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'The Sabres are 1-3 in shootouts and tied with Dallas for the NHL lead in losses past 60 minutes at five. They have played eight games decided by the 2-1 count and are just 3-2-3 in them. Their record in one-goal games overall is just 3-2-5.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stymied again in shootout

'"Once they booed me I figured I have to show them the move they’ve seen before," said Vanek, who played eight seasons with the Sabres. "I wanted to score for my team but once that happened I wanted to score even more."' … [Read more...] about A familiar move by Vanek wins game for Detroit

'The Sabres entered the night with a one-point lead over Detroit but the teams are back to even after the Red Wings scratched out a 2-1 shootout victory. Gustav Nyquist and former Sabre Thomas Vanek both scored in the shootout to counter a goal by Sam Reinhart. Detroit snapped its four-game losing streak while preventing the Sabres from winning three straight for the second … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Red Wings 2, Sabres 1 (SO)

'"I think just developing that confidence in myself again and working to get that back," Moulson said of the difference between last season and this season. He took an optional morning skate in KeyBank Center Tuesday afternoon as the Sabres prepared to host the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday. "I’m getting some opportunities this year to play in some good offensive situations. I … [Read more...] about With new confidence, Moulson has located his old scoring touch

'“I’ve been getting a little more than I’d like to,” Foligno said Tuesday morning as a number of the Buffalo Sabres took an optional practice in KeyBank Center. “I’d rather be giving than receiving on that side of things but that’s part of the game. You’re going to go through bumps and bruises. It’s lot of big guys in this league.' … [Read more...] about Foligno takes a beating, keeps on hitting

'“It was a great chance for us to get some goal scorers and get some guys that we needed on the board,” coach Dan Bylsma said. “The power-play goals were huge for us. They gave us the opportunity to get our best guys on the ice and have a chance to score a goal, but I think it also gave our team a deep, deep breath and a sigh of relief about putting the puck in the back of our … [Read more...] about No joke: Sabres’ offense shows up in big way

'"This is a business, first and foremost, no matter what anybody tries to tell you or what the fans may think," Kane said Monday in KeyBank Center. "It's a business and business people make business decisions, while the players make the best business decisions for themselves when they have that opportunity. We all know that. For me, it's nothing I can concern myself too much … [Read more...] about Evander Kane hears the trade talk. He’s just looking for goals

'Ristolainen had used a Warrior Covert for the first 17 games of the season. On Friday, he practiced with a Bauer Nexus saying afterward he wasn't sure what he was going to do in the next game.' … [Read more...] about After another break, Ristolainen changes sticks

'Buffalo hadn't scored that many times since a 3-1 win in Winnipeg on Oct. 30. The Sabres improved to 7-8-4 with their second straight win in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 4, Flames 2

'“You see guys like Marcus Foligno blocking shots at the end of periods, end of games. That’s what we need. We need guys laying it on the line. Things can change from shift to shift with momentum, so that’s the stuff we need to play more desperate.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Gionta shows fight, expects more of the same

'“You’re never comfortable being the new guy,” the 28-year-old said, “but it’s a hockey locker room, so the camaraderie’s there. It’s a situation where you can get into it and feel comfortable relatively quickly.”' … [Read more...] about Fedun fitting in; O’Reilly still day-to-day

'“It’s a feeling you would like to have after every game,” Sabres goaltender Anders Nilsson said after a 2-1 shootout win over Pittsburgh. “This was a huge confidence boost. Hopefully, we can take this win with us and continue the path, continue to develop and improve our game, play an even better game Monday.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres get a chance to exhale after beating Penguins

'Quick quiz: If I told you in training camp my prediction was that the Sabres would beat the Penguins in November on a goal by William Carrier and a shootout winner from Cal O'Reilly, what kind of reaction would that elicit? You'd say I was insane.' … [Read more...] about Sabres battle for a win that proves they can still compete

'"It was just one of those games where you leave feeling like you deserve better but ultimately we’ve got to find a way to bury a few chances," said Crosby, who scored the Pens' lone goal on the power play in the third period. "I thought we created a number of them, especially in the third.' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh fails to capitalize

'The dominance was even more impressive with Sidney Crosby in the lineup. The Penguins' captain had presided over 15 victories in a row against the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 2, Penguins 1 (SO)