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'Alex Tuch scored, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 32 saves for the Sabres (25-32-6), who ended a six-game losing streak (0-5-1).' … [Read more...] about Thompson scores twice, Sabres edge Oilers to end 6-game skid

'“We didn’t take advantage of some of the plays we made,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “We had a 2-on-1, 3-on-1 … we had the opportunities to stay right in the game. They were being overaggressive and we created the opportunities.”' … [Read more...] about Vanecek shuts out Sabres in debut, Panthers win 6th straight game

'"I didn't [like] the first five minutes of the game, but after that I thought we skated well and made a lot of plays," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. "It was enough that we should've gotten a win."' … [Read more...] about Guentzel scores hat trick, Lightning rally past Sabres to stay hot

'“Too many passengers,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “They won the compete, they won the puck-play game. Our puck play was awful. Just too many guys took the night off.”' … [Read more...] about Sharks score 4 in 3rd, pull away from Sabres

'McDermott – along with a special guest – got the crowd going on the Sabres drum before puck drop. McDermott was joined by Bills mailman Roderick “Slick Rick” Morrow. Morrow found the headlines after Bills quarterback Josh Allen gave him a shoutout while accepting the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award this past season.' … [Read more...] about McDermott rides Zamboni before Sabres game on ‘Bills Night’

'“That’s on me, too, some really dumb penalties,” Dahlin said. “It kept them in the game. Every time we were playing 5-on-5 we were in their zone and creating a lot, so it’s a tough one.”' … [Read more...] about Canadiens recover, defeat Sabres in OT for 5th straight win

'“We’ve been talking about odd-numbered rushes since day one. We’ve been talking about how we manage the puck since day one. We didn’t manage the puck well enough. We didn’t manage the game well enough,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “… I think we got frustrated because they were blocking a lot of shots. We must have had 25 to 30 blocked shots, and then we didn’t put enough … [Read more...] about Canadiens edge Sabres, win season-high 4th straight game

'Alex Tuch and JJ Peterka scored for the Sabres (24-28-5), who had won two straight and six of seven. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen allowed two goals on seven shots before he was relieved by James Reimer 7:57 into the first period, who made 27 saves.' … [Read more...] about Rantanen has goal, assist for Hurricanes in win against Sabres

'JJ Peterka, Alex Tuch and Henri Jokiharju scored, and Dylan Cozens had three assists for the Sabres (24-27-5), who are 6-1-0 in their past seven games. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 16 saves.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 3 straight in 3rd period to rally past Ducks

'Rob Ray was taking no chances on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres analyst Ray broadcasts from top of arena after puck to face

'“We were aggressive,” Dahlin said. “We came out flying, honestly. All the [defensemen] had good gaps, and we had poise with the puck. … They pushed back a little bit in the second (period), but we just kept our poise and just worked through the game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 5 goals in 1st period, cruise past Rangers

'Sabres forward Zach Benson appeared to tie the game at 5-5 at 12:44 of the third, but the Predators successfully challenged for offside.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly has 4 assists, Predators hold off Sabres to end skid at 6

'“I think it’s just a commitment to details,” Tuch said. “It’s being sure of ourselves. I think early in the year, we weren’t sure of ourselves. We were second-guessing plays and not sure. Once teams start getting a few come-from-behind wins on you, that’s when the doubt starts creeping in your mind. Being able to do this a couple of nights in a row here, I think it’s really … [Read more...] about Tuch sparks Sabres past Blue Jackets for 4th straight win

'Jason Zucker and JJ Peterka also scored, and Dahlin had two assists for the Sabres (21-26-5), who have won three in a row. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves.' … [Read more...] about Thompson helps Sabres hold off Devils for 3rd straight win

'Jiri Kulich scored the go-ahead goal, his second of the game, at 17:56 of the third period to give the Buffalo Sabres a 4-3 win against the Nashville Predators at KeyBank Center on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Kulich scores twice, Sabres edge Predators