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'There are 27 games left. The Sabres are two points out of the playoffs. Two. Not 10. Not 20. Two. And every one of you would have taken that in October if I told you this was going to be the scenario in mid-February.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The frustration is because Sabres are finally in a playoff race

'"He was very steady," Sabres coach Phil Housley said of Hunwick. "His gaps were good. He was good in the defensive zone. He was strong on the puck. I liked the way he was passing the puck on the outlet. He looked like his normal self out there: very steady."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Hunwick fills in for injured defenseman Zach Bogosian

'Carter Hutton made 26 saves in his fourth start in 11 games for the Sabres, who had 36 shots on goal. Jack Eichel’s 18th goal of the season tied the score in the second period, but Buffalo failed to convert on five power-play chances.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Jets 3, Sabres 1

'Bailey joined the Flyers for practice Sunday morning, however, interim coach Scott Gordon told reporters that Bailey will not play Monday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Instead, Bailey was recalled as a precaution and this gives him an opportunity to learn the team's system.' … [Read more...] about Williamsville product Justin Bailey back in the NHL with Philadelphia

'"I think the power play is really doing a good job possessing the puck in the zone," Housley said afterward. "I would like to see them shoot a little bit more. You saw two goals that came by just getting pucks to the net, but they have done a terrific job in the month of February. It’s been a whole different story than it was in January. … We’re going to need them, especially … [Read more...] about Sabres pounce on power play, setting stage for 3-1 win over Red Wings

'The Sabres made Ullmark's job easier with their improved defensive play. Jake McCabe and Zach Bogosian laid out to break up 2-on-1 backdoor passes. For the most part, they kept the Red Wings' scoring chances to the short side and cleared traffic from in front of the net.' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark stands tall again, backstops Sabres with 28 saves

'"Systemwise, we've got to be all on the same page, know what we're we're doing out there," Ristolainen said "Everyone has to know their responsibility but today was a little better for sure. We got the result we wanted, goalie played great and we go on to the next one."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: At least for one day, Sabres’ defense doesn’t rest

'In addition to their defense correcting previous mistakes, the offense continued to thrive. Casey Mittelstadt and Kyle Okposo scored power-play goals, while Conor Sheary broke a scoreless tie early in the second period. Linus Ullmark made 28 saves, perhaps none more important than his stop on Andreas Athanasiou's third-period breakaway.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Red Wings 1

'"It was really kind of weird how it came about," Scheifele told this corner at the All-Star Game in San Jose. "It actually started out that we found out we both did skills work in the offseason with [former NHL star] Adam Oates. So you start bonding and talking about that. And then we went to a Starbucks before all our games together in that tournament. That's how it started, … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Winnipeg standout Mark Scheifele has developed friendship with Eichel

'"For the record, I misunderstood a question yesterday," Housley said. "I took it as if there were any players coming up from Rochester and that’s Jason’s job. ... Jason and I talk on a day-to-day basis about our team, but I have total faith in our D core that they can get the job done. They’ve proven it in the past. They’ve put us in this position, and we’re going to correct … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart, Phil Housley clarify comments from Sabres’ loss

'Nelson had one goal among six points with a plus-6 rating in 22 games for the Sabres. He may have an opportunity to help them following this assignment given the team's defensive struggles. Matt Hunwick and Nathan Beaulieu, whom have been healthy scratches for much of the past month, could be back in the lineup in one of the two maintee weekend games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Casey Nelson sent to Rochester for conditioning

'You have to avert your eyes at the way the Sabres are playing defense of late, with opposing players waltzing to the doorstep with no fear of reprisal. Then you had to raise your eyebrows at what was coming out of the dressing room and its environs after this one.' … [Read more...] about Just like the goals against, questions piling up for Sabres

'Still, Barnaby had to hold back at times. Not anymore. Barnaby, along with Andrew Peters, will tell stories of life in the dressing room, on the bench and on the ice during "Tales from the Penalty Box," a charity event Saturday night at Buffalo RiverWorks. Admission costs $20 – attendees must be 21 years or older – and all proceeds will benefit Alzheimer's research through the … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Matthew Barnaby, Andrew Peters to tell hockey stories for charity

'In a game that saw Buffalo rally from 2-0 and 5-3 deficits, Carolina posted its eighth straight victory over Buffalo and pulled one point ahead of the Sabres in the Eastern Conference. The Sabres fell to 1-1-1 on their seven-game homestand and failed to win two straight games for the seventh straight time since their last multi-win run in mid-December.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Hurricanes 6, Sabres 5 (OT)

'“I’m not one who looks at (the standings) all the time,” Sabres forward Casey Mittelstadt said. “I think if you look at it too much it gets in your head a little bit. I think the main thing for us is to focus on how we can play and we know what we can do, and just work towards that and it should work itself out.”' … [Read more...] about Are Sabres watching NHL playoff race as closely as their fans?