmark, 27, was expected to start for the Sabres on Monday night against the Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. However, he received a call from his mother telling him the devastating news shortly after the morning skate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Linus Ullmark opens up about mourning his father’s death

'"It's tough. You really can't come up with the words that make someone feel better in that situation," Eichel said Thursday. "It's a little bit tougher, even with the way things are currently in our world and not being able to be with his family."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: As Linus Ullmark mourns, Jack Eichel’s small gesture feels big

'Capitals coach Peter Laviolette announced after practice Thursday that the team's four prominent Russians – Ovechkin, second-line center Evgeny Kuznetsov, shutdown defenseman Dmitry Orlov and starting goalie Ilya Samsonov – would be out for the next four games while they quarantine.' … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin among four Caps in quarantine who will miss games vs. Sabres

'"That's funny you bring that up. What a way to compare it," Pominville said when reached by phone Wednesday in Repentigny, Quebec. "He makes a big play like that and the team hasn't advanced in the playoffs this far in something like 25 years. And this play helps them advance basically to the conference finals, like what we did when we advanced in Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres’ Jason Pominville knows the feeling of Taron Johnson’s big Bills moment

'“I think the biggest part of it is with the way we’ve laid this out for the group is that they’re essentially an extension of the roster where they’re part of the day to day,” said Ellis. “It’s not two separate entities where you have your taxi guys and you have your roster guys. The players are involved in the day to day, the meetings, the workouts and some of the … [Read more...] about ‘I’ll be ready’: How the Sabres are preparing the taxi squad for game action

'“It’s definitely concerning,” Krueger said. “In four games, the third hit to the head of the violent type. If you look at the way the elbow was extended, you know what you’re doing. And we’ll see where this takes us. He’s under assessment here tonight. ... It was a big hit here tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ loss of Carter Hutton looms larger than 3-0 defeat at hands of Flyers

'“Matt is absolute elite in what he does in his small-group training practices,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. “We saw it in the whole 10-month stretch, the kind of work he does. He’ll be with us all the time this season and will be taking the lead on the taxi-squad work and/or supporting us in technical skill development. … It’s excellent to have him part of the coaching … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Matt Ellis’ role includes developing, preparing taxi squad

'Hutton was not on the bench in the third period, leaving the Sabres without a backup goalie. He stopped 19 of 20 shots and kept his teammates in the game when they struggled to sustain pressure offensively.' … [Read more...] about Wraparound: Hutton exits after collision in Sabres 3-0 loss to Flyers

'“That’s the way we want to come out,” proclaimed Reinhart, whose 10th career multi-goal game occurred in his reunion with Jack Eichel on the top line.' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart, Curtis Lazar score twice to send Sabres to impressive road win

'"The important thing is going to be to monitor the energy and use our depth appropriately,” Krueger said. “So, if at any point in time Dylan plays two of three games or three of four, and we get a little rotation going – I've mentioned this to you already in the preseason that that could happen. Three forwards share two spots for a stretch. It's going to be very important to … [Read more...] about Truncated schedule will cause Sabres to occasionally rest ‘evolving’ forwards