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'A COVID-19 outbreak on the New Jersey Devils appears to be where the problems began for the Sabres. New Jersey Forward Travis Zajac tested positive last Friday and didn’t even make the trip to Buffalo to play the Sabres on Saturday. Before Sunday afternoon’s game, another New Jersey player, Kyle Palmeri, who played in Saturday’s game, tested positive.' … [Read more...] about Brandon Montour, Tobias Rieder added to Sabres COVID protocol list

'According to a release from the National Hockey League, the decision was made by the League’s, NHLPA’s and Club’s medical groups, who determined that more caution was warranted while the League continues to analyze test results in the coming days.' … [Read more...] about Sabres games postponed through February 8 due to NHL COVID Protocol

'“It’s obviously a different time than I’m used to, but it’s been pretty good so far. We practice with the team, and when we don’t we have Matt Ellis out there who does a great job with us keeping us ready to play if we get our name called upon,” Sabres defenseman Will Borgen said.' … [Read more...] about NHL Taxi Squad is a different, but necessary, experience

'For those Sabres history buffs out there, you recognize the Sabres Reverse Retro jersey. It’s modeled after the team’s first third jersey from the 2000-01 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will wear “Reverse Retro” jerseys six times this season

'Many teams live by the motto “Start fast, finish strong.” The Sabres did neither of those in the first two periods Sunday against New Jersey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres struggle to stop New Jersey in 5-3 loss

'Neither team scored in overtime, forcing a shootout, the second for the Sabres in their last four games. Just like their last one against Washington six days ago, Jack Eichel led off the shootout with a goal to put them up 1-0. Goaltender Linus Ullmark held New Jersey off the board the rest of the way, allowing the Sabres to pick up the win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top New Jersey in shootout, 4-3

'They had no trouble generating chances in previous games, but their second straight meeting with the New York Rangers saw a relatively quiet performance. They only put nine shots on goal in the first two periods, compared to New York’s 24 in that same span. In fact, the Rangers had nine shots on goal in the second period alone.' … [Read more...] about Sabres struggle to generate offense, fall to Rangers in OT, 3-2

'“We have such a good group of guys, we have so much fun, we’re so close, we’re tight with each other. Coming off such a lengthy layoff, we’re all in the same boat. We’re excited to be back together and we welcome with open arms,” Sabres center Curtis Lazar said. “Their personalities have done nothing but added to our dressing room and it adds on the ice too. They’ve added some … [Read more...] about Newest Sabres already making big impact on the ice

'“It’s a relief to get one and put one in the back of the net and kind of get that out of me but we had some other chances,” Eichel said. “Like I’ve said before that’s part of my job on this team is to help produce offense and score goals so it was good to make an impact offensively tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores first goal of season, Sabres top Rangers 3-2

'“Obviously a lot of excitement,” Cozens said. “It’s something I’ve dreamed about my whole life. To finally put one in the back of the net, it’s exciting.”' … [Read more...] about Cozens reflects on first career goal

'And to make things worse, the Caps were without four of their top players that included Alex Ovechkin, their number one center Evgeny Kuznetsov, their starting goaltender Ilya Samsonov and defenseman Dmitry Orlov. They were placed on the NHL’s COVID-19 list after breaking league protocols.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in a shootout to Alex Ovechkin-less Capitals

'Right now the Sabres haven’t announced who will start in goal against the Capitals in game one on Friday. Jonas Johansson came in for the injured Hutton against Philadelphia and he’ll be ready if called upon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goaltender Carter Hutton day-to-day, won’t make trip to Washington

'The Buffalo Bills are scheduled to play their AFC Championship Game at 6:40 p.m. on January 24.' … [Read more...] about NHL moves up Sunday’s Sabres game, avoids overlap with Bills AFC Championship game

'Buffalo went 0-for-3 on the power play in the opening period. They scored zero goals despite outshooting the Capitals 11-6.' … [Read more...] about Drawing a blank: Sabres 0-for-5 on Power Play in 2-1 loss to Capitals

'Buffalo’s defense struggled to keep pace with the Capitals all night, allowing two goals in each of the first two periods. Washington needed just 23 shots in the first 40 minutes to put up the four goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start slow in 6-4 loss to Capitals