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'"They just have not been able to get into a rhythm and even when they generated chances they didn't score so you just don't feel good about it and that can complicate it too. So I think that will resolve over time because of the skill we have, but that's one area that's it's not hitting rhythm yet or stride yet."' … [Read more...] about Granato has attention on team scoring

'After getting through some early chances from the Avalanche, it was JJ Peterka giving the Sabres the 1-0 lead midway through the first period as he followed up his own blocked shot and snapped home the game's first goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blank Avalanche; Luukkonen earns first-career shutout

'Despite Sunday's win, his team broke down around him immediately with numerous bad decisions and turnovers. It took maybe five or six minutes of Luukkonen standing on his head and then the Sabres got to their game.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Luukkonen’s first-career shutout gets Buffalo past Colorado

'Dustin Tokarski has been injured in Rochester which means Devin Cooley has played a lot. In four games he’s 3-0-1 with a 3.46 goals against and .903 save percentage. Cooley will be the backup on Sunday for Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Cooley he excited to be up for his first NHL experience,' … [Read more...] about Sabres Comrie is week-to-week with a lower-body injury

'In the video, the NHL thought the hit was avoidable because Hischier had already dumped the puck into the Sabres zone. They also felt the head was the main point of contact.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Connor Clifton suspended two games for a hit to the head

'Unfortunately, that was the last gasp the blue and gold had left on this night. Haula netted his second goal of the night for New Jersey with 5:43 to play, and it held up as the game-winning shot in Newark.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose back-and-forth affair in New Jersey

'Before Comrie left, Mattias Samuelsson turned the puck over allowing Jesper Bratt in alone and he scored. Buffalo got one breakaway goal from JJ Peterka. Both Comrie and Luukkonen made some great saves, but they just have to get the big save at the big time, and they need to bail teammates out with those saves.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres couldn’t sustain their A-Game for a full 60 minutes

'“It shows our commitment to good offense and a simple game that we’re getting to the net, we’re going into battles, we’re screening the goalies and sacrificing.”' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch was determined to start playing way he knew he could

'A four-goal, third period lead nearly evaporated for the Buffalo Sabres, but the team was able to escape Ottawa with a 6-4 victory over the Senators inside Canadian Tire Centre.' … [Read more...] about Sabres survive big third period from Senators

'Unlike Monday against the Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo had players at the net all night long.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres get back to their game and score six in Ottawa.

'"We continue to push and press for more traffic at the net, more direct players going to the net, greater shot mentality. Those are things that are tangible, physical things you can pluck out on video that are real strong indicators of aggressive play, assertive play," said Granato during his weekly Tuesday appearance on the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "You tend to push that … [Read more...] about Granato knows Sabres can score, just haven’t found that part of their game yet

'Once again, the Buffalo Sabres fell behind early and were not able to overcome their deficit, losing 3-1 to the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres finish homestand with loss to Montreal

'The Sabres weren’t as good defensively on Monday as they were on Saturday, but they were OK and when they did break down, Eric Comrie made some good saves. They also covered up for each other to take two huge scoring chances away from the Canadiens on breakaways. They can thank Mattias Samuelsson and Zemgus Girgensons for that.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres allow Jake Allen to steal the show

'It took until nearly three minutes remaining in the second periofd for either side to score, but Buffalo was able to break through first. Jeff Skinner scored his second goal in the last three games to give the Sabres a 1-0 lead. Casey Mittlestadt made the pass that helped create the score, he received the lone assist.' … [Read more...] about Sabres overpower Islanders for home win

'The proof is on the ice. They’ve won two of five games and in both wins, they were excellent on defense. They gave up very few chances and converted good defense into speed and offensive chances.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres played the game that they are capable of and beat the Islanders on Saturday