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'Unlike their performance against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday the Sabres second line featuring Conor Sheary, Casey Mittelstadt and Kyle Okposo was outstanding on Thursday night. It seemed like every time the trio stepped onto the ice they were generating chances in the Coyotes' zone, forcing constant pressure.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Coyotes 3-1

'In the third period, the Kings were without two of their best defensemen in Drew Doughty and Dion Phaneuf. The Sabres capitalized, outshooting the Kings 16-4 and tying the game despite the two-goal deficit. It was the best. From the Sabres in recent memory, and they were rewarded for their efforts. That said after the game Jack Eichel made it pretty clear that his team will … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres snap losing streak, top Kings 4-3 in OT

'The program is designed to help some of the longer stay dogs find new homes.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Linus Ullmark, SPCA kicking off program to help dogs

'It's a good thing the Sabres gave themselves some wiggle room with their 10-game win streak. It goes without saying -- the last thing this team wanted to do was drop four consecutive games after tying the longest win streak in franchise history. But here we are, as the Sabres dropped their fourth straight game and 12th of the season [17-8-4].' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres lose fourth straight, falling to Maple Leafs 4-3 in OT

'Not only did the Sabres not score with the man-advantage. They failed to generate any solid chances and couldn't maintain continuous possession. Against a team like Nashville, the power play can be the ultimate equalizer. That wasn't the case on Monday.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres drop third straight game, fall to Predators 2-1

'Dahlin receives the distinction over Elias Pettersson, Brady Tkachuk, Colin White, and Cal Petersen.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin named NHL Rookie of the Month

'With Nashville and Toronto on the horizon, this felt like a game the Sabres needed. There is no denying this team has played some great hockey but dropping back-to-back games after rattling off 10-straight wins isn't a good look. Now the blue and gold will have to steal a game in Nashville or they'll be looking at an oh-so-dreaded three-game losing streak. They deserve a … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Panthers top Sabres 3-2 in OT

'McCabe has been one of the most important players on the Sabres roster so far this season. If he misses any significant amount of time the Sabres will have to do some scrambling and whoever steps into the lineup will have big shoes to fill.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Streak snapped, Lightning strike Sabres 5-4

'"It's fandamonium with them right now," he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres jerseys selling faster than stores can keep up with

'Stop me if I've said this before -- Carter Hutton was the Sabres best player on Tuesday, despite allowing two goals in the third period. The Sabres netminder made multiple huge saves, keeping the Sharks at bay. His prettiest came in the first period, snagging a shot from Joonas Donskoi that surely looked like it was destined for the back of the net. If it weren't for another … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres win 10th straight, knock off Sharks 3-2 in OT

'With the win, the Sabres are now 16-6-2 on the season with 34 total points and are first not just in the Eastern Conference but in the entire league as of Saturday night.' … [Read more...] about Make it nine! Sabres top Red Wings in shootout for 9th straight win

'The Buffalo Sabres haven't lost a game in regulation when they've scored first. Thanks to their comeback against Montreal, Buffalo is now 10-0-2 this season when they open the scoring. For as great as they've been when playing from behind, they at least to this point have been dominant when they get going early.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres win eighth straight, top Canadiens 3-2 in OT

'The Sabres notched four goals in the first period, two of the four came from Evan Rodrigues and Johan Larsson who each scored their first of the season. While the Sabres didn't score again until the final minutes of the final period, some defensive pressure along with another great night from Carter Hutton helped the Sabres hold onto the lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Flyers 5-2 for 7th straight win

'Pilut, 22, is tied for a league-leading 22 points in 15 games with the Americans this season. The rookie defenseman has tallied at least one point in seven straight games and has the second-best plus/minus rating in the AHL with a plus-16 rating.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall AHL leading-scorer Lawrence Pilut

'There is something special about this team. For the third time in four nights, the Sabres found a way to win, despite trailing after 40 minutes. This time, it was Jack Eichel who sealed the win for the Sabres, scoring the overtime winner.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres stun Penguins in OT, win sixth straight