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'Neither side scored again in regulation, nor in overtime, setting up a shootout -- Buffalo's first since the team's season opener in October. Ryan O'Reilly hit the post after Matt Duchene opened the shootout with a goal. Ottawa's next skater, Bobby Ryan, was foiled by Lehner and Sam Reinhart took advantage, beating Anderson on the following attempt. Josefson's winner came … [Read more...] about Sabres Top Senators in shootout 4-3

'The calendar turned to 2018 and everything changed. In 30 games in 2018 Reinhart has 12 goals and 15 assists for 27 points. Over 82 games that works out to 33 goals and 41 assists for 74 points. Phil Housley said he’s seen a change, “He’s just determined right now and a lot has to do with his confidence, but the thing I really like is the defensive awareness and right now, his … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Reinhart is having an excellent 2018

'"I just tried to get in position for [O'Reilly] and he put it on my tape and on the second effort it went in."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Senators

'We are to the point in the night where Calgary is just looking to bleed the minutes and seconds off of the clock and get this game over with. We are coming up on the time where it is OK to say the s word for David Rittich.' … [Read more...] about Sabres throttled by Calgary 5-1

'Johnson left playing just 26:01 making 18 saves on 22 shots. I would blame him for one of the four goals and even that one, he hasn’t given a goal like that up in a long time. Johnson was great in a 2-1 overtime victory over his old team in Calgary and I’m sure he’s very upset about being pulled this time against his hometown team. Just as he thanked his teammate for his … [Read more...] about Sabres make Johnson look bad in front of his old team with a horrible effort

'"They wanted it more than us and we got exactly what we deserved."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Flames

'Early in the game against Toronto, Criscuolo went to check Matt Martin against the wall. The move backfired as Martin braced himself and the 5’ 8", 165-pound center bounced off. He went straight to the room holding his shoulder and the Sabres have announced he’s out 4-to-6 weeks. That’s a big blow to a team in the Amerks that is already missing their leading scorer and rookie … [Read more...] about The Sabres and Amerks lose Criscuolo for weeks

'Ristolainen had a pretty good night against Toronto. He had two shots tipped in by the 3:43 mark of the game and he was nasty and strong playing 25:52. He was active in the offensive zone pinching and getting in deep. He said, “It don’t think it was my best game, but it was pretty good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen enjoys his battles with Nazem Kadri

'Stop me if I have said this before tonight: a good bounce goes the way of Buffalo and it results in a goal. A clearing attempt by Toronto defenseman goes off of the referee and right to Ryan O'Reilly. He does not miss, and the lead is back to a pair.' … [Read more...] about Sabres outlast Toronto 5-3

'The Sabres are now 70-27-8 alltime at home against Toronto. They're 9-2 in their last 11 and 19-3-1 in their last 23 on this side of the border.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres and Leafs begin rivalry 2018

'"It's always a great rivalry," Housley said after practice on Sunday. "Just knowing where our opponent is at, they've lost their last three and the coach came out and said they're going to practice [hard] today. We've got to be well aware that they're going to be ready to go, and we've got to rebound from our last game. I think there were areas we needed to improve on going … [Read more...] about Sabres getting ready to face Toronto for the first time this season

'Eichel's original timeline for a return to the lineup was four-to-six weeks, and he has just passed the three-week mark of the recovery process. The hope for Eichel and the Sabres is to get him back on the ice for some portion of the final stretch of games.' … [Read more...] about Eichel skating again; Guhle called up from Rochester

'Sam Reinhart scored the lone Sabres' goal in a 4-1 loss to the Florida Panthers on Friday night at BB&T Center.' … [Read more...] about Panthers dump Sabres 4-1

'Most players say one end of the ice is more difficult to adapt to when you’re playing center. Girgensons agrees, “Probably more defensive zone cause you’ve got to play low and I do like playing low, but if you play enough games on the wing, you kind of get away from the center mindset, so I’ve just got to watch a couple of shifts before the game and refresh the memory.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Girgensons had to change positions again

'"If I bury a couple more we're right back in that game. I thought I gave myself some good looks and was unable to capitalize on them."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Panthers