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'The Bruins previously practiced 20 miles north of Boston, but the new place keeps them in the city. Located near Harvard University, it’s just six miles from TD Garden, where the Bruins will host the Sabres on Monday night. The Bruins hold their morning skates in Warrior Ice Arena, and the Sabres are believed to be the first NHL team to use the rink other than the home boys.' … [Read more...] about New rink for Bruins; Carrier likes debut

'“I just want us to be a little bit tighter,” Lehner said in Canadian Tire Centre. “There was a little bit too many chances, but you’ve got to give them credit, too. They’re a fast team over there. I think it’s just recognizing certain pucks that we’re missing.”' … [Read more...] about Lehner’s dynamic effort sets up Sabres’ latest victory

'“It’s easier because you’re around guys that share the same common goal. You’ve got 20 individuals that are with you. When your train of thought’s getting away from you, you’ve got guys that can pull you back in.”' … [Read more...] about Anderson’s cancer fight rallies Senators

'The Sabres wouldn't have been in position to win without Lehner. The former Senators goaltender was stellar against his old team, making 31 saves. Several were highlight-reel quality as Ottawa futilely tried to extend its 1-0 lead.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 2, Senators 1

'It turns out the deal wasn’t quite as “momentous” as Black hoped. Despite thousands of Sabres fans in Southern Ontario, not many cared about watching the team on television. There were a few, however.' … [Read more...] about Canadian TV deal didn’t work

'“It’s super exciting for me,” Baptiste said in KeyBank Center. “I’m getting texts and calls and a lot of media attention regarding it. People are asking me, ‘Are you in the lineup? Are you playing? Are you there?’”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nicholas Baptiste eager to drive home his NHL ability

'“You’re always disappointed when you don’t make the team out of training camp, but I proved myself down there, practiced hard, had a good start, and now I’m back here,” Carrier said.' … [Read more...] about Carrier to debut; Kane skating; Eichel watching

'“Our game has been coming,” Bylsma said. “How we need to play has been coming. Minus a stretch at the beginning of the second period, we did a great job of getting to the offensive zone, playing in the offensive zone, working to get shots in the offensive zone.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ offense needs shot in the arm

'Bogosian, who had been in a top-four pair with Dmitry Kulikov, was skating 19 minutes per night. He’ll be replaced by Casey Nelson, who hasn’t played for the Sabres since the season opener Oct. 13. The Sabres host the Toronto Maple Leafs at 7 p.m. Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bogosian has sprained knee, could miss month

'It's his third year of professional hockey after being drafted eighth overall by Toronto in 2014. Nylander spent the last two seasons with the Toronto Marlies of the AHL and was selected to the league's All-Star Game last year. He made his NHL debut with the Leafs on Feb. 29 and played in 22 NHL games last season, collecting 13 points.' … [Read more...] about William Nylander part of Toronto’s youth movement

'"I thought he played a strong game, a real strong game," Dan Bylsma said. "Skated physical. He was not denied on the first goal had a chance on the great save by Anderson there in the second. He was a part of the play of their second goal in front of the net, which we had good defensive position but we get it on our stick and it kinda gets fumbled and tees it up for them for … [Read more...] about Foligno gives a goal, gets a goal against the Leafs

'The teams won't see each other again until Jan. 17 in Air Canada Centre, which is a shame. The Leafs won't be back here again until March 25, which is almost scandalous. The days of eight meetings a year are over. We should consider ourselves lucky we get five this season. Some years, it will be only four. Not enough for the dueling fans chants of "Go Leafs Go" and "Let's Go … [Read more...] about Cubs show Sabres and Leafs that anything is possible

'The Sabres had been averaging 27 shots per game, but they blew by that with four minutes left in the second period. They had a 31-22 edge after two. They topped their season high of 38 when Ryan O'Reilly put a blast into Andersen's glove with 9:01 to play.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Maple Leafs 2, Sabres 1

'While Auston Matthews was handling two media scrums in Toronto on Tuesday, his linemate, William Nylander, created his own headline. The 20-year-old (and older brother of Sabres top draft choice Alexander Nylander, currently in Rochester) was named the NHL’s Rookie of the Month for October, leading all rookies with seven assists and 11 points in nine games.' … [Read more...] about The new faces of the NHL take center ice when Matthews and the Leafs visit Buffalo

'While the Sabres have struggled at times to play well in front of their home crowd, the team has a seven-game winning streak against the Leafs in KeyBank Center. The Sabres are 17-1-1 against the Leafs in the last 19 games in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Six things to know about the recent history between the Sabres and Leafs