'“It’s simplicity, shooting pucks. I think we’ve had a shooting mentality,” Zucker said. “If you look at our goal (Saturday against Detroit), I think we had six or seven shots or opportunities with puck recoveries. (Monday), it started off of a shot after JJ (Peterka) had a great jump off the faceoff. We lose that faceoff, but he does a heck of a job getting that puck back for … [Read more...] about Sabres’ power play still languishing last in the NHL, but is finally on a goal streak
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Alex Tuch is off to a strong start for the Sabres, but wants to reach another level
'“I still want to be better,” said Tuch. “I still want to continue to have better puck touches, a little bit better offensive instincts. I think I’m still coming into my game a little more, too. Throwing out (the loss Monday night), I’ve gotten more opportunities and scoring chances. I’m finding myself in the right spots and finding my teammates a little more. Those are good … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch is off to a strong start for the Sabres, but wants to reach another level
Sabres’ Owen Power piling up points during fast start
'Owen Power, who turns 22 on Nov. 22, has quietly enjoyed the fastest start of his short career. Entering Tuesday’s schedule, his eight even-strength points ranked fourth among NHL defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Owen Power piling up points during fast start
The Buffalo Sabres Need Their Defense To Protect Their Young Goalies
'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a 3.31 goals-against average and .890 save percentage, while Devon Levi has a 3.79 GAA and .874 SP. While the Sabres finished last season with the 11th-fewest goals against per game, at 2.96, they're ranked 26th in that category at 3.60 this season.' … [Read more...] about The Buffalo Sabres Need Their Defense To Protect Their Young Goalies
Dahlin fined by the NHL for slashing Lundell in the face
'The National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety has fined Rasmus Dahlin $5,000 for slashing Florida Panthers forward Anton Lundell in the face. There was seven minutes left to go in a 3-2 game when Dahlin took the two-minute minor penalty. The Panthers scored on the power play to take a two-goal lead and won the game.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin fined by the NHL for slashing Lundell in the face
Appert: "We just need to keep building on what we've done so far"
'"We were seeing a good process that we were seeing in practice it was coming out in game. We had about three or four real good efforts before we finally got the results. Even in the Dallas game, we only had one power play. We didn't score, but we created a ton of momentum, because the scoring chances that were created off of it. That positive momentum then led to us scoring … [Read more...] about Appert: “We just need to keep building on what we’ve done so far”
Sabres power play scores twice in back-to-back games
'"We've seen that type of progress for probably three weeks," Appert said. "We've seen it in practice a lot, we've seen it in some parts of games, not all. I'm a believer that if you're doing things right, I believe in the process. If you're doing things right in practice and they're doing right things in games, results will come if you don't get discouraged by the current … [Read more...] about Sabres power play scores twice in back-to-back games
Practice Report | Appert talks progress on power play
'“It’s been a slow, steady march of buying into the process of how we enter, how we get pucks back, how we attack retrievals, how we solve pressure out of retrievals, and all of those things need to be in order for the players to then allow their skill to shine,” Appert said.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Appert talks progress on power play
Rasmus Dahlin's 'tough' penalty costs Sabres: 5 takeaways from 5-2 loss to Panthers
'“We’ve got some good stuff that’s starting to happen,” Ruff said after the Sabres’ three-game win streak ended. “We had a chance to beat a good team. It was right there, and we just weren’t good enough to get it done.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin’s ‘tough’ penalty costs Sabres: 5 takeaways from 5-2 loss to Panthers
Mike Harrington: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is providing Sabres' best stability since Ryan Miller
'Since this franchise was born in 1970, only 12 goalies have won 50 games. And while first glance might make you sneer in amazement at that fact, you have to consider that Ryan Miller, Dominik Hasek and Don Edwards combined to win 674 games, which is 35% of the all-time win total wrapped up in three goalies.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is providing Sabres’ best stability since Ryan Miller
Sabres roar back against Panthers, fall apart late: ‘It was right there’
'On the other hand, the Sabres, whose three-game winning streak was snapped, showed they haven’t reached the Panthers’ class. They broke down defensively all night, took ill-advised penalties and wilted late while allowing three third-period goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back against Panthers, fall apart late: ‘It was right there’
Sabres notes: Jiri Kulich scratched as Nicolas Aube-Kubel returns
'In his seven appearances this season, Kulich, 20, has often impressed Ruff, earning ice time alongside established talent on scoring lines and the power play. He even kept the Czech in the lineup once over winger Jack Quinn.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jiri Kulich scratched as Nicolas Aube-Kubel returns
Tuesday's Florida Coverage
Barkov and the Panthers are cleared for takeoff to Finland after captain returns to lineup (AP) Lundell talks Finland homecoming with Panthers in Q&A with NHL.com (NHL.com) Recap: Panthers 5, Sabres 2 (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Florida Coverage
Barkov scores in his return from injury and Florida Panthers beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2
'It’s baby steps for the improving Sabres, who missed an opportunity to win four straight for the first time since a five-game run in January 2023.' … [Read more...] about Barkov scores in his return from injury and Florida Panthers beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2
Are Sabres finally in control of own destiny?
'The Sabres’ power play stinks — it’s dead last in the league at a nearly invisible 3.9 percent — but the flipside to that is the fact Buffalo has been very strong at full strength, netting 3.50 five-on-five goals per game in the past six outings. Their underlying numbers tell the story of a team that can certainly hang with most outfits.' … [Read more...] about Are Sabres finally in control of own destiny?