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Mike Harrington: There's no reason for Sabres to have fear in their game. Just go play.

By Mike Harrington News Sports Reporter
Feb 10, 2022
Feb 10, 2022 Updated Mar 12, 2026

Sabres Blue Jackets first — Buffalo Sabres center Peyton Krebs (19) sends the puck in front of the net during the first period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022. (Derek Gee / Buffalo News)
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By Mike Harrington News Sports Reporter

Just be fearless.

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Observations: Rasmus Dahlin scores, celebrates, but Sabres fall apart in OT loss

Observations: Rasmus Dahlin scores, celebrates, but Sabres fall apart in OT loss

Sparked by Dahlin's goal off a routine wrist shot, the Sabres jumped out to a 3-1 lead before they coughed up the advantage and lost 4-3 when Jakub Voracek buried a wrist shot only 16 seconds into overtime.

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UPL arrives in Rochester as fellow Sabres prospects continue to excel with Amerks

UPL arrives in Rochester as fellow Sabres prospects continue to excel with Amerks

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Sabres Notebook: Casey Mittelstadt is again traveling on Recovery Road

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