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Mailbag: Sharks approach to Deadline, Capitals expansion draft candidates
Ryan StromeHere is the April 7 edition of the mailbag. Each week, an NHL.com writer will answer your questions asked using #OverTheBoards.
Read moreRasmus Dahlin performs dynamically in Sabres’ win over Devils: ‘Special player’
Ralph KruegerOver the last week, Rasmus Dahlin has morphed into a dynamic defenseman again, shaking off three dreadful months to help ignite the Buffalo Sabres. Dahlin, 20, enjoyed his best night this trying season in Tuesday’s 5-3 win over the New Jersey Devils inside Prudential Center. After tying the game in...
Read moreOlofsson ties it late, Sabres top Rangers 3-2 in shootout
Jaromir JagrBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Victor Olofsson tied the game at 16:19 of the third period and Tage Thompson scored the only goal in a shootout to give the Buffalo Sabres a 3-2 comeback victory against the New York Rangers on Saturday night. Thompson beat Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin with a ...
Read moreSabres’ Rasmus Dahlin starting to settle down, put struggles in past
Linus UllmarkBUFFALO – In the last week, Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin has finally settled down and started showcasing a sturdier game under interim coach Don Granato. Dahlin, whose ghastly minus-34 rating ranks last in the NHL, hasn’t suddenly recaptured his old form. Still, he has looked much more comfortabl...
Read moreZibanejad scores in OT, Rangers beat Sabres 3-2
Brian LeetchBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Mika Zibanejad one-timed in Artemi Panarin’s pass 4:32 into overtime, and the New York Rangers overcame giving up a late goal in a 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. Filip Chytil and Colin Blackwell also scored and Igor Shesterkin stopped 21 shots in ...
Read moreSabres defeat Flyers, end record skid at 18
Curtis LazarBUFFALO -- The Buffalo Sabres got their first win in 19 games, defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 6-1 at KeyBank Center on Wednesday.
Read moreSabres end 18-game winless streak with victory over Flyers
Justin BraunLinus Ullmark stopped 31 shots and the Buffalo Sabres snapped an 18-game skid — the NHL's longest in 17 years — with a 6-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night.
Read moreSabres end 18-game skid with 6-1 win over Flyers
Philadelphia FlyersBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Embarrassment for Brandon Montour and the Buffalo Sabres turned into relief on Wednesday night. The Sabres ended their 18-game skid - the NHL’s longest in 17 years - with a resounding 6-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Rather than squandering a 3-0 third-period lead, like it...
Read moreSabres defeat Flyers, end record skid at 18
New Jersey DevilsSteven Fogarty scored his first NHL goal and had an assist, and Brandon Montour scored two shorthanded goals for the Sabres (7-23-5).Ivan Provorov scored, and Brian Elliott allowed four goals on 16 shots for the Flyers (17-14-4) before being replaced by Alex Lyon, who made nine saves.Montour scored...
Read moreCasey Mittelstadt’s development earns him gig as Sabres’ top center
Sam ReinhartBUFFALO – Shifting Casey Mittelstadt to center wasn’t simply a result of the hapless Sabres trading Eric Staal or Jack Eichel suffering a lower-body injury. Yes, injuries and Staal’s departure have decimated the Sabres at center. The four who practiced Tuesday inside KeyBank Center – Mittelstadt, Co...
Read moreCasey Mittelstadt’s development earns him gig as Sabres’ top center
Cody EakinBUFFALO – Shifting Casey Mittelstadt to center wasn’t simply a result of the hapless Sabres trading Eric Staal or Jack Eichel suffering a lower-body injury. Yes, injuries and Staal’s departure have decimated the Sabres at center. The four who practiced Tuesday inside KeyBank Center – Mittelstadt, Co...
Read moreSabres' winless streak reaches 18 as Flyers rally
Winnipeg JetsBuffalo built itself a 3-0 lead at home on Monday and looked to be on the verge of its first victory in weeks, before the Flyers extended the Sabres' misery with a late rally and a 4-3 overtime win.
Read moreSabres' winless streak reaches 18 as Flyers rally
Winnipeg JetsThe Buffalo Sabres' misery continues.The franchise's winless streak has now reached 18 games (0-15-3), the longest by an NHL team in 17 years."It's embarrassing," Sabres defenseman Brandon Montour said.When the Sabres built a 3-0 advantage, William Hill Sportsbook posted Buffalo at -2500 on the live...
Read moreBruins win 3-2 to extend Sabres skid to 17 straight losses
Rasmus RistolainenBOSTON (AP) - The Buffalo Sabres lost their 17th consecutive game on Saturday, twice blowing a one-goal lead before Craig Smith scored with 3:50 left to snap a third-period tie and give the Boston Bruins a 3-2 victory. The Sabres have not won since Feb. 23, tying the 18th longest ...
Read moreAnother Loss In Philadelphia And Buffalo
Don Granatofrom Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer, For the free-falling Flyers, it was a bad rerun Thursday night at the Wells Fargo Center. Eight nights earlier, the Flyers endured the Massacre at Madison Square Garden, where they suffered a nightmarish 9-0 loss to the New York Rangers. I...
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