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'Leinonen played 25 games with Mora IK this season going 13-10-0 with a 2.31 goals against and .910 save percentage. He also had four shutouts.' … [Read more...] about Leinonen gets an entry level contract with the Sabres

'The Sabres coasted to a 7-3 victory over the Penguins Thursday night, spurred by a five goal second period. Jiri Kulich scored twice and James Reimer won his third straight start in net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win big over Penguins

'Buffalo has really improved their home record lately going 10-2-0 in their last 12 and 13-4-0 in their last 17. Since Jan. 28 the Sabres points percentage of .833 at home is fifth in the NHL. They’re fifth in goals for averaging 4.08 goals per game. Since Dec. 27, they’re 13-4-0 which is sixth in the league at .765. In this timeframe, they’re second in goals with 3.88 goals … [Read more...] about They win their third straight game 7-3 over Pittsburgh

'The Sabres held on for a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators Tuesday night. Tage Thompson scored the game winning goal in the third, while James Bernard-Docker also scored against his old team in the win. James Reimer got the start in net and was strong once again, making 30 saves in his second win in back-to-back games for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold on to beat Senators

'For the second game in a row, the Buffalo Sabres reached down deep and got gutsy wins against two teams that were just sitting there waiting for them.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres gut out another win over Ottawa

'"I don't think we've seen the real Norris yet. He got in the face off dot a few times won key face offs, got up ice, made a heck of a play on the goal to Thompson, and then scored the inside goal. So I think you're looking at a guy that was limited, and still was a guy that was able to get in on plays, and a guy that's going to be able to kill penalties for us. When you look … [Read more...] about Ruff: Norris performing for team despite injury

'Facing the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre, Ryan McLeod was the motor that drove the Sabres in the 5-3 victory over one of the NHL's best teams.' … [Read more...] about McLeod leads the way for Sabres in Winnipeg

'The biggest reason the Sabres won was James Reimer absolutely stood on his head making acrobatic saves all day long. At the other end, former Sabre Eric Comrie had a day he’d like to forget as the Sabres were extremely opportunistic.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: James Reimer stole the show to win in Winnipeg

'On Saturday afternoon, the Buffalo Sabres were did in by a forgettable second period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suffer another multi-goal loss at Minnesota

'In this game the Sabres hurt themselves as they had 56 shot attempts, but only hit the net 21 times.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres find out in Minnesota that 50 good minutes won’t win you a game

'The Buffalo Sabres' first-ever visit to Delta Center did not go as planned. For the second time this season, the blue and gold were on the wrong of a 5-2 final against the Utah Hockey Club, as Utah swept the first-ever season series.' … [Read more...] about Sabres swept in first season series vs. Utah

'Their constant trouble with situational awareness bit them again.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres frustrated with 5-2 loss in Utah

'“When you talk about being in tight hockey games, instead of losing games, we're finding ways to win games,” said Ruff on Tuesday during his regular appearance with the “Jeremy and Joe Show” on WGR. “Last night’s game, I thought their goalie made a couple great saves in the third period, and we stayed around and played a real smart game, managed the puck really well. I think … [Read more...] about Ruff: Sabres ‘finding ways to win’ tight hockey games

'Alex Tuch played hero in the dying seconds of overtime to help the Sabres beat the Bruins 3-2 at TD Garden.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end road losing-streak with OT win in Boston

'Power has had two solid defensive games in a row, but in Boston he also added a goal and two assists. The goal in the second period tied the game at 2-2 and was his first in 21 games dating back to Jan. 17. He only had one point in his last nine games. The goal was a very nice setup from Ryan McLeod who went cross ice to find Power who beat Korpisalo with a very nice shot, but … [Read more...] about Opinion: Power’s three points helps Sabres to first road win in nine games