'“It was great,” said Rosen, who joined the team Friday from Rochester of the American Hockey League, after Zach Benson (lower-body injury) was put on injured reserve. “We battled hard, the whole game. Even in the third, we didn’t play our best hockey, but we battled hard, and it’s great to take the extra point.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres use a series of firsts to top Washington 4-3 in a shootout
The Sabres Report - Nov 2, 2025
Zach Benson’s injury forces Sabres to juggle first, third lines
'Jason Zucker and Jordan Greenway moved to the top line with Tage Thompson, and Rosen skated with Jiri Kulich and Jack Quinn on the third line. Kulich had played on the top line with Benson (eight assists) and Thompson (four goals, five assists) in the last eight games.' … [Read more...] about Zach Benson’s injury forces Sabres to juggle first, third lines
Inside the NHL: JJ Peterka trade shows there's nothing wrong with deals that benefit both sides
'The Sabres added Michael Kesselring, a big right-hander on defense who has already shown excellent puck-carrying and zone-breakout skills. And Josh Doan’s play at the net has proven to be transformational for the team’s offense. With Doan on the ice at 5 on 5, the Sabres entered Saturday with 57% of the shots on goal, 59% of the high-danger scoring chances and 62% of the … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: JJ Peterka trade shows there’s nothing wrong with deals that benefit both sides
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stars in Sabres’ shootout win; Isak Rosen scores first NHL goal
'The Sabres, of course, expect Luukkonen will eventually grab the No. 1 job back. Still, they want to be realistic. Counting a conditioning start in the minors, he has played just three games in the last six and a half months.' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stars in Sabres’ shootout win; Isak Rosen scores first NHL goal
With Zach Benson injured, Isak Rosen earns another chance with Sabres
'“I think the best thing he’s done is go down and made a statement that, ‘Right now, I’m one of the top guys in the American League. I’m playing really well. If we need a guy, I’m your guy,’” Ruff said this morning in KeyBank Center. “That’s basically what the message he sent from the way he’s played.”' … [Read more...] about With Zach Benson injured, Isak Rosen earns another chance with Sabres
Sunday's Washington Coverage
Capitals start fast, fade late and fall to the Sabres in a shootout (Washington Post) Sabres Clip Caps in Shootout, 4-3 (WashingtonCaps.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Washington Coverage
Sabres beat Capitals 4-3 in shootout, Ovechkin stuck at 899
'Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch and Isak Rosen each had a goal for Buffalo who have points in six straight games and eight of nine.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Capitals 4-3 in shootout, Ovechkin stuck at 899
Sabres end OT skid; beat Capitals in shootout
'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was strong in net in only his second start of the season, stopping 31 shots and all five Capitals in the shootout. Bowen Byram netted the game winner in the shootout, while Isak Rosen scored his first career NHL goal in the victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end OT skid; beat Capitals in shootout
Luukkonen is solid beating Washington in a shootout
'Buffalo did its usual of taking stupid third period penalties as Peyton Krebs and Beck Malenstyn went for tripping and with 3:12 left in regulation, Alex Tuch went for holding. Mattias Samuelsson was huge during all three kills as was Luukkonen in net. They got away with it, but it’s also 6:00 of play where the Sabres are defending and not on the attack. It also keeps their … [Read more...] about Luukkonen is solid beating Washington in a shootout
UPL makes 31 saves as Sabres beat Capitals in shootout to snap streak of OT losses
'Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch and Isak Rosen scored in regulation for the Sabres (5-4-3), who had lost their past three games in overtime. Having secured a standings point in eight of the past nine games, the victory gave Buffalo a winning record for the first time this season.' … [Read more...] about UPL makes 31 saves as Sabres beat Capitals in shootout to snap streak of OT losses
Byram, Sabres edge Capitals in shootout
'“Not really used to shooting against the opposite-handed goalie,” said Byram, who scored on his first career NHL shootout attempt. “Usually I come in the other way, but because he was an opposite catcher I tried coming that way and I was just going to try to, you know, shoot one way or the other, so I felt I had a little room there.”' … [Read more...] about Byram, Sabres edge Capitals in shootout
Luukkonen, Sabres survive OT and take down Capitals
'Goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen saved the day in 3-on-3 play, helping Buffalo survive extended, exhausting defensive-zone shifts for Tage Thompson (3:11), Rasmus Dahlin (3:10) and Alex Tuch (2:10).' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen, Sabres survive OT and take down Capitals
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
A four-goal match for Laurent Dauphin (Journal de Montreal) Amerks earn weekend split with Rocket (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 1, 2025
‘The greatest goal-scorer of all time’: Sabres to face Washington’s Alex Ovechkin, who pursues 900th goal
'“I think we always believed it, but you can truly say he’s the greatest goal-scorer of all time,” Malenstyn said. “The best story I would have is just how excited he was, every single time he scored or somebody else scored. His passion for scoring in a game, whether it was his teammates or himself, that truly makes him the special player that he is. It’s a true love for that, … [Read more...] about ‘The greatest goal-scorer of all time’: Sabres to face Washington’s Alex Ovechkin, who pursues 900th goal
Sabres place Zach Benson on injured reserve, call up Isak Rosen from Rochester of AHL
'The Sabres put Zach Benson on injured reserve on Friday, according to their website, due to an undisclosed injury, and have called up Isak Rosen from Rochester of the AHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Zach Benson on injured reserve, call up Isak Rosen from Rochester of AHL