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Tage Thompson tallies twice to lift Sabres past KingsTage Thompson scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the third period, to help the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-2 win against the host Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.,Jack Quinn had a goal and an assist and Zach Benson and Rasmus Dahlin each had two assists for the Sabres, who have won three in a row....

Alex Tuch scores twice, lifts Capitals past former team Sabres in OTAlex Tuch scored his second goal of the game at 3:42 of overtime Saturday to lift the host Washington Capitals to a 4-3 victory over his former team, the Buffalo Sabres.,Tuch, acquired by Washington in a sign-and-trade deal with Buffalo in June, was in the slot to take a pass from Dylan Strome behin...

Former Sabres' standout Alex Tuch leads Capitals against former club Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch planned to get dinner together on Friday night, before the Buffalo Sabres visit the Washington Capitals on Saturday. It's not anything new for the two veteran forwards. They're very close friends, a tight bond that extends to their families.,This time, however, will be di...

Alex Newhook, Canadiens find Game 7 success again, oust Sabres in OT

Alex Newhook scored at 11:22 of overtime to lift the visiting Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 win against the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7 of an Eastern Conference second-round playoff matchup on Monday.,Newhook took a shot from above the left faceoff circle that hit the net off a rush. Montreal also needed...

Canadiens heading home for Game 7 vs. confident Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens are set for a Game 7 showdown to settle their Eastern Conference second-round matchup on Monday night.,The Sabres scored seven unanswered goals in an 8-3 win in Game 6 on Saturday night in Montreal, forcing the deciding game back in Buffalo.,"It's probably t...

Sabres F Sam Carrick (arm) could practice on Tuesday

Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Carrick is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a left arm injury and could return to practice on Tuesday.,Carrick, 34, initially was expected to miss the Eastern Conference second-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens. The best-of-seven set begins Wednesda...

Bruins on brink, Sabres one win away from first series W since '07

After taking a second straight home loss in "embarrassing" fashion, the Boston Bruins are on the brink of elimination as the scene of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series shifts back to Buffalo.,The Sabres will look to land the knockout punch against their Atlantic Division rivals and...

Colten Ellis, Sabres, blank Blue Jackets to stay atop Atlantic Division

Colten Ellis made 37 saves for his first career shutout in the host Buffalo Sabres' 5-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night.,Josh Doan had two goals and Peyton Krebs, Jack Quinn and defenseman and captain Rasmus Dahlin also scored for the Sabres (49-23-8, 106 points), who won their ...