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'Anderson has had moments this season where it seemed as though he had lost a step at the NHL level, but there are other games, like this one, where he steals a win for the team.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Offensive explosion propels Sabres to win over Kings

'Skinner practiced on Monday, but he can’t play again until Saturday in Arizona. Skinner seemed remorseful on Monday that his penalty hurt the team, “It was unfortunate timing and probably cost us a point there, so that’s a tough feeling and something you learn from, it was a tough task for them to kill the whole thing off and it was unfortunate timing.”' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner understands why he was suspended by NHL

'Thompson is fourth in league scoring with 41 points and third in goals with 21. He of course was excited to be recognized, “It’s a pretty cool feeling.”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson named NHL’s ‘Second Star of the Week’

'Krebs' second goal in three games made it a 2-1 contest.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose second-straight to Pittsburgh

'The offensive consistency is still somewhat there, but the team needs to convert more of their high-danger chances when they present themselves. Smarter shooting can also help them, because it would create more second or third chances after the initial shot.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres drop both games of home-and-home series with Penguins

'Kyle Okposo's power play goal with 1:30 remaining in regulation tied the score at 3-3. Jack Quinn made the pass that helped set up the chance in the slot for the one-time goal. Mittelstadt added his third assist of the night on the goal, as well.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Pittsburgh in overtime

'The problem came because Buffalo handed Pittsburgh five power plays, including one in overtime that did them in.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres fall to Penguins because of penalties

'The blue and gold went into Nationwide Arena and drubbed the Columbus Blue Jackets 9-4 on Wednesday night. Tage Thompson was again the headlight, as his five goals paced the scoring on a historic night in Ohio. Thompson was one of six Buffalo skaters to tally a multi-point night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hang nine in Columbus

'The win makes the Sabres 5-2-1 in the eight games since their eight-game losing streak. Buffalo is winning lately, because the team is scoring. The Sabres lead the NHL, averaging four goals per-game, yet they’re 24th in the NHL with a points percentage of .481.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Thompson continues to do things we haven’t seen for many years in Buffalo

'"When you have that youth that you know is talented and you give them experiences, they're becoming more experienced players and able to apply it faster," Granato said. "It's awesome to watch, and to have that line shape up the way it is, you can see in practice usually before the guys that can implement something in the game. I'm speaking of young players, you see their … [Read more...] about Granato: Young players getting experience faster

'Luukkonen has only played 18 games in the NHL, yet, some are already calling him a bust and not leaving any room to the belief he still could develop.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen says confidence hasn’t been shaken

'The 21-year old has nine goals and 15 assists for 24 points in 25 games this season. It is the first time in his NHL career Cozens has been recognized for the weekly honor.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens named NHL’s ‘Second Star of the Week’

'The Buffalo Sabres scored three times in the second period, including a power play goal by Jack Quinn, to defeat the San Jose Sharks 6-3 on Sunday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres use big second period to double up San Jose

'The Sabres dominated San Jose in every aspect of play in the second period. JJ Peterka tied the game just 16 seconds into the middle frame. Jeff Skinner and Jack Quinn were soon to follow and gave Buffalo a 4-2 lead going into the final period.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres go on scoring spree in win over Sharks

'Cozens has done a terrific job of putting Quinn and Peterka at ease and in the meantime, showing that he indeed is the No. 2 center on this team.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres’ young line gets better with every game