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'"It's very difficult in today's game with the parity in this league to have a streak like that," Tampa Bay captain Steven Stamkos said after his team's morning skate. "When things are going right like they are for them, you just have that mentality every night you're going to find a way to win. They're playing with confidence in situations where maybe in the past for them, it … [Read more...] about Lightning veterans impressed by Sabres’ streak

'"It shows us we can win every night we go out there," captain Jack Eichel said, head held high in the dressing room after the taut thriller. "And I think that should be our mindset, no matter what. ... We should expect to win every night we go on the ice. That's kind of the confidence you build through a winning streak like that."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: A remarkable Sabres streak ends. Now the rest of the season begins.

'"It's a little weird to kind of start the season in November, almost December now," Hunwick said prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. "I felt like I had a great summer and then to have an injury come up late in the summer … Especially being part of a new organization, you want to be able to come in and put your best foot forward and it's kind of been a slow … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Hunwick thankful to join teammates on ice for first time

'The Lightning, 18-7-1 and now in first place with 37 points, rallied in the third period with goals by Steven Stamkos and Cedric Paquette, whose wrist shot at 14:19 gave Tampa Bay the lead and prevented the Sabres from mounting their sixth third-period comeback of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ winning streak is over as Buffalo falls to Tampa

'Dahlin, the first overall pick five months ago, has helped solve one of Buffalo's greatest weaknesses – playing 5 on 5 – and has been at the center of some of the streak's finest moments.' … [Read more...] about How Rasmus Dahlin helped solve one of the Sabres’ greatest weaknesses

'It has been a long time since either the Bills or the Sabres had that truly electric ability to score. It has been an even longer time since either squad projected that most intangible quality, the threshold when a team has so much talent, will and energy that even when things go wrong, you actually expect the players to find a way to win.' … [Read more...] about Sean Kirst: Fans prove faith in Sabres is stronger than coldest wind

'The Sabres, 17-6-2 and first in the NHL again with 36 points, have not lost since Nov. 4 against the New York Rangers and one more win would give Buffalo its first 11-game winning streak in franchise history. The significance of the milestone isn't lost on players who raised their sticks following the overtime winner. They're savoring it after playing in front of plenty of … [Read more...] about Skinner scores in overtime, Sabres win 10 in a row for third time in franchise history

'Pinch yourself. It's real.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: This Sabres streak is real and it’s spectacular

'"It’s been good for me," Mittelstadt told The Buffalo News on Tuesday morning. "I never had too much trouble offensively. I think just focusing on the D zone and obviously if you play well in the D zone you have the puck more and you get to make more plays. That’s what I like to do. It’s been a bit of an adjustment, but it’s gone pretty smooth."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Casey Mittelstadt frustrating opponents with defense

'They're now 11-0-2 when scoring first and 9-2-1 at home, on pace for their best mark since 1979-80.' … [Read more...] about Sabres tie franchise record with 10th win in a row

'“We’ve got two venues that are in need of renovation and we needed to bring in some outside expertise to begin the evaluation,” Bruce Popko, Pegula Sports & Entertainment's chief operating officer, said at a press conference on Tuesday. “We have expiring leases and we have, candidly, venues that need upgrading.”' … [Read more...] about Everything on the table as Pegulas weigh Bills, Sabres stadium options

'The Sabres’ 3-2 win over Detroit Saturday for their ninth straight win in a shootout had a 13.7 rating on MSG. That was only a tenth of a point lower than the previous season high for the Sabres’ 5-2 win over Philadelphia carried last Wednesday on NBCSN. Both games had ratings that were almost double the season average up to that point.' … [Read more...] about Big wins mean big TV ratings for Bills and Sabres

'"Special teams are such a big part of the game these days," winger Zemgus Girgensons said. "If you have good penalty killing, you can win a lot of games. You really need to pay attention when we have those meetings about the other team. We have guys who are on the same page all the time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres using subtle changes, goaltending to shut down power plays

'"I can imagine it will be positive," Kane said when asked if he expects a positive response from Sabres fans. "I’m sure they’re excited. I’m sure there will be a few more people in the stands than there have been in the past with how well they’re playing and the win streak. Looking forward to the competition tomorrow."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Evander Kane expects ‘few more people in the stands’ during return

'"Just kind of feeling the game out, really," McCabe explained. "Played the game long enough now where you know your spots when you can step up and to play, try to be physical or whatever it may be. It takes time in reading scenarios. We've had really good back pressure from our forwards to allow us to stay up, so it's been good."' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe learning to be more aggressive