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'"No update on Casey," Granato said. "We knew a back-to-back would be tough. It was unfortunate he wasn't comfortable in the moves he was trying and then probably pulled out early because of precaution. I don't have any word on it yet."' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue to battle adversity in loss to Avalanche

'The Buffalo Sabres found themselves tied with the surging Colorado Avalanche midway through the second period Sunday night. But an Avalanche goal and a failed challenge on the play that led to another Colorado goal paved the way for the Avs to win their 10th straight game.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres fall 4-1 to Avalanche on the road

'"I felt like a kid again," he said. "I reminded myself of why I put in the work the last couple months. … You're playing a kid's game. If it's not fun, it's not time to be playing anymore. I got out there and reiterated to myself that it is still fun to compete and to battle."' … [Read more...] about ‘I felt like a kid again’ | Anderson earns victory in return from injury

'So, the team started the game with 11 forwards, seven defensemen and no healthy scratches. In goal, Craig Anderson returned to the crease for the first time since November 2. Dustin Tokarski, in his first game November 29, served as the backup.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Anderson returns, makes 28 saves in win over Coyotes

'Forwards Rasmus Asplund and Victor Olofsson, defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, assistant coach Matt Ellis, and an additional four members of the traveling party have been placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place 3 players, 5 staff members in NHL’s COVID-19 protocol

'Houser will become the sixth Buffalo goaltender to miss time this season. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (lower body) and Malcolm Subban (upper body) are currently out with injuries. Aaron Dell is suspended three games for interference against Ottawa Senators forward Drake Batherson on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Anderson, Tokarski to travel for road trip with Houser in COVID protocol

'Girgensons has had somewhat of a resurgent season following missing all of 2020-21 due a hamstring injury that occurred during training camp. In 34 games this season, Girgensons has 12 points (7+5) through 34 games, which puts him on pace for his highest point total since 2014-15.' … [Read more...] about Q&A: Girgensons reflects on first half of season

'"We're just trying to see how the recovery is now, right? Felt pretty good," Anderson said. "Kind of the trend is as soon as you get out there, start moving, warm up, things start to feel better. As the day goes on, you see how the recovery goes. It's hard to say true yes or no as far as what your status is for the weekend, but we'll know more tomorrow after we get on the ice … [Read more...] about Anderson continues to progress, will evaluate playing status on Friday

'This season as a Big 10 preseason second-team selection, Johnson has dressed in all 24 games for Minnesota, scoring a career-high two goals and nine assists. He's top five on the team in both plus/minus rating (plus-8) and blocked shots (27).' … [Read more...] about Prospects Update | Johnson’s game evolving at University of Minnesota

'"I think we have a good start, we don't get one to go in, and they get one and it deflates the bench rather than give us some energy and, pardon my language, a little kick in the ass," forward Casey Mittelstadt, who returned from a 16-game absence, said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to answer 1st-period run in loss to Senators

'Three goals allowed in 2:55 in the later stages of the first period put the game out of reach in the Buffalo Sabres' 5-0 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres unable to overcome slow start in Ottawa

'"Whatever they felt they were comfortable with, we wanted to support. I look at this as an opportunity on a development path of just another experience, another stage, another learning-type experience. I look at it as a tremendous honor and a lot of positives."' … [Read more...] about Adams sees development opportunities for Levi, Power at Olympics

'"He was extremely vocal 6-on-5," Granato said. "He did not like when we failed to execute, and he let it be known when he came back to the bench. … First game back at that point, but again his standard is he will not accept lack of success, and that's what we need."' … [Read more...] about ‘True competitor’ Mittelstadt expected to return Tuesday in Ottawa

'"I'm not known as a goal scorer, so I wasn't too worried about it," Krebs said. "But it's kind of just a nice thing to get off the back. Yeah, I think the floodgates will open."' … [Read more...] about ‘At his age, it’s incredible’ | Krebs impresses in win over Flyers

'Peyton Krebs, Tage Thompson and Jeff Skinner each scored a pair of goals to lift the Buffalo Sabres to a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Krebs scores twice in win over Flyers