'It was the first time this season that Buffalo (26-27-4) won while scoring fewer than three goals, and Luukkonen’s clutch saves in the third period continued the team’s impressive play away from KeyBank Center. The Sabres have won five consecutive games on the road, which is tied for the fifth-longest streak in franchise history.' … [Read more...] about Observations: UPL makes 25 saves to help Sabres earn fifth straight road win
Archives for February 24, 2024
Sabres notebook: Jeff Skinner calls Cody Hodgson's comeback goal a 'special moment'
'“It’s great,” Skinner told The Buffalo News after the Sabres’ morning skate Friday in Columbus. “I saw him in the summer. Skated with him maybe twice, and I think, at that point, it wasn’t certain that he was going to make a comeback. He looked pretty good. It was a pretty high-level skate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Jeff Skinner calls Cody Hodgson’s comeback goal a ‘special moment’
Saturday's Columbus Coverage
4 takeaways from Blue Jackets' 2-1 loss to Buffalo (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (Columbus Dispatch) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Columbus Coverage
Connor Clifton breaks tie with his 1st goal in nearly a year, Sabres beat Blue Jackets 2-1
'“It’s always nice to contribute offensively,” Clifton said. “I’ve got some chances, missed some chances and they just haven’t been going in. It’s just part of it. You don’t try to change anything. I don’t focus on it too much.”' … [Read more...] about Connor Clifton breaks tie with his 1st goal in nearly a year, Sabres beat Blue Jackets 2-1
Sabres double up Blue Jackets
'Thanks to an unlikely source, the Buffalo Sabres took down the Columbus Blue Jackets by a final score of 2-1 inside Nationwide Arena on Friday evening.' … [Read more...] about Sabres double up Blue Jackets
Opinion: The Sabres finally come out on top in a 2-1 game
'Thompson has been great lately and has looked like the player that netted 47 goals and 94 points last season. The only problem is he’s creating glorious scoring opportunities as he’s demanding the puck, but he can’t score on a consistent basis.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres finally come out on top in a 2-1 game
Clifton's 1st goal helps Sabres edge Blue Jackets
'“It’s always nice to contribute offensively,” he said. “I’ve got some chances, missed some chances and they just haven’t been going in. It’s just part of it. You don’t try to change anything. I don’t focus on it too much.”' … [Read more...] about Clifton’s 1st goal helps Sabres edge Blue Jackets
Clifton's goal lifts Sabres to victory in Columbus
'Zemgus Girgensons also scored in the win. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen started in goal for the 14th time in the past 16 games and made 25 saves.' … [Read more...] about Clifton’s goal lifts Sabres to victory in Columbus
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Rory Fitzpatrick becomes first Rochester native inducted into Amerks Hall of Fame (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Senators rally in third for shootout win over Amerks (Amerks.com) Senators win shootout thriller to sweep two-game set in Rochester (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage