'Winning for the eighth time in 13 games over the past four weeks, the Sabres continue closing in on the Islanders and Red Wings, the team they beat two nights ago and visit on Saturday, after Detroit lost its seventh in a row at Arizona on Thursday night. Buffalo was tied with Washington in the standings with 69 points before the Capitals’ late game Tuesday at Seattle.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win 3rd in a row, 3 points out of playoff position
Archives for March 2024
Luukkonen gets 5th shutout, Sabres defeat Islanders
'“It means a lot,” said Luukkonen, who did not have a shutout entering this season. “Kind of finding my footing in the net and kind of proving to myself, too, that I’m an NHL-caliber goalie and I can handle the starts. And also, overall, just how well we play as a team. I always say it feels good to play on this team, play with these guys. I’ve known a lot of them a long time … [Read more...] about Luukkonen gets 5th shutout, Sabres defeat Islanders
Sabres continue Wild Card push with shutout win over Islanders
'“I know a lot of people counted us out, but this group in this room, we never counted ourselves out,” Cozens said. “We knew what we did last year and found a way to get close. And I think last year, we kind of let the outside noise make us think we were out of it. And that's something we've learned this year, don't worry about the outside noise. Just worry about this dressing … [Read more...] about Sabres continue Wild Card push with shutout win over Islanders
Mike Harrington: As other teams fizzle, Sabres just have to keep winning
'There’s a lot of ifs in play here over the next four weeks and it’s hard to not look back at what was – two losses to the Ducks and that 9-4 thumping at the hands of Columbus, anyone? – and wonder where this team could be.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: As other teams fizzle, Sabres just have to keep winning
Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen feeding off heavy workload, earning spot among NHL’s elite
'Luukkonen has played an NHL-high 22 times during that dizzying stretch, yet has thrived under the intense pressure that accompanies his gig, posting Vezina-type numbers: 13 wins, a 1.99 goals-against average, a .926 save percentage and three shutouts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen feeding off heavy workload, earning spot among NHL’s elite
Thursday's New York Coverage
Sabres host the Islanders after Byram’s 2-goal game (AP) Game Preview: Islanders at Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New York Coverage
Sabres' Jost is trying to make the best out of a very tough season
'“It’s been an extremely difficult year, it hasn’t been easy, there’s been a lot of dark days, a lot of lonely days and lonely nights, so I just try to be a pro about it, stay ready and I was just hoping I’d get back up here and I’ve been playing really well." … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jost is trying to make the best out of a very tough season
Practice Report | Benson continues to grow and acclimate to the NHL
'“He’s smart,” Granato said. “He’s smarter than most guys on our team in many, many areas. So [for him], it’s a little less learning and a little more acclimating. … So, it’s an acclimation and I think he’s well aware of it, conscious of it, and conscious of the process he needs to go through to get stronger and quicker. With other guys there’s a lot of learning that they need. … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Benson continues to grow and acclimate to the NHL
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks hold off late push from Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch fall to Amerks, 3-2 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Sabres roll over Red Wings to inch closer to wild-card spot
'For weeks, the Sabres have slowly regained the speed, skill and swagger that made them one of the NHL’s most dangerous offensive teams last season. They finally broke through Tuesday night with a performance that changed the complexion of the Eastern Conference standings and showed again that they’re not ready to wave the white flag.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres roll over Red Wings to inch closer to wild-card spot
Mike Harrington: Rasmus Dahlin left shaken by Sabres' trades, but his only choice is to forge ahead
'“A weird couple days here,” Dahlin said in his first public comments on the moves during a quiet moment this week in the Sabres’ dressing room. “It feels like they just went on vacation and they’re coming back, but they’re not. So I guess a lot of young guys get opportunities to step up and show their leadership. It’s wide open, and everyone just steps up now. It’s going to be … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Rasmus Dahlin left shaken by Sabres’ trades, but his only choice is to forge ahead
Sabres to open 2024-25 season in Czechia with two games against Devils
'Born in Munich and raised a diehard fan of the city’s hockey team, Red Bull Munchen, Peterka learned this week that the Sabres will relocate their training camp to Germany in the fall and will finish their exhibition schedule against his former club on Friday, Sept. 27.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to open 2024-25 season in Czechia with two games against Devils
Bowen Byram, surging Sabres destroy Red Wings, move closer to playoff spot
'Since Jan. 1, thanks largely to the emergence of goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, the Sabres have boasted the NHL’s third-stingiest defense.' … [Read more...] about Bowen Byram, surging Sabres destroy Red Wings, move closer to playoff spot
Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons sees future in Buffalo, glad trade deadline passed
'“Zemgus has plenty of years ahead of him and I’ve made it clear to him that that’s something that we’re going to talk about,” Adams said Friday in KeyBank Center. “We wanted to get through the trade deadline and our own situation. … Where we got to today was there wasn’t the right deal to make."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons sees future in Buffalo, glad trade deadline passed
Sabres to begin 2024-25 season against Devils in Czechia
'The team will play games against the New Jersey Devils on Oct. 4 and 5 at O2 Arena in Prague, Czechia. Prior to beginning the regular season, the Sabres will finish their training camp in Munich, Germany, and play an exhibition game against Red Bull Munich, a team in Deutsche Eishockey Liga, on Sept. 27.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to begin 2024-25 season against Devils in Czechia