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'A pair of power play goals, including one by Tage Thompson, helped the Buffalo Sabres defeat the Arizona Cotyotes 5-2 on Saturday night at Mullett Arena.' … [Read more...] about Power play helps propel Sabres to win over Arizona

'The Buffalo Sabres kept their scoring ways going on Thursday night. The blue and gold rode the high of their six-goal third period against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday, and added four more tonight against the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche.' … [Read more...] about Sabres double up Avalanche

'Luukkonen made numerous big saves including 15 in the third period to preserve the win. Colorado outshot Buffalo, 17-1 and took over a game that Buffalo had played well in for 40 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Luukkonen backstops the Sabres to a big win in Colorado

'Lukkonen was touted as one of the Sabres top goalie prospects in years past and if this style of play continues this season, he could regain that title.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres stop Avalanche, win second in-a-row

'The 25-year-old Cecconi is a local product from Youngstown. He played for the Buffalo Jr. Sabres and is familiar with Tage Thompson and Casey Fitzgerald as he won a gold medal with them at the World Juniors in 2017.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire local defenseman from Stars

'“Any of us that have aged, we know that as you age, it’s more challenging to get up and go. And factor that it’s the highest level in the world, I mean, he didn’t wake up this morning like you and I, and everybody else," said Granato on Tuesday. "You play a game in the NHL, you wake up the next morning, you’re feeling it.”' … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson shuts out Kings; can he play more?

'Buffalo was outshot by the Kings, 16-3, in the opening period of play. Sabres goalie Craig Anderson was able to stop all 16 Los Angeles shots on goal, including a handful on the only power play of the first frame.' … [Read more...] about Sabres power play leads to big victory over Kings

'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