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'“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

'“It was not pretty today, but we found a way,” said Dahlin, the Sabres captain. “That’s what good teams do. I think it was a really mature game by us. So I’m really happy about the effort by everybody.”' … [Read more...] about Dahlin lifts Sabres to OT win against Blues

'“We got humbled today,” said Dahlin, the Buffalo captain. “I think we were very excited about our previous games, and, I don’t know, but we know if you’re not showing up 100 percent, it’s hard to win in this league. I think we’ve got to look ourselves in the mirror after this game and really dig in. We can’t play like that if we want to win.”' … [Read more...] about Caufield, Canadiens recover in 3rd period to defeat Sabres, end 6-game skid