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'Over the last seven games, Larsson is on the best offensive stretch of his Buffalo career. In that span, he's got seven assists and nine points to go with a plus-9 rating. For the season, he's at 4-8-12 with a plus-8 rating and 51.2% Corsi while clearly becoming one of the team's most dependable forwards.' … [Read more...] about Johan Larsson looking to continue offensive surge for Sabres

'Golds by the ice. Then Reds. Then Blues (in the 200 level and suites). And the "balcony" – the 300 level – was of course all orange.' … [Read more...] about KeyBank Center goes all Aud as Sabres prep for ’80s Night

'Without Dahlin, the team has moved minutes to veterans Rasmus Ristolainen and Brandon Montour. It’s an interesting tweak made by Ralph Krueger as he tries to solve a couple of issues at the same time.' … [Read more...] about How Rasmus Dahlin’s absence has affected the Sabres’ power play

'"I think we’re starting to form an identity of our group and I think with the confidence Ralph has instilled in us and the way he wants us to play, it’s evident the way we need to play every night to give ourselves a chance to win," Eichel explained. "We take care of the puck, we do the little things. We have two great goalies that have been giving us a chance to win and our … [Read more...] about Backed by Jack Eichel’s two goals, Sabres show their ‘identity’ to beat defending Cup champions

'Want some fun with numbers? The Sabres are 13-0-0 when leading after two periods this season. They're 4-1-3 in the last eight games overall, 9-3-3 at home for the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stay mentally strong as the champs are the ones who crack

'Dahlin isn't all the way back. Doctors have yet to clear him for contact, preventing him from facing the defending Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues in KeyBank Center. However, Tuesday was Dahlin's first skate with teammates since he took an illegal high hit from Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak, who was suspended two games for the incident.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin skates with Sabres for first time since suffering concussion

'Eichel added his second goal and 20th of the season on an empty-netter with 1.2 seconds remaining. Sam Reinhart, Johan Larsson and Zemgus Girgensons also scored for the Sabres, who received 28 saves from Linus Ullmark. Troy Brouwer and Alex Pietrangelo scored for St. Louis.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 5, St. Louis Blues 2

'Krueger did not win a medal during his 13 years as Swiss coach; however, he did reshape the national team from a group of complacent club players into one of hockey's global powers and a hotbed for NHL talent. The project is similar to the one he has inherited in Buffalo, where the Sabres own the league's longest playoff drought.' … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger changed an entire country’s approach to hockey. Next: Buffalo.

'“Buffalonians certainly love their sports and the arts,” Cook said. “I'm lucky enough to be one of the people that help blend those two things together.”' … [Read more...] about From ‘Sabre Dance’ to ‘We’re Gonna Win That Cup’, music elevates Sabres fans’ experience

'"It's real nice. They know the story. They know the history," a grinning Krueger said afterwards of his players. "We've got an honest culture in there, and we're just out for each other so it was a beautiful, beautiful victory here tonight. Just real pleased with the guys making that special gesture and it's something we're definitely going to build on."' … [Read more...] about It’s a ‘special gesture’ as Sabres get Ralph Krueger an OT win against his old team

'"He had a couple tough games against North America and then against Sweden he gets a hat trick," Krueger recalled in Rogers Place. "But his overtime goal against the Czech Republic in a 3-on-3 where we had to win and how he took responsibility there showed me where Leon Draisaitl can go and it's been confirmed."' … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger isn’t surprised Team Europe alum Leon Draisaitl has become a superstar

'Miller took a pass from Marcus Johansson and pounded a quick wrist shot past Edmonton goalie Mike Smith to give Buffalo the win in coach Ralph Krueger's first game here since he was fired as Oilers' coach following the 2013 lockout season.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 3, Edmonton Oilers 2 (OT)

'So that's nine straight losses -- 0-5-4 on your stat sheet -- for the guy who started the season as the Sabres' No. 1 goaltender and was 6-0 in his first six trips to the crease.' … [Read more...] about Carter Hutton’s massive struggles are simple: He needs to make more saves

'"Obviously not the ideal start but glad we killed that one off," Okposo said with a pained smile when asked about his penalty. "Just a little bit of trying to be too much on my toes. If I've played every game, I'm probably just backing up and making a little read there."' … [Read more...] about After a quick penalty, Kyle Okposo gets a goal in his return

'The Sabres wiped out a 5-3 deficit in the final eight minutes as Zemgus Girgensons scored at 12:05 and Marcus Johansson tied the game on a slapshot with 58.5 seconds left and Hutton out for an extra attacker.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Vancouver Canucks 6, Buffalo Sabres 5 (OT)