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'"It was huge," Eichel said. "Every game for the rest of the year is going to be big for us. But it was the next one up on the schedule. They were coming off a back-to-back. We wanted to have a hard first period. I thought we just carried it through the game. We're starting to get the confidence going again in the room, and I think that's everything. You see we're getting … [Read more...] about Sabres earn 3rd straight victory with complete effort versus Leafs

'The last time the Sabres scored three goals in 1:31 or less in a regular season game was April 3, 1998 against Boston. Brian Holzinger, Matthew Barnaby and Vaclav Varada all scored within a span of 1:08, according to the NHL's Stats and Information Department.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Maple Leafs 2 – Sabres 5

'Gilmour joins Buffalo after the team placed Zach Bogosian on waivers and assigned Lawrence Pilut to Rochester on Friday. He broke camp with the Sabres in the fall, appearing in four games and averaging 17:03 of ice time before being assigned to Rochester in late November.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Gilmour, Hammond from Rochester

'Buffalo Sabres defenseman Zach Bogosian has been placed on waivers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Bogosian on waivers

'"He's got such an unbelievable strong, positive attitude towards what it takes to be an NHL player," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said after practice Wednesday. "I mean, he doesn't want to leave anything to chance. His physical base and his willingness to sacrifice to play within a team game is very high. We've seen it in Rochester now for a year and a half and off and on here … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Pilut to Amerks

'"I thought he needed 10 minutes first period," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "He was a little bit off here and there. But once he found his legs - and he found his hands - it was just outstanding to have him back. We know why he's the rookie of the year in the National Hockey League for us, no questions asked. He showed it again tonight. We missed him dearly and it was just … [Read more...] about Olofsson scores twice in return, fuels resilient OT victory over Columbus

'Evan Rodrigues also scored for Buffalo. Carter Hutton made 28 saves and picked up an assist on Rodrigues' late game-tying goal.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Blue Jackets 3 – Sabres 4 (OT)

'The move comes as the Sabres are getting healthier up front, with wingers Victor Olofsson and Kyle Okposo both set to return tonight against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Wilson appeared in Buffalo's last four contests, tallying a goal and an assist.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Wilson to Rochester

'"Victor Olofsson and Kyle Okposo both showed good signs here today," Krueger said. "We're going to assess post-practice and take a final look in the morning, but it looks like they're an option already for tomorrow. But we'll make that final call, again, tomorrow."' … [Read more...] about Olofsson, Okposo could return Thursday

'"That's the kind of effort we need," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "We can't just rely on Jack's line to carry it all the time. For us to rise up to the challenges ahead here with … these four-point games coming up here against Columbus, against Toronto, teams like that where we can really make a move here, we need everybody involved offensively and defensively. So, that … [Read more...] about Johansson, Sheary provide offense in win over Red Wings

'The Sabres went 3-for-3 on the penalty kill and also held off a Red Wings attack with the extra attacker in the final minute.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Red Wings 2 – Sabres 3

'"That's a highlight of the game, certainly, is the way he then stopped the penalty shot," added Krueger. "There was some energy on the bench and he really played strong the rest of the way, so what a recovery from a difficult start where we were all part of it. I thought that was certainly a highlight."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to overcome early deficit against Miller, Ducks

'Anaheim jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first period and while Buffalo got within one and had multiple opportunities throughout the game - even hitting a few posts - they couldn't beat Ryan Miller for a third time.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Ducks 3 – Sabres 2

'"I've been trying to stay really positive and just look at it as an opportunity to get stronger and come back with a fresh start and fresh mind," he said. "I'm looking forward to it."' … [Read more...] about Olofsson back at Sabres practice on Saturday

'Asplund has nine points (1+8) in 18 AHL games this year. With Buffalo, he has three points (1+2) in 29 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Pilut, Asplund to Rochester