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'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

'Jack Eichel is the captain. The alternate captains are Kyle Okposo and Jake McCabe.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 2020-21 roster

'It didn’t work out then with the MLB, but he found out just two days ago that the Sabres have picked his business, Print2Web, to make the fan cutouts that will fill KeyBank Center through the NHL season.' … [Read more...] about Fan cutouts to fill stands at Sabres games

'“I think it’s just taking it a game at a time,” winger Tage Thompson said. Obviously our schedule is pretty compact and we’ve got a lot of games back to back and a lot of games in a short amount of days so I think not looking too far ahead, just focusing on the now and making sure we are taking it a a game at a time, day at a time is going to give us our best chance. And then … [Read more...] about Sabres stress importance of fast start this season

'The players will practice and travel with the team, but will earn the same salary they would make in the AHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign five to taxi squad