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'"Going to a third period 1-1, we've got to expect more out of ourselves going in this stage of the season," said Sabres goalie Robin Lehner, who made 39 saves. "That stage of the game, a 1-1 hockey game, we didn't have a push. They had a push."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Ducks following lopsided 3rd period

'That about sums up my thoughts on Tuesday night's comeback win over San Jose at KeyBank Center, giving the Sabres two points in a game that was looking bleak going into the third period. As I happened to explain to a fan during the second period of the game, I love an exciting third period even more than most people might.' … [Read more...] about How much are you enjoying these comebacks?

'"It's probably the worst we've played and gotten a win," Okposo said. "But in saying that, we never gave up and it's a huge win for us. We've got to get two points. We've been saying it for a couple months, we've got to find ways to win games. I guess that's one of the ways."' … [Read more...] about Kane’s 2nd of the night caps thrilling comeback win

'"It's a puck above the crossbar, Robin goes up to catch it and their guy puts his stick into it and I think prevents Robin from catching the puck," Bylsma said. "Yes, the puck gets spit back out and there's a second shot so there's no interference on the second shot but without the stick there, I think Robin catches the puck."' … [Read more...] about Sabres struggle to generate offense in loss to Devils

'"Pretty exciting few days for myself and my family," Falk said prior to Buffalo's game in New Jersey. "First time it's ever happened, something like this for me to get an extension or a contract during the season and not just in the summer."' … [Read more...] about Hard work pays off for Falk with mid-season extension

'Grant (6'3", 212 lbs, 4/20/1990) signed with the Sabres as a free agent on July 2, 2016 after spending the 2015-16 season in the Calgary Flames' organization, where he split his time between Calgary and the Stockton Heat (AHL). The Abbotsford, British Columbia native played in 35 games for the Sabres and tallied three assists before being claimed by Nashville on Jan. 11. He … [Read more...] about Grant claimed off waivers, assigned to Rochester

'"Georgie's a guy who's not afraid to go out there and block a shot, no matter who it is, and put his body on the line," defenseman Cody Franson said. "Caber's a lot of the same way. They both try to be very physical, they play hard along the walls and they do a good job of trying to take the middle of the ice away on teams. When you have two guys like that who you can insert … [Read more...] about McCabe, Gorges made impact in return to lineup

'While the Sabres generally played a strong game defensively, there were some lapses. Buffalo was dominated early in the second period, at one point being outshot 8-1. They came out of that period with a 2-0 lead thanks to Lehner's ability to come up big when called upon.' … [Read more...] about Lehner makes 37 saves in shutout win over Sens

'"It was a good game," Lehner said. "It was an entertaining game, it was a fun game to play. It just sucks that we got a penalty there and at the end of that penalty they come up with a big play."' … [Read more...] about Lehner duels Lundqvist, but Sabres fall in OT

'It seems clear to me this edition of the Sabres, for the most part, is a team that figures it is never out of any game, even if they fall behind by a pair of goals. On the other hand, while the comebacks and OT winners are thrilling, I am still waiting for this group of players to find the right mix in their game to start winning games 4-1 and winning games where the opponent … [Read more...] about Sabres building that essential confidence

'"He's dealt with a tough injury … He wasn't feeling 100 percent," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "That's something he's dealing with going forward, probably with every game that he plays. He's getting his feet back underneath him, getting his timing, getting his defensive play back underneath him the last three games and we need him to be at his best."' … [Read more...] about Kulikov feeling well, hoping to build on first goal

'"Don't get me wrong they're a good team, they're where they are in the standings for a reason. Sometimes you've got to tip your cap but for us tonight, that was our own fault. We didn't manage the puck well enough, we put [goalie Robin Lehner] in a tough spot and put ourselves too far behind the eight ball."' … [Read more...] about Turnovers plague Sabres in loss to Canadiens

'Seventeen years with one team - you won't see too many players doing that. To me, Buffalo was great. It was a great city to play in, a great organization. I had a great time there and great memories. It was a lot of fun playing with Rene [Robert] and Rick [Martin] for many years. Mike Foligno, I played with him from '81 to '86.' … [Read more...] about Catching up with Perreault at All-Star Weekend

'"There's no question the puck ends up in the net. That's [irrefutable]. It's in the net. Everyone can see that," Bylsma said. "The question is, it goes into the goalie, he goes on his side and he falls into the net. And none of us - no one - can see the puck until he gets up. And that's after the play. I took philosophy in college and I know it means the puck is in the net, … [Read more...] about Video reviews don’t go Sabres’ way in loss to Dallas

'"He's been playing well. I thought we've had some good offensive zone shifts and broke out the puck pretty well coming out of our own end," his defensive partner Zach Bogosian said on Wednesday after practice at The Stars Rink at Dr Pepper Arena. "It's been good. It seems like we've complimented each other pretty well out there. It gives me room to skate. He's such a good puck … [Read more...] about Franson, defensemen contributing to Sabres’ success