Bill Hoppe

Sabres beat Penguins to move into first place; Buffalo reportedly makes trade - Buffalo Hockey Beat PITTSBURGH – Thirty-eight seconds into Thursday’s second period, as Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin and Evgeni Malkin began battling at the net and cross-checking each other, the Penguins star sl...

"The most fun I’ve ever had playing hockey. ... It’s such a fun group and authentic."

More on Rasmus Dahlin taking a slash, a win that moved the #Buffalo #Sabres into first place and what they might do at the trade deadline:

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Sabres win 5-1.

Mattias Samuelsson scores an empty-net goal 16:53. Sabres up 5-1.

Ramsus Dahlin off for slashing at 11:54.

Sabres getting another power play at 7:04.

Sabres notes: Josh Norris healthy and thriving one year after trade - Buffalo Hockey Beat During his healthy stints, Sabres center Josh Norris has been at the top of his game, scoring nine goals and 22 points for the Sabres entering Thursday’s game.

"It’s honestly so much fun coming to the rink every day.”

A happy, healthy and productive Josh Norris on his first year w/the #Buffalo #Sabres:

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Sabres up 4-1 after two periods and have a 18-17 shot advantage.

Beck Malenstyn going off for boarding at 14:44.

Owen Power scores from the left circle at 10:30. Sabres up 4-1. Took his time and picked his spot.

Alex Tuch scores on a delayed penalty at 6:18. Nice tip in front on Owen Power's point shot.

Ryan McLeod going off for slashing at 5:25.

Sabres have a 1:28 two-man advantage.

Goal counts. Sabres up 2-1. Dan Muse is unhappy.

Pens are challenging.

Josh Norris scored a power-play goal at 4:10. Crowd thinks there was goalie interference.

Rasmus Dahlin and Evgeni Malkin were battling beside the net when Malkin got him a "headlock" high-sticked him in the face. Dahlin got a couple of cross-checks in first.

Malkin's out of the game for slashing Dahlin up high. 5-min power play for the Sabres.

Sabres and Penguins tied at 1 after one period. Sabres have a 7-6 shot advantage.

14:48

Bryan Rust scores a short-handed goal at 4:48.

Ryan McLeod scores a short-handed breakaway goal 12:00 into the game.

Sabres penalized for too many men at 10:24.

Sabres getting their first power play 8:16 into the game.

Peyton Krebs off for hooking at 3:22.

Sabres vs. Penguins:

Krebs-Thompson-Tuch
Zucker-McLeod-Quinn
Östlund-Norris-Doan
Benson-Dunne-Malenstyn

Samuelsson-Dahlin
Byram-Power
Metsa-Kesselring

Luukkonen
Ellis

Sabres beginning to warm up this mild Thursday evening.

Reports: Colton Parayko rejects trade to Sabres - Buffalo Hockey Beat Even without Colton Parayko, the Sabres possess one of the NHL’s deepest and most talented defense corps.

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With Tyson Kozak injured, Sabres will turn to versatile Josh Dunne - Buffalo Hockey Beat After beginning the season in the minors, Josh Dunne has emerged as what Sabres coach Lindy Ruff called “a real good depth option.”

"He’s been a real good role guy."

With Tyson Kozak injured, the #Buffalo #Sabres will turn to the versatile Josh Dunne tonight against the Penguins:

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Tyson Kozak is day to day, per Lindy Ruff. Aggravated something and stayed home. #Sabres

Sabres stretchin’.

Don’t see Tyson Kozak out there.