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'Clifton's ice time went from 15:08 in Anaheim to 19:36 the next night in Los Angeles, and he was plus-2 in the Sabres' 5-3 victory while playing a strong game with partner Ryan Johnson. They'll be together again Saturday afternoon when the Sabres play in San Jose.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Connor Clifton picks himself up after Anaheim gaffe to have another strong game

'Levi needs to continue to hone his game out of the glare of the NHL spotlight. His numbers are much like several of his Buffalo teammates in that they’re appreciably better on the road.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Even after big win in LA, it’s time for Devon Levi to get regular role in Rochester

'"The mindset after first was great," said winger Jack Quinn. "We actually were happy with the compete. We obviously weren't happy with being down, 3-1, but we thought we competed well and we just wanted to hit the repeat button on that."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Quinn, Peterka and Levi all huge as Sabres roar back to crown Kings

'There are losses, there are poor performances and then there are abject disasters like the one we saw in the first game of their California road trip. Don't let a futile late rally confuse the issue.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres embarrass themselves in loss to lowly Ducks

'“Hey, it’s game day. It’s business. It’s getting ready,” a smiling Brent Thompson told The Buffalo News prior to the game. “We’re here to win. And he’s got the same thought on his side. He wants to win. We’re a competitive family. It would be nice bragging rights in the summer.”' … [Read more...] about For the Thompsons and Johnsons, Sabres-Ducks matchup becomes father-son affair

'“It’s actually kind of weird,” Mittelstadt told The Buffalo News following practice Monday. “I was just sitting at home watching NHL Network and all of a sudden, my name is getting thrown around. So, that was surprising to me, to be honest with you. It’s obviously something I’ve never experienced before.”' … [Read more...] about As rumor mill turns, Casey Mittelstadt expresses desire to remain with Sabres

'"A little too little too late," said Tuch. "I thought we had some good opportunities, some good chances. ... They’re a seasoned, veteran team. They’re going to know how to play in all situations. I don’t think we were able to exploit them as much as we wanted to."' … [Read more...] about Observations: ‘Too little too late’ as Sabres’ early deficit spoils homestand finale

'“When you don’t have confidence in the NHL, it can go bad quickly,” Samuelsson told The Buffalo News following practice Friday. “If you’re in your own head or second guessing yourself, it never ends well. There were some points this year where I was doing that. When we were winning a game, losing a game, winning a game, losing a game, you start to question yourself and what’s … [Read more...] about Mattias Samuelsson striving for more during ‘difficult’ season with Sabres

'"We’re playing with mojo right now," said Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. "We’re not afraid to make plays. We backup each other if someone makes a mistake. So, we’re playing a good team game right now. We’re calm with the puck and making the right plays."' … [Read more...] about Sabres observations: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen earns second straight shutout in 3-0 win

'“He’s such a good guy,” Dahlin told The Buffalo News. “We’re having a ton of fun. He just makes mine and my girlfriend’s life way more fun. It’s great. We have dinner together. He’s got his own place downstairs, and he does his own thing.”' … [Read more...] about Zach Benson learning life in the NHL from his landlord, Sabres teammate Rasmus Dahlin

'Because of the lake-effect snow bands and driving bans that include the arena environs, the NHL postponed the game and rescheduled it for Thursday night at 7. It will be televised on MSG. Tickets to Wednesday’s game can be used for entry to Thursday’s rescheduled affair.' … [Read more...] about A day later, Sabres will get their chance against Blackhawks

'“That’s why he made our roster – because of his play without the puck,” said head coach Don Granato. “His intuitiveness, his feel for the game. Literally when we show a clip of what to do, systematically or adjustment, he’s one of the top guys that gets it and can go out and execute.”' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Zach Benson’s offense has dried up but his contributions to Sabres continue

'The crowd in KeyBank Center bellowed, “Luuuuuk!” And Luukkonen, once the Sabres’ top goaltending prospect, the rest of the game showed why his poise and precision in the crease earned him a third consecutive start.' … [Read more...] about Sabres observations: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stakes claim to crease with shutout win

'To their credit, the Sabres didn't get jittery and make a foolish mistake as their shutout string pushed 92 minutes dating to Thursday night. They kept pushing possession in the offensive zone before Mittelstadt finally leaked a 40-foot shot through San Jose goalie Kaapo Kahkonen to break the ice at 11:34 of the second.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: No slip-ups for Sabres against Sharks. Repeat it Wednesday

'It was an impressive defensive performance by the Sabres, who played with five defensemen for most of the game because Mattias Samuelsson was unable to return to the game after he was elbowed in the head during the first shift of the second period. They didn’t do enough to score against Demko, though. Buffalo had one 5-on-5 high-danger scoring chance after the first period, … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres lose Mattias Samuelsson to injury in 1-0 shutout loss