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'In this game on Sunday, Rasmus Asplund and Victor Olofsson staked the Sabres to a 2-0 lead. However, a parade to the penalty box, along with some sloppy play and running around in their own, end cost them three unanswered goals.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres tripped up in Los Angeles

'Buffalo had the only two shots on goal in the three-on-three overtime session, and were able to score the game-winning goal with less than a minute to go in the period. Asplund received a pass from Olofsson across the ice and scored on an open net for the 4-3 victory. Olofsson and Dahlin assisted on the goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start road trip with win over Anaheim

'At 40-years-old, Anderson is still showing he can still a goal away from time to time. He's taken the majority of Buffalo's starts this year and seems to be showing he can still handle the responsibility of a decently-sized workload early in the season.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Asplund and Anderson key in Sabres’ 4-3 OT win against Ducks

'The Sabres had three shots in the final 24:16 of this game, but that’s all they needed. Hats off to Victor Olofsson, he was pretty much the team’s worst 5-on-5 player since he came into the NHL, but he is so much better this season. He has really worked hard on his game and in overtime, he made a gorgeous play staying strong as he cut to the net. He dragged the puck and then … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres are a difficult team to deliver a knockout punch to.

'Pysyk doesn’t want to complicate why they’re doing so well. He said, “I think it’s just keeping it simple with each other, being predictable with one another plus we’ve developed a friendship as well, so in practice we’re pushing each other, having fun and it’s that level of comfort that if one of us makes a mistake, you’re not letting the other guy down.' … [Read more...] about Hagg and Pysyk help keep the Sabres defense calm

'The Lightning continued to pepper Anderson in the second period, but the net minder was up to the task. More than halfway through the frame Tampa Bay was outshooting Buffalo 8-0 for a 22-9 overall advantage in the game.' … [Read more...] about Anderson leads Sabres to win over Tampa Bay

'Anderson only let in one goal lowering his goals against to 1.76 and raising his save percentage to .944. That puts Anderson fifth in the NHL while Dustin Tokarski is third.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres did what it took to win a game and upset the Stanley Cup Champions, 5-1.

'Dustin Tokarski had a stand out sequence in the second period as the Devils nearly tied the game twice on opportunities from in close. Yegor Sharangovich hit a goal post just beyond the halfway mark of the period, and in the pursuit that followed Marian Studenic had an a clear shot that Tokarski was able to stop through desperate acrobatics. The goal horn was even briefly … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Devils 2-1 in Overtime

'The Sabres clearly looked like a team trying to get to the shootout to give themselves a chance, but Pavel Zacha had other plans. Devils defenseman Damon Severson find an open Zacha on the top left circle. Zacha had time to load up and fire and well-placed wrister on the high glove side of Tokarski, and that would be that.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres sputter in OT loss to Devils

'Buffalo could’ve had a lot more Grade-A chances, but they still have the habit of passing when good opportunities are staring them right in the face.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres are improved, but not quite ready for the elite teams yet

'Boston's first power play chance of the night led to their third goal of the game. Coyle recorded his second point of the game, this time a goal, with Rasmus Dahlin in the penalty box for hooking. Marchand made the play across the ice for the primary assist, while Mike Reilly was credited with the secondary assist for the 3-0 lead.' … [Read more...] about Bruins solve Sabres to hand Buffalo first loss

'Cozens line in general had a strong performance against the Bruins, but Cozens in particular kept the Bruins on their toes all night. Cozens took six shot, 3 of which came right in front of the opposing team's net and in the slot. In terms of expected goals, those are the areas were at least one or two of every ten shots goes in the net.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres test Bruins but Ullmark shuts the door

'According to Kaplan on Thursday, Eichel's camp is formulating a plan to pitch one last case to Sabres management to allow Eichel to undergo his preferred artificial disk replacement surgery. This plan will include a number of medical opinions from other doctors and specialists with the hope their insights will convince the team to change their stance on the procedure.' … [Read more...] about Report: Jack Eichel to make final case to Sabres for disk replacement surgery

'Buffalo's dominance is showing well with very solid, complete efforts at both ends of the rink.' … [Read more...] about Sabres close out opening homestand against Bruins

'Vinnie Hinostroza did not practice on Wednesday, while Cody Eakin crashed into the net and had to leave the ice. Hinostroza was on a maintenance day and the Sabres say he should be OK. Eakin was still being evaluated after practice with an update coming on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Injury bug starting to hit Sabres