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Past articles by Lance:

Alex Ovechkin's Capitals are next obstacle for Sabres during their playoff push

The Sabres face Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals at 7 p.m. Wednesday. → Read More

Why the Sabres placed Rasmus Dahlin on injured reserve to add Riley Stillman

Rasmus Dahlin was placed on injured reserve Thursday ahead of the Sabres’ game against the Bruins in TD Garden. → Read More

Sabres trade winger Anders Bjork to Chicago for future considerations

Bjork had eight goals and 14 points in 74 games with the Buffalo Sabres. He's a pending restricted free agent. → Read More

Sabres trade deadline primer: How GM Kevyn Adams can add to his contending roster

Here are questions and options to consider as the NHL trade deadline approaches. → Read More

Observations: Sabres back to 'feeling' like themselves, pull away for 7-3 win

Finally, 20 days after their last victory, the Sabres experienced the elation and joy of defeating an opponent. → Read More

Observations: Sabres' top line puts on a 'show,' Eric Comrie stands tall in Winnipeg

The Sabres (26-19-3) won their fifth straight game – their second win streak of at least five this season – and continued their impressive play away from Buffalo. → Read More

Sabres winger Vinnie Hinostroza assigned to Rochester after clearing waivers

The Sabres winger cleared waivers Thursday, which forces Buffalo to wait to clear a spot on its 23-man roster ahead of a game against the New York Islanders in KeyBank Center. → Read More

Why the Sabres are willing to trade veteran winger Vinnie Hinostroza

A key figure in the Buffalo Sabres’ resurgence late last season might be playing elsewhere soon. → Read More

Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka look 'fresh,' effective after sitting twice for Sabres

There’s no question both looked sharper Saturday in the Sabres’ 5-3 win over the Predators in Nashville. → Read More

Observations: Sabres shut down by Jets' Connor Hellebuyck in final minutes of loss

The Sabres fell to the Jets, 4-2. Winnipeg wanted an ugly game. Among the top defensive teams in the league, the Jets had no interest in trading scoring chances with the highest-scoring team in the NHL. → Read More

Sabres open roster spot by placing defenseman Casey Fitzgerald on waivers

The Sabres had to make room for defenseman Henri Jokiharju, who was activated off injured reserve. → Read More

Sabres center Tage Thompson selected for NHL All-Star Game

Tage Thompson’s ascent to superstar status couldn’t be ignored by the NHL. → Read More

'We're in this together': Sabres earn OT win to cap emotional day for Buffalo

Tage Thompson completed the hat trick with a game-winning goal to send the Sabres to a 5-4 victory. → Read More

Sabres determined to show they are 'for real' in game against NHL-best Bruins

This game, center Dylan Cozens said, is an opportunity for the Sabres to show they are a legitimate threat. → Read More

Sabres shift focus to resuming season following 'horrific' winter storm

The Sabres return to the ice after having two games postponed because of the blizzard in Buffalo. → Read More

Trio of Sabres prospects in action at IIHF World Junior Championship

The IIHF World Junior Championship runs Monday through Jan. 5 in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. → Read More

Observations: Tage Thompson makes history again, scores 5 goals in rout

Thompson's dynamic, historic performance, combined with a goal by four different Sabres, propelled Buffalo to a 9-4 rout of the Columbus Blue Jackets. He finished with six points, tying the career-high he set Halloween night. → Read More

Sabres move to terminate Riley Sheahan's contract for declining to join Amerks

Sheahan, a 30-year-old forward, was placed on unconditional waivers by the Sabres on Sunday with the intent to terminate his contract. → Read More

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen wants to 'again' prove he can help the Sabres in goal

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen couldn’t leisurely make the drive from Rochester to Buffalo. → Read More

Observations: Eric Comrie's 'unreal' performance backs Sabres in road win

Eric Comrie made a career-high 46 saves to help the Sabres hold on for a 4-2 win over the Oilers in Edmonton. → Read More