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'"When we do get into these penalty, power play, specialty team situations, they seem to break our 5-on-5 momentum and we need to stop changing our 5-on-5 game due to the feelings on the specialty teams. It was a change in momentum against a very dangerous team, but we are to blame. We gave them more than they actually took."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to hold lead in loss to Lighting

'Conor Sheary recorded a goal and two assists for Buffalo. Marcus Johansson, Jimmy Vesey and Jack Eichel also scored for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Lightning 6 – Sabres 4

'"It's been crazy," Smith said. "I've been pinching myself every once in a while. But, yeah, it's been unbelievable, something I've been waiting for a long time. I'm just very grateful for the opportunity and excited to work as hard as I can as see what happens."' … [Read more...] about ‘A dream come true’: Smith’s long journey brings him to Buffalo

'The 6-foot-2, 210-pound forward signed a one-year AHL contract with Rochester on July 1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Smith to one-year, two-way contract

'With 24 goals in 39 games so far this season, Eichel is only four goals away from matching his previous best goal total of 28, set last season. Eichel's output through 40 team games currently has him on pace to finish the season with 50 goals and 108 points, which would be the highest goal and point totals by a Sabre since Pat LaFontaine (53+95) and Alexander Mogilny (76+51) … [Read more...] about Eichel named to 2020 Atlantic Division All-Star team

'"We are happy to announce this start time change so that all of our fans can enjoy the Buffalo Bills playoff game on Jan. 4 after our Sabres game," Buffalo Sabres Co-Owner and President Kim Pegula said. "Buffalo has a great tradition of all of our teams and fans supporting each other, and we want to make sure we can accommodate everyone the best way possible. We would like to … [Read more...] about Start time for Saturday’s game vs. Florida moved to 1 p.m.

'"The way we played as a team here, we do this consistently, we're going to get results," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "It's finding the confidence and the belief and keep digging down to continue to stick with the game plan that we had here today. This is one of the premier teams in the league, but right now, shortly after, the pain is what dominates. We again have to use … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to hold off Bruins’ power play in road loss

'DeBrusk's goals were scored 18 seconds apart after Johan Larsson was assessed concurrent minor penalties at the 1:23 mark of the period. David Pastrnak also scored for the Bruins, while Tuukka Rask made 24 saves.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 2 – Bruins 3

'With Jeff Skinner sidelined three to four weeks with an upper-body injury, the Buffalo Sabres tested new forward lines during practice at LECOM Harborcenter on Saturday. Kyle Okposo skated on the right wing alongside Victor Olofsson and Jack Eichel while Johan Larsson centered a line with Marcus Johansson and Sam Reinhart.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shuffle practice lines in Skinner’s absence

'"Boston didn't need many opportunities. They're an experienced team. They jump in those holes and they do damage very quickly. We've got to get that ruthlessness when we felt in the first period we had the upper hand. We need to get ourselves the lead and we didn't do it. That's gonna definitely be a focus moving into the next game against them."' … [Read more...] about Sabres focused on finding answers on offense following loss to Bruins

'Ullmark was solid for Buffalo, particularly in the early goings of the game, stopping chances by both Danton Heinen and Charlie Coyle.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Bruins 3 – Sabres 0

'Dylan Cozens, Mattias Samuelsson, Matej Pekar and Erik Portillo will each try to help lead their respective countries to a championship.' … [Read more...] about 4 Sabres prospects vying for World Juniors gold

'The Sabres trailed, 2-1, and Rodrigues was toward the end of a long shift in the Ottawa zone. The puck slid through the blue paint behind goalie Craig Anderson as Rodrigues wrapped behind the Ottawa net, in perfect position to pounce at the other side. Rodrigues timed it perfectly, only to see Anderson making a lunging stop with his blocker. "He made the saves he needed to win … [Read more...] about Girgensons scores lone goal in loss to Senators

'Jack Eichel saw his career-best 18-game personal point streak snapped. He tied Gilbert Perreault (Oct. 24 to Dec. 4, 1971) for the most consecutive games played with a point in franchise history.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 1 – Senators 3

'The 24-year-old center has one goal with the Sabres this season in eight games played. He's been up with Buffalo three times this year after signing as a free agent on July 1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Lazar to Amerks