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'Buffalo, now 26-20-6, blew a two-goal lead in the second period and allowed the tying goal with 1:37 remaining in regulation.' … [Read more...] about Sabres survive scare, beat Wild behind Reinhart’s shootout goal

'But there's no doubt after Tuesday's game, even after he gave up four goals, that it's time for the Sabres to give Linus Ullmark a run in the crease. He made 41 saves through regulation and overtime and two more in the shootout. It's hard to ask for much more.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Time for Sabres to turn the crease over to Linus Ullmark

'Evan Rodridgues and Rasmus Dahlin each scored with the man advantage as the Sabres went 2 for 2 on the power play against Minnesota after converting just 3 of 33 opportunities over the previous 13 games. Minnesota entered the game with the fifth-best penalty kill in the NHL (83.8 percent).' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ power play scores twice after changes

'But mixing and matching personnel did little to address his team's poor defensive play.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Wild 4, SO

'“We tried different combinations within the last 10 games, 15 games, trying to find a balance, maybe a spark, some continuity within the lines,” Housley said. “Those are all subject to change as we move forward here. And we addressed the situation on Saturday after our game. We pushed forward. We’re trying to find some chemistry, some balance, a spark within those groups, and … [Read more...] about Frustrated by Sabres’ recent failures, Housley blows up all 4 lines

'Young players such as Mittelstadt, who began his professional career last March at 19 years old after one season at the University of Minnesota, often face more challenges away from the rink when adjusting to life in the NHL. They previously relied on their parents or billet families to cook, clean and do laundry.' … [Read more...] about Thrust into adulthood, NHL’s youngest players learn as they go

'“He deserves a shot to get back and an opportunity,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “I like what he brings, the spark and the speed and the skill. Obviously, he’s going to get an opportunity.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall C.J. Smith from Rochester

'"As a competitor, you always want to be on top of your game," Bogosian said. "When things aren't going that way, you try to do your part to help the team. Any time you go through a rough stretch, you know you can bounce back pretty quick. We have a game on Tuesday. We're looking to get a win and go from there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bogosian looks to shake off turnover troubles of the last two games

'"I really wanted to get back to work today," coach Phil Housley said after the team worked out for roughly an hour Saturday. "To me it's a situation where we addressed it in the room. It was very evident when you watch the film although I didn't show them the film. I don't think it was the right time. I think more important is just addressing what has made us successful."' … [Read more...] about Video can wait as Sabres head back to work

'Buffalo, now 25-20-6 and still three points back of the second wild-card playoff spot, allowed three goals in the second and third periods. Despite outshooting Chicago, 43-30, Housley's players again did not follow many of the basic tenets of his coaching philosophy or a simple game plan against a struggling opponent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open vital homestand with a thud, lose to Chicago, 7-3

'Unless Phil Housley and Jason Botterill step in and stop the insanity of trying to do the same things over and over again, the Sabres are heading back to the draft lottery.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres have gone soft and drastic fixes are needed

'Hunwick, who was acquired from Pittsburgh along with Conor Sheary in June, has been a healthy scratch in 15 of the past 16 games and has played only three times all season. A neck injury suffered during an off-ice, offseason workout prevented Hunwick from practicing with the Sabres until December.' … [Read more...] about Matt Hunwick again on the outside of Sabres’ crowded blue line

'The Sabres allowed three goals in the second period, including one on a breakaway by Patrick Kane only 50 seconds in. Drake Caggiula, Duncan Keith, Brandon Saad and Connor Murphy also scored for Chicago (19-24-9), which is the second-worst team in the Western Conference and entered the game with a negative-34 goal differential this season.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Blackhawks 7, Sabres 3

'The Sabres are 14-6-3 at KeyBank and the only team in the East with fewer regulation home losses is Tampa Bay at 20-5-0. The upcoming schedule is not daunting either.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Home is where the Sabres’ playoffs hopes will rekindle or fade away

'A number of Buffalo Sabres players will be dealing cards and working the gaming tables when the Town Ballroom downtown is transformed to resemble a prohibition-era casino Saturday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Zach Bogosian holding Casino for a Cause