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'"We just didn't quite start on time today," Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said. "They, obviously, had some jump. It's a big game, and they knew it right away, and they came out and they jumped on us. When we realized we were in a fight, it was a little too late."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres fall short in home loss to Florida

'“I think our guys felt and knew when they were playing the right way, they had some control over the game,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “Things were working well for them, it’s just getting back to that.”' … [Read more...] about Okposo’s shorthanded goal leads Sabres over Predators 5-3

'Jeff Skinner, Dylan Cozens, Victor Olofsson and Jack Quinn also scored goals. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 39 saves for his seventh victory in his last eight starts.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Buffalo rides strong 3rd period to victory in Nashville

'"We want to make sure there's nothing filtered to other guys," Granato said regarding the decision to hold Girgensons back in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons to miss Nashville trip with non-COVID illness

'The Sabres finished with a 41-27 edge in shots and twice erased one-goal deficits. They took 16 shots in the third period alone, including Tyson Jost's game-tying goal at the 2:50 mark.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres unable to take lead in home loss to Jets

'In 13 games this season, Luukkonen is 9-3-1 with an .894 save percentage and a 3.49 goals-against average. He's won his last six starts with Buffalo and made at least 35 saves in four of those games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Luukkonen from Amerks

'The NHL announced Wednesday that the game between the Buffalo Sabres and Columbus Blue Jackets originally scheduled for December 27 will now be played on Friday, April 14 at 7 p.m. at Nationwide Arena.' … [Read more...] about Postponed Sabres game at Columbus rescheduled for April 14

'"I think they capitalized and we didn't, honestly," Tuch said. "I thought we had some momentum for the majority of the game and when we kind of sat back a little bit, got a little frustration, left some spots open in the D zone and that's when they capitalized."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Tuch scores twice, but Sabres’ rally falls short

'Rochester Americans forward Jiri Kulich (2022, first round) certainly did his part in helping Czechia secure a silver medal, pacing his squad with seven goals, nine points, and 39 shots on goal. His goal and shot totals ranked second to only budding Canadian mega-star Connor Bedard (eligible for the 2023 NHL Draft) among all tournament participants.' … [Read more...] about Baker: Looking back at Kulich, Rosen and Ostlund’s 2023 WJC performances

'"They just had a really difficult time executing things that they execute simple," Granato said. "They didn't look like themselves. We fought the puck all night and we didn't look fast. We were struggling to move pucks. Just one of those very challenging nights we just couldn't find it, couldn't find the spark."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres blanked by Flyers on home ice

'"These are good problems," Adams said. "There's a lot of things in this job that are challenging, but this is great. We have three guys now that are healthy, that we believe in. We really like where UPL's game is right now, the way he's progressed and developing and the games he's played."' … [Read more...] about Adams on Sabres goaltending: ‘We have 3 goalies we believe in’

'"We've had to prove to the fans that we're a competitive team," Dahlin said.' … [Read more...] about ‘This city’s amazing’ | Dahlin tallies 5 points in front of sellout crowd

'"I don't think there's really any other way to put it," he said. "It's something I think a lot of people work toward and something I've been working toward, and to be able to get rewarded with that is a good feeling."' … [Read more...] about Thompson excited for All-Star nod, hopes for teammates to join him

'"I think you dream of playing in the NHL, winning a Stanley Cup, being an NHL All-Star," he said. "To get selected and be able to go is a pretty cool feeling."' … [Read more...] about ‘Pure excitement’ | Thompson to represent Sabres at All-Star Game

'"Our thoughts and our hearts and prayers are with Damar's family and the entire Bills organization," Adams said. "What happened last night is something that makes the game itself and any sport secondary. So, it was a tough day for all of us."' … [Read more...] about Adams after OT win: ‘We’re all just thinking about Damar’