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'“We’ve got to learn how to be OK in a tie game or in those one-goal games and continue to push,” Zucker said. “Right now we have a tendency, and typically when you’re on a losing streak, you tend to do it a little bit more, trying to be safe and not lose a game rather than go take it and try to win.”' … [Read more...] about Wilson scores twice for Capitals in win against Sabres

'“I thought the second period we had probably five rush chances and missed the net,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “… There was a lot of pace in the game. I thought we started the first period, we turned the puck over too much. We got to the blue line, we turned it over, turned it over, turned it over. That is why some guys lost ice time.”' … [Read more...] about Rangers hold off Sabres, hand them 8th loss in row

'“I think we need to look at it straight in the face, honestly,” Zucker said. “I think we need to know that it’s seven in a row. We need to look in the mirror and go get after it. There’s no reason to sit here and be like ‘Oh, we’re doing this.’ We’ve lost seven in a row. We’re not playing well. We’ve got to, again, look in the mirror and understand where we’re at and at what … [Read more...] about Red Wings rally, edge Sabres in shootout to end 5-game skid

'"Getting it out of our zone has been a big deal. We've talked about it, get it out of your zone. We turned two pucks over on two goals, that it's on our tape, and it results in a goal. So, the execution part and us executing at a high level was not good."' … [Read more...] about Utah scores 5 unanswered, tops slumping Sabres

'“Look, I’m going to go to war with these guys, and I will not change,” the general manager said Friday. “I will not back down from that. I believe in the people in our room, and I wouldn’t say that if I didn’t know the opportunity we have. … Do I believe in this team and do I believe we’re going to be a team that takes a step here? I do.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Adams keeps faith in players, won’t panic amid struggles

'Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens scored for the Sabres (11-12-3), who have lost five straight (0-3-2). Luukkonen made 28 saves.' … [Read more...] about Jets end 4-game losing streak, defeat Sabres in OT

'Tage Thompson scored twice, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 38 saves for the Sabres (11-12-2), who have lost four straight.' … [Read more...] about Avalanche score 5 straight to edge Sabres

'“I really just approach it game by game,” Ruff said. “I think I've been fortunate. I've been lucky to have the job I've had and play for the teams and coach the teams I have. Been humbled by that opportunity.”' … [Read more...] about Ruff ‘humbled’ to reach 1,800-game milestone as NHL coach

'“We couldn’t just quite corral the puck around the net,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “I thought, again, we missed the net quite often. That didn’t allow a second opportunity. I think the one that probably hurt us the most was the late 2-on-1.”' … [Read more...] about Islanders blank Sabres to end 3-game slide

'“It was one of those things where he kicks it, makes a [heck] of a drive and takes two guys with him,” Benson said. “I was in the position where I was like, gonna shoot, gonna shoot. Then last second I wanted to sauce it, and it kind of came off my stick funny but landed in a perfect area. Obviously, he made an elite play.”' … [Read more...] about Garland has 3 points, Canucks recover to defeat Sabres in OT

'Kaprizov scored at 6:55 of the first period. He converted on a one-timer from low in the right face-off circle off a touch pass from Joel Eriksson Ek on a 4-on-1 rush.' … [Read more...] about Gustavsson makes 39 saves, Wild shut out Sabres

'Tuch poked the puck out of the defensive zone, skated down the ice, and beat Mackenzie Blackwood blocker side to give the Sabres a 3-2 lead at 5:27.' … [Read more...] about Tuch scores short-handed in 3rd, Sabres top Sharks for 3rd win in row

'"It’s huge," Power said. "There’s been a couple times we’ve had the chance to do it and haven’t been able to do it, so hopefully now that we’re over it we’re able to continue to get these wins."' … [Read more...] about Kulich scores in OT to lift Sabres past Ducks

'“He’s an unbelievable goalie,” said Jason Zucker, who scored in the third period. “I love the way he plays. He’s calm in the net. There’s a poise to his game that I think carries through our ‘D’ corps, into our forwards and throughout the entire bench.”' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen returns from injury with shutout, Sabres edge Kings

'Dahlin made it 4-1 with a power-play goal at 10:06 of the third period. The Sabres captain extended his point streak to six games (four goals, four assists). McLeod made it 4-2 at 18:55 when he jammed in a loose puck at the right post.' … [Read more...] about Konecny has 3 points, Flyers ease past Sabres for 3rd straight win