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'Entering Saturday night, Luukkonen leads the NHL in goals-against average (1.84) and save percentage (.934) among goalies who have played at least seven games since Jan. 1. He’s played 18 games in that stretch and it’s downright criminal his record is only 11-7-0 in that time.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s second half answers all of Sabres’ questions in goal

'The Sabres, who were off Friday, have four sets of games on consecutive nights this month, and the first one is the toughest of all, even though it doesn’t include any travel.' … [Read more...] about Heat stays on Sabres’ schedule as defending Cup champion Vegas hits town with Jack Eichel still out

'“It wasn’t pretty, but we got some individual skill and talent in this group,” said Dahlin. “Really nice shot by Thommer. We knew coming into this game that this game was really, really important. I’m just happy we won.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ top players shine in come-from-behind win over Lightning

'When asked directly if he regretted the decision to call out the officials with the Sabres down a goal against one of the best teams in the NHL, Granato said: "You don’t feel good about anything when you don’t win a hockey game. Do I regret anything? What I watched transpire in that game, from one minute before the incident where they gave Greenway a double-minor, Cousins goes … [Read more...] about NHL fines Sabres coach Don Granato $25,000 for criticizing officials in Florida

'Matt Savoie, Noah Ostlund, Anton Wahlberg, Prokhor Poltapov and Vsevelod Komarov are among the signed draft picks that Buffalo has playing elsewhere. Few, if any, teams in the NHL can match the Sabres’ future assets if Adams is willing to part ways with prospects and draft picks to upgrade his roster.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: How GM Kevyn Adams can approach the trade deadline

'Entering play Wednesday, only three NHL players had more shots on goal in February than Thompson’s 48 in 10 games: Jack Hughes (68), Nathan MacKinnon (64) and David Pastrnak (50). Yet, during that span, Thompson has three goals and six points. He’s converted only 6.3% of his shots on goal, continuing a season-long trend for the 25-year-old franchise pillar.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Tage Thompson hopeful that the goals will start to come

'“Very, very tough night in regard to that,” Granato said, referring to the officiating. “At some point, you’ve gotta stand up for your team. You’re put in that position as a coach, it’s a tough position to be in, but you can’t sit and watch."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Don Granato defends decision to ‘stand up’ for Sabres to officials in loss

'However, the performance was the latest in a long line of historic feats by Dahlin since he arrived as the No. 1 draft pick in 2018. He set a career high in ice time, skating 31:43 against the Hurricanes, to continue a seven-week stretch during which no player in the NHL has shouldered a heavier workload.' … [Read more...] about Behind the numbers for Rasmus Dahlin’s ‘amazing’ workload on Sabres’ blue line

'The Sabres are gaining big-time on New Jersey, Washington, Pittsburgh and the New York Islanders, but it doesn’t matter. The two wild cards are held by Detroit and Tampa Bay, who have 70 and 69 points, respectively. Throttled by inconsistency in November and December, the Sabres have just 58.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s a shame Sabres’ Florida trip doesn’t hold the meaning of last year’s

'“From an ownership perspective, I have put a great deal of thought and research into the fan experience over the last year and feel it is time to begin making gradual upgrades to our arena that will play a key role in enhancing game day for our fans,” Terry Pegula, who has owned the team since 2011, said in a statement. “We are thrilled about the many projects we have in the … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres to pay for new videoboard and roof at KeyBank Center

'“The guys were to another level of (ticked) off, to be honest with you,” said Granato. “We were in a groove. We just needed that next level of determination and next level of conviction. … I just thought we needed a little bit of jam and compete, and I think that incited us a bit.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: ‘Incited’ by late penalties, Sabres fight back to win third in a row

'Now 20 years old, Savoie has 21 goals and 48 points in only 24 games between the Warriors and Wenatchee Wild. He began the season on the Sabres’ injured reserve because of shoulder and elbow injuries that occurred during the Prospects Challenge in September.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Matt Savoie’s outstanding season continues in Moose Jaw

'Buffalo is 0-1-1 against Carolina this year – and just 2-11-5 in their last 18 games against the Hurricanes dating to 2016. They have lost 10 straight in PNC Arena (0-8-2), their longest current skid in any NHL rink.' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes will be a tough match for Sabres to find success at home

'“You learned how to stand up at the blue line, how to put players on bad angles, into a position that they’re not going to do any damage. When you go into the corner, your job essentially is you’ve got to come out with the puck. So much more: The first pass from the defenseman to the forwards and how quickly and efficiently it’s done. It keeps up the tempo of the game or you … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Mike Robitaille will never forget the impact Tim Horton made on his life and career

'It was the first time this season that Buffalo (26-27-4) won while scoring fewer than three goals, and Luukkonen’s clutch saves in the third period continued the team’s impressive play away from KeyBank Center. The Sabres have won five consecutive games on the road, which is tied for the fifth-longest streak in franchise history.' … [Read more...] about Observations: UPL makes 25 saves to help Sabres earn fifth straight road win