'While names like Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen still need some time to grow into their roles, there are others who are already there. Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin are a couple of players that consistently perform for the Sabres night-in and night-out.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres earn another big win over Capitals
Archives for January 2023
Thompson lifts Buffalo Sabres to 5-4 overtime win over Washington Capitals
'It's Thompson's third hat-trick of the season. For his 30th goal of the season. All on January 3rd.' … [Read more...] about Thompson lifts Buffalo Sabres to 5-4 overtime win over Washington Capitals
Another symbolic hat trick for Sabres, Tage Thompson scores 30th goal in OT win
'Thompson also set up Alex Tuch for his 18th goal with a spinning pass off the rush and was the recipient of a great pass on his second of the game. He took advantage of a Capitals turnover to score three minutes into OT for his fourth career hat trick — and third of the season.' … [Read more...] about Another symbolic hat trick for Sabres, Tage Thompson scores 30th goal in OT win
Buffalo Sabres show love to Damar Hamlin on road trip
'Buffalo’s hockey players wore t-shirts displaying “LOVE FOR 3” in red and blue lettering to support hospitalized football player Damar Hamlin in arriving at Capital One Arena in Washington. Solemn expressions indicated the Sabres’ thoughts were back home in concluding a three-game road trip.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres show love to Damar Hamlin on road trip
One Buffalo: Sabres rally around Bills' Damar Hamlin on game night
'Tuesday night, it was 'One Buffalo' in Washington, when the Sabres rallied behind Bills safety Damar Hamlin, walking into Capital One Arena to play the Capitals.' … [Read more...] about One Buffalo: Sabres rally around Bills’ Damar Hamlin on game night
Thompson completes hat trick in OT, lifts Sabres past Capitals
'Thompson also had an assist to go with his third hat trick of the season for the Sabres (19-15-2). Tuch had a goal and two assists, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 28 saves.' … [Read more...] about Thompson completes hat trick in OT, lifts Sabres past Capitals
Adams after OT win: 'We're all just thinking about Damar'
'"Our thoughts and our hearts and prayers are with Damar's family and the entire Bills organization," Adams said. "What happened last night is something that makes the game itself and any sport secondary. So, it was a tough day for all of us."' … [Read more...] about Adams after OT win: ‘We’re all just thinking about Damar’
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Bartkowksi fits identity of Amerks team (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Tage Thompson looks to snap brief cooldown after red-hot 2022 breakout with Sabres
'Over the 80 games he appeared in during 2022 – two shy of a normal season – Thompson piled up 53 goals, 46 assists and 99 points. Those are numbers not seen by a Buffalo player since 1993, when Alexander Mogilny had 59-50-109 in 75 games and Pat LaFontaine piled up 34-65-99 in just 63 games.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson looks to snap brief cooldown after red-hot 2022 breakout with Sabres
Tuesday's Washington Coverage
Washington hosts Buffalo after Ovechkin’s hat trick (AP) Caps Host Sabres (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Washington Coverage
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks week 12 round-up (Amerks.com) Amerks report card for the month of December (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Sabres' winning streak meets a quiet end with loss to Senators
'There were plenty of shots in the game, with Buffalo holding a 34-33 edge. But with both teams playing a back to back, there wasn't any sort of up-and-down action. The Senators (17-17-3) hounded the Sabres (18-15-2) at every opportunity and the game lacked the kind of free flow the Sabres thrive at on the rush.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ winning streak meets a quiet end with loss to Senators
Dynamic December earns Sabres’ Tage Thompson NHL Third Star honors
'A career-best month in which he scored a whopping 13 goals and 22 points in 11 games has earned Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson NHL Third Star honors for December.' … [Read more...] about Dynamic December earns Sabres’ Tage Thompson NHL Third Star honors
Monday's Ottawa Coverage
Lucchini steps into the spotlight as Senators rebound with big New Year's Day victory (Ottawa Sun) Lucchini beats Anderson, Senators beat Sabers (Le Droit) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Ottawa Coverage
Lucchini scores first NHL goal as Senators snap Sabres' six-game streak
'``We're used to scoring goals, and when that doesn't happen, everyone gets, you know, `Oh my goodness, we didn't score,' but that's going to happen,'' said Anderson.' … [Read more...] about Lucchini scores first NHL goal as Senators snap Sabres’ six-game streak