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'While the Sabres came out with power and a strong game in the first period to grab a 1-0 lead, the Blue Jackets had plenty of push-back in the second and third. Ullmark had to make all kinds of saves. He flashed the glove to save a shot from Seth Jones with 9:54 left in the second period. He found the puck during a few goalmouth scrambles. He smothered the puck to get whistles … [Read more...] about Ullmark’s joy for the game lifts the Sabres to a win

'After assisting on the Sabres' first goal and adding the empty netter in Thursday night's 3-1 win over Columbus, Eichel pushed his totals to 18 goals, 23 assists and 41 points in 44 games. He's on pace for 33 goals and 76 points, both career highs.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: For Eichel, All-Star nod is perfectly timed

'"It's a tough blow for him, too," Sabres coach Phil Housley said Thursday. "He's been fighting through injuries this year. It's difficult, but it's how the business goes, how the game goes. It's unfortunate."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Bogosian out 4-6 weeks; Antipin needs work; Roy an Olympian

'Benoit Pouliot, Kyle Okposo and Jack Eichel (empty net) scored for Buffalo while Linus Ullmark, recalled from Rochester to make his first NHL start of the season, made 44 saves.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Columbus 1

'"Well, it's good to see some emotion," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "It was a battle practice out there focusing on some areas we need to improve on. Tempers flared up but it was more about being in the heat of the battle and guys being frustrated with where we are and sometimes emotions get high."' … [Read more...] about Emotions spill over at Sabres practice

'Eichel leads the Sabres in goals (17), assists (22) and points (39). He will be part of the 2018 NHL All-Star Weekend scheduled for Jan. 27-28 at Amalie Arena in Tampa which again will feature a three-game tournament, played in a 3-on-3 format. Teams are competing for a $1 million winner-take-all prize pool.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Jack Eichel named to the NHL All-Star Game

'The results are ridiculously bad. Buffalo is on an 0-4-1 skid and has won just five of the last 28 games.' … [Read more...] about Housley lets Sabres have it after another bad loss

'But regardless of trade rumors, or his pending unrestricted free agency on July 1, or his large personality which rubs some people the wrong way, Kane has one goal in mind – to be as effective and productive as he can for the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Despite trade rumors, Evander Kane flourishes in Buffalo

'They were simply outlclassed most of the night in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to Winnipeg, a team with the kind of speed you have to have in today's NHL. Exactly what the Sabres don't have.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Drought talk simply moves to Pegulas’ other team

'"I just feel like I’m more confident in my playing out there really," Guhle said. "Just using my skating more, trying different things. Just playing. I'm not worried about making a mistake. I'm just going out there and just playing free."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Guhle gaining confidence

'There were horror stories all over the ice.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Jets 7, Sabres 4

'The timing of the recall makes sense. Buffalo has home games Tuesday and Thursday, when it hosts Columbus, then heads out on its bye week. The Sabres can get a quick look at Guhle, then send him back to the Amerks with only one minor-league game missed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reward Guhle as defense prospect continues his growth

'The Amerks are third overall in the AHL thanks to balanced scoring, quality defense and impressive goaltending. Ullmark is tied for first with 17 victories in 26 appearances and ranks fourth with a .928 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Ullmark on Amerks; Antipin still ill; new lines

'The Buffalo Sabres were held under two goals for the 14th time this season in a 4-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers before 19,662 in Wells Fargo Center. And it wasn't like the Sabres were without opportunities.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are quiet on the scoreboard too as they fall in Philly

'Neuvirth was solid for the often-terrible 2014-15 tank Sabres, posting a 2.99 goals-against average and .918 save percentage even though he was just 6-17-3. He was traded at the deadline that year to the New York Islanders and has since played 70 games over the last three seasons with the Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Neuvirth is sharp in posting win against his old team