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'The Buffalo Sabres are getting really good at starting games slow. On Saturday they failed to get a win after giving up the first goal of the game -- something they've done in their last two contests. In the first 20 minutes the Sabres had only eight shots on net, and while they've unquestionably had worse periods this season, it just looked like they were tired -- which to a … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Hurricanes top Sabres 2-1 in OT

'Good teams find ways to win games they have no business winning. Whether or not the Sabres are a ‘good’ team is still up in the air, but on Friday that’s exactly what they did, knocking off the Islanders 3-2 in overtime.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Isles 3-2 in OT

'The Sabres defenseman has unveiled his signature “BOGO Bunch Juice,” a blend of apple, parsley, cucumber, kale, spinach and celery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman launches “BOGO Bunch Juice”

'So just how big of an impact does Eichel make? In the seven games that he’s played this season, the Sabres have 23 goals (3.28 goals per game). It's extremely impressive, especially when you consider the Sabres only had 39 goals in the 21 games (1.85 goals per game) played without Eichel.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Eichel, Sabres top Kings 6-3

'The Sabres power play has gone 4/17 in their last five games (23.5%) while their penalty kill has allowed goals on seven of their last 14 penalties (50%).' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Capitals top Sabres 4-1

'Earlier in the week Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma said that Josh Gorges would miss "weeks" with a foot injury after blocking a shot -- but he may be back sooner than originally thought.' … [Read more...] about Sabres slowly, but surely, getting healthy

'Seconds later Marcus Foligno drew a hooking penalty giving the Sabres a power play as they went into overtime. Rasmus Ristolainen made the Oilers pay, with an absolute laser from the point to give the Sabres the win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Oilers 4-3 thanks to some late game heroics, despite two points from Connor McDavid

'It looked like Eichel was limping around in his own end and was several steps slower than what we’re accustomed to seeing. What was most apparent was his lack of explosiveness. Eichel is the Sabres most explosive player, maybe more so than anyone they’ve had since the millennium, but in the second half of Monday’s game he was just another guy.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations:Sabres fall to Capitals 3-2 in OT

'If you’re a fan of slow-paced and boring hockey than you loved the beginning of Saturday’s matinee between the Sabres and Bruins. Neither team was able to generate consistent scoring chances and don’t even get me started on the sloppy passing.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres fall to Bruins 2-1

'As for Gorges, the extent of his injury is unkown, but he is scheduled to get x-rays done in the next few days.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Guhle on emergency basis

'Man, he’s good.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Eichel, Sabres top Rangers 4-3

'After the game Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma said that Robin Lehner is day to day after suffering a hip injury late in the first period. It happened on what looked like a harmless play with Lehner about ten feet outside of his crease plying the puck. After making a pass Lehner slowly skated backwards towards the net, grabbing the back of his leg. When the whistle blew, Lehner … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Eichel, Sabres top Senators 5-4

'“You just wan’t to get back to playing, more than anything, you know?” Eichel added. “That’s what you train for all summer and prepare for. It’s tough that the season starts a little bit later for me but I’m just excited for it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Jack Eichel could return as soon as Tuesday against the Senators

'"It is frustrating. I don't know what that isn't (frustrated)," Reinhart said of the loss. "They're going to come in spurts. We have to find those chances and bearing down more in practice to lead into the game."' … [Read more...] about Another one goal effort, another loss for Sabres

' In 21 games the Sabres now have 38 goals. For those of you who don't like mental math, that's less than two goals a game (1.9 GPG). The bad news: you aren't going to win many games scoring less than two goals a game.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres lose 3-1 to Washington