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'“I think we should wear them every game, based on those numbers,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “The crowd was great, too. They weren’t too happy with our first period. They rallied, and our guys felt that. Even at the start of the game, people seem excited about those things. And I know the players are.” ' … [Read more...] about ‘Goat head’ energy ignites Sabres in explosive 6-goal 3rd period, first shutout win of season

'The NHL Department of Player Safety released a video explaining the decision, saying in part, “Skinner initiates an altercation here that ends with him aggressively and purposefully striking an opponent in the face with his stick with sufficient force to merit supplemental discipline.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Skinner suspended 3 games for cross-check

'Many fans wanted to watch both games, planning their night in advance to make sure they didn’t miss any of the action.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo fan palooza: Businesses bustle with Bills and Sabres fans

'“We played almost a full game,” said Dylan Cozens, who sniped his sixth goal of the season to give the Sabres a 4-3 lead, their first of the game, midway through the third period. “But we just kind of sat back at the end with that two-goal lead and let them push and take over. Those are the times we need to just keep pushing for that next goal. Don’t sit back. Because that’s a … [Read more...] about Sabres squander 2-goal lead, incredible Tage Thompson goal in OT loss to Lightning

'Having poured in 13 goals to win back-to-back games earlier this week, the Sabres found scoring more difficult against a strong Devils defense coached by old friend Lindy Ruff.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have Devil of a time in home loss

'“A young group that all of the sudden, they are going to find the right groove,” Ruff said. “It could be weeks away. Could be a month. Could be tomorrow.”' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff forecasts better days for youthful Sabres, compares surging Devils to ’05-06 team in Buffalo

'The game started with Sabretooth rappelling from the rafters and a 90s-themed hype video featuring an Empire Sports Network opening graphic and a cameo from Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame inductee Ryan Miller. It concluded with Buffalo’s mascot waving a white bison flag while the Sabres raised their sticks to salute the crowd of 17,302 at the downtown arena that opened in … [Read more...] about Sabres feed off ‘goat head’ vibes to beat Blues in ’90s night party

'Jeff Skinner tallied two goals and three assists, Tage Thompson had a goal and three assists, and Henri Jokiharju scored his first of the season for the Sabres (8-11-0), who had gone nearly three weeks without notching a point in the standings. Craig Anderson made 29 saves.' … [Read more...] about Goal rush stops Sabres skid

'The 24-year-old Jost was drafted 10th overall by the Avalanche and spent six years in Colorado before getting traded to Minnesota in March. He was waived Friday in the expiring season of a contract paying $2 million per annum.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim F Tyson Jost off waivers

'The 23-year-old Luukkonen has started 13 NHL games over the past two seasons, going 3-8-2 with a .913 save percentage and 3.08 goals-against average. He is 6-3-0 with a .898 SV% and 3.07 GAA this season playing for the Rochester Americans in the AHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up UPL with Comrie injured

'Alex Tuch had a goal and two assists, Casey Mittelstadt also scored, and Tage Thompson tallied two assists. Craig Anderson stopped 27 shots.' … [Read more...] about Winless in past 4 home games, Sabres slump to 6th straight loss

'The crowd season-high crowd of 15,757 at KeyBank Center voiced its vitriol for Eichel on every shift, and boomed its disdain whenever he touched the puck. There were frequent chants of “Jack you suck!” The scorn from Sabres fans was amplified by the shipped out captain’s postgame remark that “this is about the loudest I’ve heard this place ever,” when Eichel was booed more … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel basks in boos, scores hat trick for 1st win in Buffalo in 22 months

'“Listen, that’s all in the past now. I’m not going to sit here and say, “I wish I didn’t say it.’ I just don’t think there’s enough time for that. What happened, happened. It’s in the past. I’m just trying to focus on the present. And we have a big game tonight. That’s what I’m worried about.”' … [Read more...] about ‘I know what to expect this time’: Jack Eichel won’t be surprised by boos in Buffalo return

'“People really do go out and support people’s interests here, which I think is cool. I think in other cities it’s on such a large scale sometimes, so it [fandom] can get lost. [Fans] You just sort of go, show up and leave. I think here is more of an intimate [fan] experience,” Miller said.' … [Read more...] about It’s Miller Time again in Buffalo: Ryan Miller talks about new chapter off ice

'“Their first three goals went off of us, and don’t be fooled by us,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “We didn’t play hard enough in the areas we need to play hard. We were too slow that we hit goal posts. Their goalie played real well. But the bottom line is we could’ve won a game but we didn’t go attack a game like we needed to.”' … [Read more...] about Zamboni stalls, Sabres skid to 3rd straight loss