'"What we love about their game is how connected they are defensively and how hard they work to do the right things without the puck to get it back," Krueger said after practice on Sunday at KeyBank Center. "That's the goal of course: When you don't have it, get it back."' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to take positives from win into Monday’s game at Ottawa
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Ristolainen, Scandella fuel resilient win over Kings
'"You could just feel everybody raise the game after the goal against," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "It really launched a strong stretch where I thought we could've had even more of a lead than we had."' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen, Scandella fuel resilient win over Kings
At the Horn: Kings 2 - Sabres 3
'Ullmark improved to 11-7-3 on the season and is 7-2-2 in his last 11 appearances. He has won all four of his career meetings with Los Angeles.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Kings 2 – Sabres 3
Eichel, Rodrigues practice with Sabres
'"It remains a day-to-day," Krueger said. "… He was out there practicing, and we'll make that call tomorrow." … [Read more...] about Eichel, Rodrigues practice with Sabres
Sabres recall Lazar from Rochester
'He has one goal with the Sabres this season in six games played. In 18 games with Rochester, he's recorded six goals and eight assists for 14 points. He currently leads all Amerks with 0.78 points per game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Lazar from Rochester
Sabres fall to Flyers in Eichel's absence
'In addition to Eichel, the Sabres also lost forwards Johan Larsson and Evan Rodrigues to injuries. Larsson left with an upper-body injury after completing his final shift with 16:48 remaining in the second period; Rodrigues was helped off the ice after taking a slap shot to his left leg with 16:52 left in the third.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Flyers in Eichel’s absence
At the Horn: Sabres 1 - Flyers 6
'Carter Hutton made 23 saves. The Sabres were outshot 29-17.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 1 – Flyers 6
Comeback effort falls short in Toronto
'"I'm, just looking back now, disappointed that we didn't make more of a game of it early because you could see when we made the push and we got to our game, we found our legs, there was a real chance to take points here tonight," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Comeback effort falls short in Toronto
At the Horn: Sabres 3 - Maple Leafs 5
'Eichel has 15 goals and 15 assists during the streak, which ties a pair of Dave Andreychuk streaks for the second-longest in franchise history. Eichel is now one game from tying Gilbert Perreault's franchise-best 18-game streak (10+21) set in the 1971-72 season.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 3 – Maple Leafs 5
Eichel named NHL's 3rd Star of Week for 2nd week in a row
'Eichel's 23 goals this season rank second in the NHL to Boston's David Pastrnak. He leads in the league with 17 even-strength goals and is tied for fifth with 58 points. He's on pace for 55 goals and 115 points, which would be the most productive season by a Sabres player since Pat LaFontaine and Alexander Mogilny's memorable 1992-93 campaign.' … [Read more...] about Eichel named NHL’s 3rd Star of Week for 2nd week in a row
Sabres assign Mittelstadt to Rochester
'Mittelstadt has four goals and five assists in 31 games this season. The 21-year-old center has recorded 39 points (17+22) in 114 NHL games, dating back to the end of the 2017-18 season. He was Buffalo's first-round pick (eighth overall) in the 2017 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Mittelstadt to Rochester
Late goal by Eichel earns Sabres point against Islanders
'The Sabres' power play went 2-for-2 and the penalty kill didn't allow a goal on four New York Islanders' opportunities with the man advantage in their 3-2 overtime loss at NYCB Live.' … [Read more...] about Late goal by Eichel earns Sabres point against Islanders
At the Horn: Sabres 2 - Islanders 3 (OT)
'Victor Olofsson also scored for the Sabres. Eichel tallied an assist in addition to the tying goal, extending his NHL-best point streak to 16 games. Linus Ullmark made 23 saves.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 2 – Islanders 3 (OT)
Jokiharju has become a dependable presence with help from Ristolainen
'"... You have a bad shift or a bad period, just keep going. I think that's the biggest thing. I think during this season it's been better for me than last year. Last year, I made a mistake, it was pretty much a big thing for me and I would stay on it."' … [Read more...] about Jokiharju has become a dependable presence with help from Ristolainen
Eichel extends point streak to 15 in win over Predators
'"He's probably the best player in the world right now," their linemate, Victor Olofsson, added.' … [Read more...] about Eichel extends point streak to 15 in win over Predators
