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'The Sabres went back on top 2:12 into the final period when Sheary put home a Rodrigues rebound for the 5-4 lead. Sheary, who added an assist earlier in the evening, punctuated a solid night with what turned out to be the eventual game-winning goal. Rasmus Dahlin added two assists, his sixth multi-point game of the season. Dahlin joins Phil Housley and Bobby Orr as the only … [Read more...] about Sabres come back from the break with a 5-4 win in Columbus

'I thought the final three minutes were very good. Hutton was called on to make a few good saves while it was 6-on-5, but I thought they locked it down despite many tired players that had to stay on due to icing calls. John Tortorella did Buffalo a favor by calling time out allowing the Sabres stuck on the ice to rest and regroup.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres score a huge victory in Columbus

'"I thought we had a good response. Obviously giving up two quick goals on the road is tough. We came into the [second> intermission and regrouped a little bit and got off to a good start in the third. Sheary got a big goal for us and we were able to shut it down from there."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Blue Jackets

'Sadly, the Sabres are in the East and, more problematically, the Atlantic Division. Tampa Bay is on another level, but the Sabres are now eight points back of the Toronto Maple Leafs, seven off of the Montreal Canadiens and five back of the Boston Bruins. In addition, Buffalo is four points off of the Pittsburgh Penguins, the holders of the final wild card.' … [Read more...] about If the Sabres get back into a playoff spot, who could be out in their place?

'The first power play unit consisted of Jack Eichel, Jeff Skinner, Sam Reinhart, Kyle Okposo and Rasmus Ristolainen. The second unit was Evan Rodrigues, Casey Mittelstadt, Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin. Coner Sheary and Jason Pominville alternated on the wing.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres are looking to get a stagnant power play going

'The Sabres have 34 games left in the regular season, 18 of which will be played at KeyBank Center, including a critical seven-game homestand from February 1 through the 15th. The Sabres are 14-6-3 on home ice, while they are just 10-12-3 on the road. In the last 12 games away from home, the Sabres are an unsightly 2-8-2 and have given up 42 goals.' … [Read more...] about Back to work

'Casey Nelson skated with the team for the first time since being injured on Dec. 4. So far Nelson has missed 19 games and likely won’t play in Columbus or Dallas.' … [Read more...] about Nelson returns to practice as Buffalo comes back from break

'While his role is replaceable, Girgensons is a perfect modern day 4th liner in the NHL. He has great speed, very good defensive ability, and can give you some scoring here and there. He'll block shots, penalty kill, and can play center if you need him to. Girgensons has been apart of the Sabres penalty kill that has been near the top of the league all year. Paired with Johan … [Read more...] about From All-Star untouchable to fourth-line role player for Girgensons

'Weekes is very familiar with the fans of Buffalo being a visiting goaltender many times here. Skinner said he’s really enjoying getting to know the fans here, “As an opposing player you only get a little of a snapshot of the city, of the community and the organization I think for me coming over it impressed me I think and I didn’t really realize how much the community loves … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner is enjoying his first season in Buffalo

'With Buffalo in their current position and with the team taking a turn in the right direction this year, some could say that the Sabres should look to buy at the trade deadline to increase their chances of making the playoffs or adding that piece that can be a solution in the long-term plans.' … [Read more...] about Assessing the Sabres’ approach to the trade deadline

'"They're getting shots on goal. Rasmus Dahlin is starting to come into his own. If [Carter] Hutton and [Linus] Ullmark can get back to what they were earlier in the season, the Sabres have a great chance."' … [Read more...] about Leahy: “If Hutton & Ullmark can get back to what they were earlier, the Sabres have a great chance”

'Talk about picking up ground? In that time Tampa Bay has picked up 23 points on the Sabres. The Islanders have picked up 18 points, while Pittsburgh has gained 15 points, Montreal gained 14, both Columbus and Boston gained 11, Washington gained 10 and Toronto has only has gained six points on the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres trying to hang in during their 10-day break

'Rasmus Dahlin nearly tied it on the power play late in regulation, but ripped a one-timer off Demko's helmet. Dahlin was kept off the scoresheet, ending his point streak at five games. Jeff Skinner had an up-close backhand chance moments after Dahlin's chance, but was also denied by Demko.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stumble in Vancouver 4-3

'Buffalo finished with pressure, but it’s hard to win, even if you dominate with the huge errors that cost them.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres blow another chance for points losing two of three on the road

'"That's kind of the way it's gone the last week-and-a-half. It's about limiting mistakes. I thought we played well tonight, but those mistakes cost us."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Canucks