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'Peyton Krebs, Mattias Samuelsson and Josh Doan all pulled up in the fancy cars, looking to steer the Sabres to a Game 1 victory in the franchise’s first playoff game in 14 years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drive vintage cars to 1st playoff game in 14 years

'“It was probably the loudest I’ve ever heard in my life,” Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen said. “It’s just one of those things which you can’t really -- you know that it’s gonna be loud, you know it’s gonna be electric, but you never can imagine how loud it’s gonna get here."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ epic comeback in Game 1 of East 1st Round ‘a long time coming’

'"Well Wyatt," Kurt says at the top of the clip. "You made the claim that if the Buffalo Sabres could end their drought and make the playoffs, you'd chug a Lake Hour and run into the freezing waters of Lake Eerie. Well they did. And you did so all I got to say is 'Let's Go Buffalo!'"' … [Read more...] about Actor Kurt Russell eggs on son Wyatt to pay up on Sabres playoff claim

'“There’s just a heightened feeling of hunger. You just don’t want to let this opportunity slip. I thought tonight was really important to make a statement and set our standard. I think we still have another level to get to. We’re just going to keep trying every game to find another level.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally with 4 goals late in 3rd, shock Bruins in Game 1 of East 1st Round

'“I’m sure they’re going to be out on the plaza early tomorrow and hopefully everyone makes it into the game safely and not too many tables get destroyed in the process. But no, it’s going to be really exciting. I think the roof’s going to probably pop off the building. They’re going to be so pumped and ready to go.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres expect home atmosphere to be ‘whole other animal’ in playoffs

'"I'm hoping that we are amped up, because it will be electric," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "It'll be a totally different feeling, for sure. I'm looking forward to how our guys are going to react to it. We've talked about the energy we need to bring, how we need to play. I anticipate them being ready to do it."' … [Read more...] about 3 Things to Watch: Bruins at Sabres, Game 1 of Eastern Conference 1st Round

'In that time, he’s gone from a shy, introverted rookie to the in-your-face captain of the Sabres, the guy who, at any moment, might skate through an opponent instead of around him and is the first player in a scrum-type setting to come to the aid of a teammate. In the process, he’s watched other players ask out of Buffalo, all the while determined to stay and help the … [Read more...] about Dahlin forges bond with Buffalo, helps Sabres reach playoffs at last

'This season’s sample size is smaller (85 goals) on Luukkonen because of injuries and a job share for long stretches with Alex Lyon, but the skilled 6-foot-5 Finland-born goalie does appear to have cemented the starting job for the playoffs. Luukkonen, who moves well on his skates, especially for his size, was top-10 in the NHL with a .910 save percentage this season. He has … [Read more...] about Swayman vs. Luukkonen goalie matchup in Eastern Conference First Round

'“We've had some dark days, a lot of conversations throughout the years, but we knew sometime it will turn around,” said Dahlin, the Sabres captain. “We just knew we had to grind every single day to make it work and make it happen. You can't go your whole career without turning it around, so we kind of knew eventually it was going to turn around. We have so much talent in this … [Read more...] about Dahlin, Thompson pumped to be in playoffs with Sabres after ‘dark days’

'“I thought it was a good effort,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “Started the game well. I thought overall we did a lot of good things in that game. Made a few mistakes that cost us goals, handed them a couple of goals. But we had a great opportunity late to win it and then a couple of opportunities in overtime.”' … [Read more...] about Stars close regular season with shootout win against Sabres

'Roy – who played eight seasons with the Sabres from 2003-2012 – banged the drum prior to the team’s regular season finale against the Dallas Stars.' … [Read more...] about Roy bangs drum before Sabres regular season finale

'"It brought about a 'culture' change, once Jarmo took over, the Sabres never stopped winning," said Liam McHugh, studio host for the "NHL on TNT."' … [Read more...] about Sabres high-energy run to playoffs echoes emergence of ‘French Connection’

'“It’s awesome,” Tuch said. “I’m really proud of this group. It’s another step in the right direction. It’s something that, yeah, it feels really good, but we’ve got a bigger goal in mind. Get some good momentum going into the playoffs. It doesn’t mean anything if you don’t lift the ultimate trophy at the end of the year.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson scores 2, Sabres top Blackhawks to win Atlantic Division title

'“It was awesome, start to finish. I think we played a great game, too,” Ellis, who made 20 saves in relief of Alex Lyon in a 6-2 loss to the Washington Capitals on April 4, said. “We stuck to our game, and I think the guys did a great job of getting in front of pucks, and letting me see the lanes and everything like that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres win again to stay atop Atlantic, hand key loss to Blue Jackets

'"It's a tight race right there for first in the Atlantic," Sabres forward Alex Tuch said. "We want to do whatever we can to try to increase our, I guess, lead now. I guess we're in first now, but obviously two really good teams chasing us. Just want to stack up some wins, get some points, continue to push and get ready for the playoffs."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally past Rangers in 3rd period, take hold of 1st place in Atlantic