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'“It’s just unfortunate that you have a chance to go into the break with four straight wins,” Jack Eichel said, “and we think we played a good game and get no points out of it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Disputed loss to Stars hurt; stats summary

'Two shooters from each of the four divisions will participate, with two additional players serving as passers. Players try to hit four 15-inch diameter targets located in each corner of the net. The shooter to hit all four targets in the fastest time wins. The player who hits all four targets in the fastest time scores a bonus point for his team. If a player breaks Daniel … [Read more...] about Okposo to meet old linemate Tavares in All-Star skills event

'Hasek was named among the top goaltenders of the 1990s with Montreal's Patrick Roy.' … [Read more...] about Hasek, Perreault, LaFontaine named to NHL 100

'“I’ve said this before but I’ll say it again, I came back too soon,” Jeanneret said. “There’s no doubt about it. Sometimes you just think you can do something and you really can’t, and I did have trouble with my voice when I came back after the cancer surgery.' … [Read more...] about After impressive start, Sabres’ Jeanneret taking a break

'Officials reviewed three goals in American Airlines Center, and in all three cases decided against the Sabres. The final one came after the players left the ice and the fans left the building.' … [Read more...] about Upon further review, Sabres feel robbed in loss

'“We’ve been trying to get on a run,” Ruff said in American Airlines Center. “To get on a run it’s going to take a combination of good play away from the puck, but usually it’s teams start scoring a few more goals. Some key players get on a run for you, and we haven’t had that on a consistent basis yet.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Ruff needs a run; Okposo to see stars

'Evander Kane continued tormenting goaltenders with two goals. All 14 of his goals have come in the last 25 games, and Thursday was his third two-goal outing.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Stars 4, Sabres 3

'“We’ve had that almost snake-bit feeling from the back end for a long time this season,” defenseman Cody Franson said Wednesday. “We’ve put good shots in, and we’d hit our own guy coming through the lane. We’d block our own shots or we’d tip pucks and they’d hit crossbars. Ones that were going in would get tipped wide.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ defense finally getting the points

'Lehner improved to 12-12-5. While this win came on an off night, he’s suffered losses during solid outings. Here are his records this season...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Supporting Lehner; O’Reilly clan on trip

'“That overtime goal shows off exactly what he has in his toolbox and what kind of player he is,” Buffalo coach Dan Bylsma said after the 5-4 overtime win. “That’s a great player scoring a great goal, a highlight-reel goal on a great shot.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s overtime magic caps another Sabres comeback

'“Hopefully, it’s the last time I had to rehab it,” Kulikov said in Bridgestone Arena. “At this point, it feels better than it ever did at any point of the season.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Kulikov back; McCabe, Gorges out awhile

'The Sabres have three straight wins for the first time since Nov. 1. They improved to 4-1 in their last five games and 9-3-2 against Western Conference opponents.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 5, Predators 4 (OT)

'“Over the past month, we’ve had opportunities to win some big games to catch teams and get back into the mix,” Bylsma said Monday. “With these last two wins and the four points in 32 hours, we get within three, four, five points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hit the road feeling good after OT wins

'“She’s liked the camaraderie of meeting other parents,” Ennis said. “My parents were always social. They enjoyed tournaments when I was a kid. Hanging out with parents, they made a lot of friends that we still have today.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Parents join trip; Preds rolling

'“Yeah, I would have thought we were further along than we are, but situations happen,” Gionta said. “It’s a pretty fluid thing, so it’s constantly evolving.”' … [Read more...] about Gionta wants to get Sabres’ timeline back on track