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'"They get a goal and you just see us drop. We got affected by it," said center Ryan O'Reilly. "They come right back down and they score again. From there it was trying to climb back. We couldn't do it. We didn't have the collective everyone-together kind of thing. When things aren't going the right way, we tend to get a little selfish and you can see it breaks us down."' … [Read more...] about Sabres far from fine in Carolina wipeout

'"We just need to learn to get consistency in our game, in how we play and our emotions," Bylsma said. "We've ridden some highs of winning games and the lows of disappointment not winning key games. We feel that (potential for a second-half push). We feel that coming from the last 17 games or so. That's what we have to keep focusing on: Getting consistency in our game. Keep … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Numbers games from the first half

'The loss was the Sabres' second in two nights on their brief road trip and left them 0-2-1 against the Hurricanes this season. Carolina improved to 13-1-1 in its last 15 home games and is 14-4-1 here for the season.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Hurricanes 5, Sabres 2

'"We start to play desperate in the third, which we really need to play from the start," Moulson said. "Every point is big and we have to play that way all game. We have to realize they're big points and play with that desperation."' … [Read more...] about Opportunity lost against Lightning

'"When you lose players of that caliber, obviously it's mentally tough," coach Jon Cooper said before the game in Amalie Arena. "The big problem is guys who are still in are now playing with different linemates. Guys are continually in and out. We've gone through this the last few months. Get a lineup in, it's two guys back in and two out the next game. One in, one out.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Bolts endure similar injury bug

'The Sabres fell to 3-11-1 in their last 15 games against Tampa Bay since the start of the 2013-14 season.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Lightning 4, Sabres 2

'Ristolainen is also the most competitive player on the Sabres. Just ask any of the teammates who’ve absorbed a crushing hit from him during practice and watched him skate away with a pleased grin.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Midterm analysis, ‘Animal House’ style

'The Sabres tandem has the sixth-best save percentage in the NHL at .920. To put that in perspective, the last time the Sabres goaltenders finished with a combined save percentage above .920 was the 2009-10 season when Ryan Miller, Patrick Lalime and Jhonas Enroth combined to post a .924 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goaltenders are taking care of business

'"I think as you try to win hockey games and add points to your column, you’re always keeping an eye on the standings, you’re always keeping an eye on the teams ahead of you and you’re hoping they don’t get points when you are getting points," Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: An opportunity for precious points

'“When you can score goals and get life in this building, that’s tough to play against,” O’Reilly said. “That’s what we want. We want to create, get goals and keep feeding off them like we did there. It’s definitely a positive thing.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly hopes to show the city a winning team

'“It’s awesome,” said linemate Ryan O’Reilly who was the Sabres representative at last year’s All-Star Game. “Look what he’s done all year. He’s been our most consistent player, night-in, night-out. The way he’s been creating and making things happen, it’s nice to see him get rewarded. It’s definitely well deserved.”' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo ready for his L.A. closeup as an NHL All-Star

'Grant shined in the preseason to earn a spot on the Sabres, but he hasn’t done enough to keep it. He has no goals and three assists in 35 games while taking just 31 shots. He has never scored in 75 NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres waive goal-less Grant

'"It's all about your preparation being consistent," he said. "If you want to become a top player in the league, you have to be ready every night. I think I've done a pretty good job at that with the consistency this year. Maybe it's not been rewarded statistically but I always believe you'll get more bounces sooner rather than later.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: At century mark, Eichel finding his game

'Nilsson improved to 5-1-2 in his last eight decisions and 7-3-4 overall. Buffalo moved to 3-0-1 in its last four.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 4, Flyers 1

'Ennis alternated with William Carrier as the left winger for center Ryan O’Reilly and right wing Kyle Okposo. Ennis is a three-time 20-goal scorer, so a return could further boost the Sabres’ burgeoning offense.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Ennis close to returning; Kulikov still out