'By improving to 3-1-1 in its past five, this is the type of victory that begins validating the message and structure coach Lindy Ruff has preached since arriving for his second stint in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Krebs and McLeod score 83 seconds apart and Buffalo Sabres hang on in 4-2 win over the Dallas Stars
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Power helps lead Sabres to victory over Stars
'Owen Power assisted on three of the Buffalo Sabres' four goals on Tuesday night in a 4-2 win over the Dallas Stars at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Power helps lead Sabres to victory over Stars
Opinion: Sabres play hard, complete game to beat Stars
'The Sabres were very good from start-to-finish in all three zones, and got another fantastic game from goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres play hard, complete game to beat Stars
Ruff: Sabres continuing to work on game despite some early struggles
'"I think every team has a way they want to play or a way that they think their group can create. For the most part, each team has that scheme defensively, whether it's a little bit more man-on-man or if it's a little bit more collapsed zone that you can take advantage of. We're just going to continue to work on our game," Ruff said with Jeremy White and Joe DiBiasi.' … [Read more...] about Ruff: Sabres continuing to work on game despite some early struggles
5 Observations: Buffalo Sabres get most impressive win of the season against Dallas Stars
'We may be witnessing the beginning of the Owen Power breakout season.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Buffalo Sabres get most impressive win of the season against Dallas Stars
Streaking Sabres shoot down Stars, opening homestand with win vs. one of West’s best
'Ryan McLeod scored in his fourth consecutive game, 83 seconds after Peyton Krebs got his first of the year, Tage Thompson’s fifth goal provided a crucial cushion in the third period, and the Sabres held on for a 4-2 win Tuesday night against the Dallas Stars, one of coach Lindy Ruff’s former clubs. Owen Power tallied three assists, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 27 saves, and … [Read more...] about Streaking Sabres shoot down Stars, opening homestand with win vs. one of West’s best
McLeod scores in 4th straight game, Sabres hold off Stars
'“Our team as a whole is just more mature,” Thompson said. “We got a lot of guys that have been here for a while, a lot of young guys that have learned. I think the biggest thing for us is puck management. … I think so far, everyone’s just committed to the game plan that we’re just going to put pucks behind them, we’re going to stay on the [defensive] side of pucks.' … [Read more...] about McLeod scores in 4th straight game, Sabres hold off Stars
Sabres continue to build toward identity with win over Stars
'“We suffered a couple tough losses,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “I think when you deal with losses like that, the adversity can make you stronger. And I think it’s making us stronger.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue to build toward identity with win over Stars
Sabres open a 10-game stretch full of home contests, but is that a good thing?
'Since the start of the 2013-14 season, the Sabres have been the NHL’s worst home team with a .472 points percentage. With an annual 41-game home schedule, the Sabres haven’t won more than 21 times downtown since going 25-10-6 in 2009-10, their last division championship season.; … [Read more...] about Sabres open a 10-game stretch full of home contests, but is that a good thing?
Sabres’ Ryan McLeod scoring, earning trust from Lindy Ruff after trade
'His arrival filled a lot of needs, giving the Sabres a speedy, versatile center to anchor their third line and take critical faceoffs. They also likely envisioned he would keep developing offensively.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan McLeod scoring, earning trust from Lindy Ruff after trade
Tuesday's Dallas Coverage
How to watch the Dallas Stars’ road matchup against the Buffalo Sabres (Dallas Morning News) Stars play the Sabres following Duchene’s 2-goal showing (AP) Game Day Guide: Stars vs Sabres (DallasStars.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Dallas Coverage
Ryan McLeod feels he's fit in very well with Sabres
'McLeod is one of the fastest skaters in the National Hockey League, and he’s played exactly the way the Sabres wanted him to. He’s also added three goals and four points in seven games, is a plus-4, and has helped Buffalo improve at faceoffs, winning 50% of his draws.' … [Read more...] about Ryan McLeod feels he’s fit in very well with Sabres
'Keep your head up': Courage of Carly hosts event for kids battling cancer and a few other special guests
'Buffalo Sabres Jack Quinn, Ryan Mcleod and Dennis Gilbert showed up for the fun.' … [Read more...] about ‘Keep your head up’: Courage of Carly hosts event for kids battling cancer and a few other special guests
Sabres players join Courage of Carly kids for a game of laser tag
'Sabres teammates Dennis Gilbert, Ryan McLeod and Jack Quinn joined kids from Courage of Carly for a night at LASERTRON in Amherst.' … [Read more...] about Sabres players join Courage of Carly kids for a game of laser tag
Practice Report | Kulich impressing to open season
'Kulich has since played five games, building on the strong showing he had as a standout performer at the Prospects Challenge and throughout training camp. In addition to scoring his first goal in Columbus last Thursday, he tied for the team lead with five shots.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Kulich impressing to open season