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'Jack Eichel, who turned 21 on Saturday, had a goal overturned at 17:12 of the first period when DeBoer challenged the goal because of goalie interference. After video replay, it was determined that Sam Reinhart interfered with Dell before the puck crossed the goal line.' … [Read more...] about Couture, Dell lift Sharks past Sabres

'"We gave them opportunities," he said. "They have good players who are going to capitalize."' … [Read more...] about Five players score for Blue Jackets in win against Sabres

'"It's a compliment to him that he comes back and plays a really strong game at home," Sabres coach Phil Housley said of Lehner, who allowed four goals in a 5-4 overtime win at the Boston Bruins on Saturday. "He made some really big saves at the right time for us. When we did give up opportunities, it was maybe a little bit of puck management. It's really strong; it's going to … [Read more...] about Lehner, Sabres hand Red Wings fifth straight loss

'"I think [in] the first period we still did a lot of things well, playing like a road game coming in and [getting] a couple bad bounces early," O'Reilly said. "But we were more consistent, guys were more positive, we stuck with it, we kept working and then eventually we wore them down when we started to get bounces. As the game kind of shifted it was a complete effort by … [Read more...] about O’Reilly, Sabres rally past Bruins in overtime

'Dorsett's shorthanded goal made it 2-2 at 5:52 of the second period. He put a rebound of a shot by Brandon Sutter past Chad Johnson after a 2-on-1 against Sabres defenseman Matt Tennyson. It was the sixth shorthanded goal allowed by the Sabres this season.' … [Read more...] about Dorsett helps lead Canucks past Sabres

'"The disappointing part is we didn't play that way for 60 minutes," said Kane, who had two assists. "You can't wait until it's 3-1 or 4-1 to get grittier. It's frustrating because I know we can play like that. We've proven it, we've showed it. You can't take periods off or you can't take shifts off."' … [Read more...] about Golden Knights win in OT, off to best start by expansion team

'"We haven't been playing our best hockey and it's been coming," Buffalo defenseman Jake McCabe said. "[Housley] has been patient with us. It was nice for not only us, but for Phil to get that first win. Hopefully it's the first of many."' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Ducks for first victory

'The goal was Buffalo's first at Los Angeles in 279:38, having been shut out in its past four games at Staples Center.' … [Read more...] about Doughty lifts Kings past Sabres with late goal

'"It's frustrating," Pominville said. "We're not getting the results we want. I thought our effort was way better. But we didn't get the two points, and that's what we play for. Every little detail matters. Right now when we make a mistake, it's going in the back of our net. We have to pay more attention to those little details."' … [Read more...] about Sharks defeat Sabres for first victory

'"I just think our effort was unacceptable," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "This game is a game of mistakes and it just seems we're making key mistakes at times in the game that are ending up in our net."' … [Read more...] about Bratt, Johansson help Devils defeat Sabres

'Evander Kane scored twice shorthanded in the second period, and Jack Eichel scored in the third for Buffalo (0-1-1). Robin Lehner was pulled in the second after allowing four goals on 16 shots. Chad Johnson made 15 saves in relief.' … [Read more...] about Tavares scores twice, fuels Islanders win against Sabres

'"It's a fast play," Lehner said. "I get there with my skate and he goes up on it and it hit my pad and goes in. It happens in a split second and it's frustrating. It's a lucky goal."' … [Read more...] about Drouin scores shootout winner in Canadiens debut to defeat Sabres

'"It's definitely been a whirlwind for me the past 24 hours," Eichel said Wednesday. "Sitting here right now, I don't think I'd ever imagine this. I'm looking at my 21st birthday in a few weeks, I never imagined I'd have the opportunity to do this, to play hockey for a living … I just look forward to being a part of this city for the next nine years and all the successes we're … [Read more...] about Eichel ready for more responsibility with Sabres

'For a player who was a first-round pick (No. 17) of the Montreal Canadiens in the 2011 NHL Draft, Beaulieu appears to have the cleanest slate of anyone on the roster. Acquired in a trade from the Canadiens on June 17 for a third-round pick in the 2017 NHL Draft, Beaulieu figures to instantly plug into the top six on defense, and with Housley's aggressive puck-moving style, the … [Read more...] about Sabres need more offense, better defense to return to playoffs

'"We want to be an aggressive team," Housley said. "I think everybody we've talked about playing aggressive offensively but we need to play aggressive defensively. I think defense gives you a chance to win every night and they'll understand that we want to be fast and aggressive. The days are gone when a guy wants to make a breakout pass and the [defense] just watched the rush … [Read more...] about Housley wants Sabres to be aggressive, creative