'A video and photo posted on social-media platform X shows what appears to be Luukkonen smiling as he chats with patrons at the front of a busy downtown Buffalo bar a few hours later.' … [Read more...] about Should pro athletes go out drinking after loss?
The Sabres Report - Nov 28, 2025
Friday's New Jersey Coverage
Devils visit the Sabres after shootout victory (AP) Devils Make Quick Trip to Buffalo | Preview (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New Jersey Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 27, 2025
Sabres’ offense stalls, yet again, in loss at Pittsburgh
'The Sabres lost despite putting 19 shots on goal in the third period, an eye-popping stat, especially considering they had four shots on goal in the first and eight in the second. But consider this: The Sabres put only two shots on goal in the first 14:22 of the second period, a combination of strategy by the Penguins and a lack of urgency from the Sabres at the top of the … [Read more...] about Sabres’ offense stalls, yet again, in loss at Pittsburgh
Sabres notebook: Sabres left wing Zach Benson quickly finding stride upon return from injury
'“You’re never going to be in perfect shape until you start playing games,” Benson, a left wing with the Sabres, said. “That’s the biggest thing. Puck touches all over, getting back to speed. Sometimes that takes a couple games, but hopefully it’s a little quicker.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Sabres left wing Zach Benson quickly finding stride upon return from injury
Sabres fall apart late, lose to Penguins; Jack Quinn continues hot stretch
'Some terrible puck play, a bugaboo all season, doomed the Sabres on Rust’s goal and Matt Dumba’s tally 17:09 into the game, the only excitement in an otherwise sleepy first period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall apart late, lose to Penguins; Jack Quinn continues hot stretch
As UPL, Colten Ellis earn starts, Sabres’ Alex Lyon has positive mindset: ‘I want the team success’
'“Until the time I was 23 years old, I started every single game – college, junior, high school,” Lyon said prior to Wednesday’s game against the Penguins in PPG Paints Arena. “Like, I was the man, and so it took me a long time to get into this mindset.”' … [Read more...] about As UPL, Colten Ellis earn starts, Sabres’ Alex Lyon has positive mindset: ‘I want the team success’
Consistent action helping Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen find groove
'“I think for the most part, that’s what it was,” coach Lindy Ruff said this morning following the Sabres’ optional skate in PPG Paints Arena. “I mean, lack of playing time and getting through injury, sometimes it takes some time.”' … [Read more...] about Consistent action helping Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen find groove
Thursday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Responses, simplicity and goaltending provide savory Thanksgiving Eve recipe for Penguins (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Rapid recap: Penguins respond during third-period flurry for Thanksgiving Eve win (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins get back on winning track with festive but imperfect victory over Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins sit forward Ben Kindel as part of … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Strong 3rd period pushes Penguins past Sabres, 4-2
'Hayes tapped in Erik Karlsson’s pass from the top of the crease with 7:26 remaining to give Pittsburgh a 3-1 lead. Jack Quinn trimmed the deficit for Buffalo with 4:18 left, and Connor Dewar had an empty-net goal for Pittsburgh in the final minute.' … [Read more...] about Strong 3rd period pushes Penguins past Sabres, 4-2
Sabres doubled up at Pittsburgh
'The first 17-minutes of the game was the equivalent of dragging a stick through some mud -- five total shots between the two sides, struggling to get their bearings on the offensive.' … [Read more...] about Sabres doubled up at Pittsburgh
Quinn shines, but the Sabres still lose in Pittsburgh
'Crosby had four shots and five shot attempts while the Pens leading scorer Malkin had one shot and three shot attempts. The reason Buffalo lost in Pittsburgh on Wednesday 4-2, was the little details that they didn’t take care of.' … [Read more...] about Quinn shines, but the Sabres still lose in Pittsburgh
Jarry makes 29 saves in return, Penguins hold off Sabres
'“We’ve got to be better as a team,” Luukkonen said. “And myself, too, to kind of just not let the game slip away that easily. I think we had really, really solid things in the game, too, today. So, it’s frustrating that we kind of lose it the way like that.”' … [Read more...] about Jarry makes 29 saves in return, Penguins hold off Sabres
Sabres drop another tight road game in Pittsburgh
'“You read it, it’s going to the blocker side, and the D-man makes the right play to get a stick on the puck and it goes to the other corner,” said Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who made his third straight start and stopped 15 of 18 shots. “It’s unlucky, but sometimes the bounces go your way and sometimes they don’t.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop another tight road game in Pittsburgh
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks tripped up by Monsters (Amerks.com) Monsters serve up 3-1 victory against Americans (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 26, 2025
Sabres plan for but won’t rush Josh Norris’ return to lineup
'He returned to the ice with the team on Nov. 17, for the morning skate ahead of a 5-1 win against Edmonton, but no initial timetable was given for his return. However, Norris skated Tuesday in practice on a line with Zach Benson and Noah Ostlund and worked with the Sabres’ top power-play unit in practice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres plan for but won’t rush Josh Norris’ return to lineup