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'The Buffalo Sabres never trailed in their 5-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night at KeyBank Center. Noah Ostlund scored twice to help in the winning effort for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Ostlund helps lead the way in Sabres win over Edmonton

'THe Sabres were so good defending throughout this game and Ellis was so calm as nothing seems to phase him. He made 32 saves, but many of the shots were from distance. He also almost never leaves a rebound around the crease or in the slot.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres may have a new No. 1 goalie as they beat Edmonton 5-1

'Despite falling behind 4-1 halfway through the game, the Buffalo Sabres flipped the script on the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres complete comeback in overtime at Detroit

'In the third period and overtime, Tage Thompson became the superstar that he is as he took over the game.' … [Read more...] about Thompson takes game over to overcome three goal deficit and win in Detroit

'It was the Colorado Avalanche who toyed with the blue and gold tonight inside Ball Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ issues on road persist in Colorado

'Buffalo did play better, especially Thompson who rarely this season has been one of the Sabres best players. Thompson looked comfortable at center, but in the end what does it matter? This team has to win hockey games and they’re not very good at it. Buffalo has one win in nine games and have pretty much taken themselves out of contention for the 15th straight season and we’re … [Read more...] about One win in nine games have pretty much ended playoff hopes

'Midway through the middle stanza, though, Utah got on the scoreboard. East Amherst's own Nick DeSimone ripped a slapshot from the point that eluded Colten Ellis, halving Buffalo's lead to 2-1. From that moment on, it was all Utah until the final whistle blew. An onslaught of four third-period goals completely turned the tides on what was, initially, a promising road effort … [Read more...] about Five unanswered goals doom Sabres in Utah

'What we witnessed in Utah on Wednesday was a complete and utter embarrassment and one we’ve seen more times than we can count over the last 14 years. The faces change, but the effort and the results rarely do.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow a 2-0 second period lead to lose in Utah 5-2

'One line has been consistently good for the Buffalo Sabres and according to “Money Puck” has been one of the seven best lines in the NHL. In Carolina on Saturday, Ruff shuffled the lines in the third period and one line dominated play and scored two goals. There’s one player that has been in on both those lines and that’s Ryan McLeod. He centered Alex Tuch and Josh Doan for a … [Read more...] about McLeod has been able to drive two different lines

'"That's the part that you have to deal with. We don't want to use that as an excuse, it's the next man's opportunity. We have shuffled a lot of things around and we will continue to shuffle. There is nobody coming back for the next couple of games. We are looking for some lines that are generating some offense and some special teams that can help us win hockey games". Ruff … [Read more...] about Ruff: ‘I am excited to see if these lines can stay together’

'Buffalo’s road trip did not get off to the start they were looking for, as the team looked loose and disengaged to start this matchup with an elite Hurricanes team.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres ‘Last 5’: Back to the basement

'"Jiri is going to miss significant time, and it’s related to a blood clot that was found," said Ruff on Monday. "I’m not going to go into any further details, but it’s pretty serious'' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich to miss ‘significant time’ due to blood clot

'Buffalo showed fight, albeit late, and potted consecutive goals of its own within the next six-and-a-half minutes of play. Finally seeming to solve the Carolina defense, it was Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson, respectively, who dialed up the pressure to suddenly make it just 4-3 Hurricanes with some time left on the Sabres' side.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ road woes in Carolina continue

'After a decent first period in Carolina on Saturday, the Sabres got out played in the second. Some of the reasons were overstaying shifts which cost them a goal, being outworked causing them not to be able to get in on the forecheck. Alex Tuch said they need to lock it down defensively at times.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in Carolina for the 11th straight time

'Dahlin’s fiancée, Carolina, underwent a heart transplant over the offseason. Ruff said with the media that Dahlin told him that everything is ok but at this time there is no timetable on his return from Sweden.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin to take a temporary leave of absence from the team