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'"I mean, the hit didn't look too good, and I wasn't too happy with my own play these last couple of games and especially that game so I felt I needed to get myself involved some way," Cozens said. "So, I saw it as a good opportunity to do so."' … [Read more...] about Cozens sought to provide spark on otherwise off night vs. Rangers

'"Really you don't think about it actually," Luukkonen said. "Sometimes it's actually even easier to play in periods like that when there's a lot of stuff happening so your mind kind of automatically just is on the game all the time. You don't really have time to count the shots."' … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways | Sabres fall to Rangers despite strong outing from Luukkonen

'Buffalo outshot New York 16-6 in the first period, but the Rangers scored on their second shot of the second period to open the scoring.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Sabres 1 – Rangers 3

'The game will be broadcast on MSG and WGR 550. Pregame coverage on MSG will begin at 2:30. The original start time for the Sabres' regular-season finale was 7 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Faceoff for May 8 game between Sabres and Penguins moved to 3 p.m.

'"They sling pucks east-west, spread the ice out very well," Granato said. "… It's certainly a different look from a coverage standpoint than we've been playing against. We knew that coming in, we spoke of that. Didn't show a lot because you don't want your guys thinking too much."' … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways | Sabres unable to overcome early setbacks in loss to Rangers

'Jeff Skinner, Victor Olofsson, Sam Reinhart scored for Buffalo as they tried to erase multiple deficits. Dustin Tokarski made 23 saves.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Sabres 3 – Rangers 6

'"It wasn't probably the way I thought it would be, but in the end we got the win," Luukkonen said. "And it means a lot."' … [Read more...] about ‘It means a lot’ | Luukkonen earns victory in NHL debut

'Sam Reinhart recorded a hat trick to hit the 20-goal plateau and help lift the Buffalo Sabres to a 6-4 victory over the Boston Bruins on Friday at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Bruins 4 – Sabres 6

'"Those are moments in the game where you can kind of turn the tide, gain some momentum and capitalize and get a get a goal," Jeff Skinner said afterward. "We're not doing that."' … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways | Power play falls short in loss to Bruins

'The Sabres have just one goal in 18 power-play opportunities against the Bruins in five games this season.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Bruins 5 – Sabres 1

'Quinn, 19, was selected by the Sabres with the eighth overall pick in last year's NHL Draft. He tallied nine points (2+7) in 15 games this season as the youngest player on the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Quinn has season-ending surgery to repair hernia

'Sabres interim coach Don Granato said he would inform his goaltenders on Thursday regarding the team's plans for back-to-back games against the Bruins. If Tokarski gets the nod in the first game, it stands to reason that Luukkonen could make his debut Friday.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen acclimating to Sabres with debut approaching

'The Bruins out-attempted the Sabres, 40-24, at 5-on-5 during the first 40 minutes and built a 2-0 lead on the strength of goals from Brad Marchand and Connor Clifton. They were able to stave off a comeback push by the Sabres in the third.' … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways | Sabres shut out to open 3-game set with Bruins

'With 2:34 remaining in regulation, Buffalo was set up to have a 5-on-3 opportunity for 1:33 that they turned into a 6-on-3 when they pulled goaltender Dustin Tokarski in favor of the extra attacker. Buffalo generated zero shots on the 6-on-3 and then committed a too-many-men-on-the-ice penalty once the initial two-man advantage expired.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Bruins 2 – Sabres 0

'Luukkonen, 22, was selected by the Sabres during the second round of the 2017 NHL Draft. In 14 games with Rochester this season, he's 7-5-2 with a .888 save percentage and a 3.60 goals-against average.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen recalled to active roster