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'Alex Nedeljkovic had a memorable night in goal making 40 saves, earning an assist and scoring an empty net goal to cap off the 5-2 Pittsburgh victory. He becomes the first goaltender to score a goal and assist in a single game in NHL history.' … [Read more...] about Nedeljkovic shines in win over Sabres

'For me the turning point came midway through the period with Jokiharju in the penalty box. Beck Malenstyn won a shorthanded battle and sent Zach Benson in on a breakaway. He put it right into Nedeljkovic’s pads and seconds later, Glass found himself open high in the right circle and he beat Luukkonen who was back in his net for the Pens second power play goal of the game. … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres keep Crosby off the board, but a goalie scores a goal and an assist to beat them

'"It’s a special moment, it’s pretty cool," said McLeod on Thursday after practice. "It’s cool we got the win, and it’s a moment I’ll remember for a long time."' … [Read more...] about McLeod had to wait to celebrate first NHL hat-trick

'It was a career-night for Ryan McLeod, as the Sabres forward recorded his first-career hat-trick in Buffalo's 4-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about McLeod spurs Sabres’ victory over Hurricanes

'What won them the game and prevented them giving up another three-goal lead is they finally listened to their head coach. Lindy Ruff watched his team be passive and give up goals at 3:45 of the third period and at 16:50 with the Hurricanes goaltender pulled.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres win the hard way over Carolina

'"Everybody as individuals handle it a little different," said Byram on Tuesday following practice. "I think on that team, we were an older team with a lot of veterans in the lineup. So I feel like it was a little different, but I don’t think it changes how anybody deals with it. It’s tough, at times, and things aren’t going to go your way. But at the end of the day, it’s … [Read more...] about Byram on handling adversity in NHL: ‘It’s sticking to what you know best’

'"Obviously, we did not like the loss. Didn't like the shift of mentality from how attacking and aggressive and the shooting mentality we had in that first period, and just didn't play with that same amount of urgency the rest of the game, which was disappointing, the game that we felt we had and control. But all you can do is you go back in the attack some areas of weakness … [Read more...] about Appert: Sabres looking to refine defensive mindset

'“He’s unbelievable, he’s a guy that every team wants. He brings it all every day and he’s a team first guy and he absolutely loves Buffalo, he loves being here, he loves the boys and we’re really lucky to have him."' … [Read more...] about Dennis Gilbert has earned respect of his teammates in Buffalo

'Two goals in less than 40 seconds allowed Seattle to open up a 4-2 lead against the Sabres early in the third period. Oliver Bjorkstrand was credited with the go-ahead goal after a puck in the air hit Jacob Bryson and the defenseman swiped the puck into his own net, accidentally. Kappo Kakko scored 38 seconds later to double the lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fade after quick start against Seattle

'Buffalo was all over the Kraken in the first period. It might have been the best I’ve seen them skate in a period all season. Sam Lafferty and Jack Quinn gave them a 2-0 lead, but if you follow this team, you know the script.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Same old, same old, Sabres blow a 2-0 lead and lose 6-2.

'In Thursday’s 4-0 win over the Senators, McLeod had more chances shorthanded than anyone on Ottawa's roster on four power play attempts. He also had a career-high three points with a goal and two assists.' … [Read more...] about McLeod has been important part of Sabres’ last two wins

'Playing their first game at the Canadian Tire Centre since New Year's Eve 2023, the blue and gold seized early momentum and cruised to a 4-0 shutout win over the Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blank Senators in Ottawa

'Buffalo got outshot, 16-5, in the third period, but never were really in trouble. As a matter of fact, they looked confident that they were going to finish it out without a comeback going against them.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Luukkonen, McLeod and Quinn step up in Sabres’ win over Senators

'Tage Thompson is no longer just setting up shop in the left circle. He is in the high slot to start in the bumper position, and then he gets into motion. I’ve seen him in both circles, the point, battling along the side walls, and behind the net. He’s even attacked the crease when necessary.' … [Read more...] about Thompson has helped Sabres’ power play improve

'"The run is very possible," said Ruff on Wednesday when he joined the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "You look at the group of teams we just played against, and I think you judge your team on that. We played four good teams from the West, and we come back and play the best team in the East, understanding there's pockets of our game that have to be better."' … [Read more...] about Ruff feels Sabres can get back into mix heading into second half of 2024-25 season