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'Buffalo outshot the Bruins 36-26 by the end of the night. They came out of the gates strong, as they opened the game outshooting the Bruins 15-7 after the first 20 minutes, but found themselves down 2-0 heading into the intermission.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres remain confident after loss to Bruins

'Olofsson put the Sabres on the board with 5:25 remaining in the third period, beating Ullmark with a shot from the right faceoff circle. The Sabres drew a late penalty for a chance cut the deficit further but were unable to convert. They finished the night 0-for-4 with the extra man.' … [Read more...] about At the Final Horn | Olofsson scores Sabres’ lone goal in loss to Bruins

'"We'll decide after that where he's at," Granato said. "But just in talking to him after, he felt good."' … [Read more...] about Samuelsson (lower body) returns to ice with teammates

'Asplund has been at the forefront of the Sabres' aggressive style this season. He is one of the engines on Buffalo's most dominant line to this point, alongside centerman Tage Thompson and fellow winger Victor Olofsson. The Sabres have generated lopsided advantages in shot attempts (37-16) and scoring chances (19-5) with the trio on the ice at 5-on-5 through three games.' … [Read more...] about ‘He’s relentless’ | Asplund’s work ethic helps fuel Sabres’ hot start

'While all four lines have managed to contribute, two have been particularly dominant. The Sabres have out-chanced opponents, 19-5, with the trio of Rasmus Asplund, Tage Thompson, and Victor Olofsson on the ice at 5-on-5. The tally is 12-3 in favor of Buffalo with Zemgus Girgensons, Cody Eakin, and Kyle Okposo on the ice.' … [Read more...] about Inside the numbers behind the Sabres’ 3-0-0 start

'"It's something that I think's been missing here. I've found that in the past when we give up a goal we get on our heels, we stop making plays, we start shooting the puck around and it becomes jagged and not connected and it seems like now, everybody wants the puck."' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue ‘good vibes,’ improve to 3-0 with win over Canucks

'Buffalo is 3-0-0 to start a season for the fifth time in franchise history. The last Sabres team to win at least its first three games of the season was the 2008-09 club that won its first four contests.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Third-period surge propels Sabres to 3-0-0 start

'"Let's play hockey," Wolanin said. "I mean, obviously, Los Angeles, California, is quite a place and a great place to kind of take your mind away from hockey. But at the end of the day, I'm a hockey player. I loved everything about it, no complaints. I just wasn't playing."' … [Read more...] about ‘Let’s play hockey’ | Wolanin looks forward to opportunity with Sabres

'Erik Portillo, Buffalo's third-round pick in 2019, started both games and made a combined 55 saves on 58 shots (.948 save percentage). Portillo is 4-0-0 on the season with a .929 save percentage and a 2.00 goals-against average.' … [Read more...] about Prospects Update: Portillo backstops Michigan to tournament win

'"Not that there's a big number of games that we've showed it, but consistently play like that - just playing as a team with speed, moving pucks up, funneling back, really just cutting off their rush before it starts - we're going to be hard to play against."' … [Read more...] about ‘Annoying’ Sabres improve to 2-0-0 with shootout win over Coyotes

'Cody Eakin scored for the Sabres. Tage Thompson and Arttu Ruotsalainen tallied in the shootout.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres defeat Coyotes in shootout

'Wolanin, 26, tallied three assists in 18 games last season with Ottawa and Los Angeles. The left-shot defenseman has appeared in 61 NHL games spanning five seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim Wolanin off waivers from Kings

'"I'm bummed for those two guys because they came into the season prepared and in shape and they had a good training camp," Granato said. "And right in game one, this happens."' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt, Jokiharju to miss time with injuries

'Number one: We are going to work. You should see our effort every single night.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo: Thank you for a special Opening Night

'The fans noticed. Blocked shots and net-front skirmishes earned standing ovations. Fans cycled through a greatest hits of chants during the third period, from singing "Sweet Caroline" to chanting the chorus from "Seven Nation Army" to pleading for a sixth goal from the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres feed off fans in season-opening win over Habs