'Zemgus Girgensons was able to slip behind the Ottawa defense and score his fourth goal of the season to tie the game at 1-1 early in the second period. The forward received a stretch pass in the offensive zone from defenseman Mattias Samuelsson, and was able to beat Anton Forsberg to tie the score.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ win streak ends with loss to Ottawa
Archives for January 2023
Sabres' Thompson is one of the NHL's three stars for December
'Thompson was second in league scoring with 13 goals and 9 assists for 22 points in 11 games. Buffalo was 8-2-1 in the month led by Thompson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Thompson is one of the NHL’s three stars for December
Buffalo Sabres win streak ends at six, following 3-1 loss to Ottawa
'Buffalo fell behind early in the first as Ottawa's Tim Stutzle scored the game's opening goal just 47 seconds after the puck drop.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres win streak ends at six, following 3-1 loss to Ottawa
December to remember: Sabres’ Tage Thompson is NHL’s 3rd star of month
'Thompson tied for second in the league with 13 goals and 22 points in 11 games. Highlighted by a record-tying five goals and six points in a win at Columbus on Dec. 5, the 25-year-old Thompson earned consecutive NHL Second Star of the Week accolades. Thompson had three game-winning goals and a plus-12 rating during the month.' … [Read more...] about December to remember: Sabres’ Tage Thompson is NHL’s 3rd star of month
Forsberg, Senators end Sabres 6-game winning streak
'"Just got to be better," Buffalo forward Tage Thompson said. "It wasn't a good enough effort tonight by me, and I think we left [Anderson] hanging a lot."' … [Read more...] about Forsberg, Senators end Sabres 6-game winning streak
Postgame Report | Sabres' winning streak comes to an end in Ottawa
'"I think they had a lot of energy and credit to them for having that," Girgensons said. "I think we were maybe a little fatigued. ... But I think we gave pushes. I don't think it's anything to do with our effort. I think guys put in good work today and we did have our looks to tie it up, too."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres’ winning streak comes to an end in Ottawa
Thompson named NHL 3rd Star of the Month
'Thompson tied for second in the league in goals (13) and points (22) in 11 games in December. He was named the NHL's Second Star of the Week back-to-back times on December 12 and December 19.' … [Read more...] about Thompson named NHL 3rd Star of the Month
Sunday's Ottawa Coverage
Sabres visit the Senators after shootout victory (AP) Game Day Five: Sabres vs Senators, Jan. 1 (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Ottawa Coverage
Mike Harrington: A win over Bruins is the kind of statement Sabres haven't made in a long time
'The Sabres went toe-to-toe with the Boston Bruins and didn't blink on the home ice of the NHL's best team. They had a lot of adversity over the course of nearly 64 minutes but they were the team that made all the key plays at the most important times.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: A win over Bruins is the kind of statement Sabres haven’t made in a long time
Inside the NHL: The numbers don't lie about Mattias Samuelsson's impact on Sabres' fortunes
'Without Samuelsson in the lineup, the Sabres went 3-10 in the stretch spanning from Oct. 25 through Nov. 19. Over that 24-day period, Buffalo was 31st in the NHL in points (6) and points percentage (.231) and 30th in the penalty kill (64.1%). The Sabres were outscored, 55-40. Since Samuelsson came back, the Sabres entered Saturday's game in Boston 10-3-2. That was tied for … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: The numbers don’t lie about Mattias Samuelsson’s impact on Sabres’ fortunes
Sabres send Eric Comrie to Rochester on AHL conditioning assignment
'Comrie, who has missed the last 16 games, started practicing again in mid-December. He can stay with the Amerks for a maximum of 14 days, according to the collective bargaining agreement.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Eric Comrie to Rochester on AHL conditioning assignment
Sunday's Boston Coverage
Bruins lose their last game before Winter Classic, falling to Sabres in overtime at Garden (Boston Globe) Highly entertaining hockey is OK on this day, even if the Bruins don’t really enjoy it (Boston Globe) Patrice Bergeron equals Phil Esposito at third on Bruins all-time points list (Boston Globe) Bruins lose late lead, game to Sabres in OT (Boston Herald) Bruins Wrap: … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage
Tuch’s 2nd goal gives Sabres 4-3 win in OT over Bruins
'“Everybody knows how good they’ve been at home,” Luukkonen said in a joyful and loud Sabres’ locker room. “I feel like guys are really confident now and it shows.”' … [Read more...] about Tuch’s 2nd goal gives Sabres 4-3 win in OT over Bruins
Sabres close out 2022 calendar with overtime win in Boston
'It was a victorious end to the 2022 calendar year for the Buffalo Sabres in Boston, Massachusetts on Saturday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres close out 2022 calendar with overtime win in Boston
Opinion: Luukkonen is again the star as the Sabres get their biggest win of the season in Boston
'After a rough start, the young goalie has for the second year in a row, earned a place on this roster. He didn’t get it last time and with Eric Comrie in Rochester on a conditioning assignment, another decision is coming.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Luukkonen is again the star as the Sabres get their biggest win of the season in Boston