'Ruff challenged his players before practice Monday to raise their personal standard and refuse to settle for mediocrity. They weren’t playing quick enough, and he grew tired of watching them repeat mistakes that his coaching staff worked to correct. His decision to scratch Mattias Samuelsson and Henri Jokiharju to play Connor Clifton and Dennis Gilbert produced positive … [Read more...] about Sabres finally deliver ‘textbook game,’ pull away with 3 goals in third period of 5-1 win
Archives for November 6, 2024
Jiri Kulich gains confidence during first audition with Sabres: 'I want to be the best'
'“It just shows me I have to wake up every morning, and I want to be the best,” the Sabres’ top prospect told The Buffalo News. “Those games, they’re showing me I have to work hard, and I can’t stop.”' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich gains confidence during first audition with Sabres: ‘I want to be the best’
Sabres raise standard, defeat Senators; Henri Jokiharju, Mattias Samuelsson scratched
'Ruff wanted more from his goalie and scorers, and they delivered throughout the chippy affair before the crowd of 12,260 fans in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres raise standard, defeat Senators; Henri Jokiharju, Mattias Samuelsson scratched
Sabres notes: Jacob Bryson made most of time as scratch; Connor Clifton must ‘elevate his play’
'“It’s fun and it’s awesome to be back in there,” he said. “But, yeah, it’s kind of second nature, especially in my position, I’ve done that in the past. So I feel like I’ve adapted to that and I’m able to do that now, and so it’s a big part of my game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jacob Bryson made most of time as scratch; Connor Clifton must ‘elevate his play’
Wednesday's Ottawa Coverage
Takeaways: Ottawa Senators take step back with 5-1 loss in Buffalo (Ottawa Sun) Senators fall to Sabres on the road (OttawaSenators.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Ottawa Coverage
Peterka, Byram each score 2, and Sabres snap 3-game skid with 5-1 win over Senators
'Byram scored twice, JJ Peterka had two goals and an assist and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 37 saves.' … [Read more...] about Peterka, Byram each score 2, and Sabres snap 3-game skid with 5-1 win over Senators
Byram scores twice, Sabres defeat Ottawa
'Bowen Byram scored twice and the Buffalo Sabres used a pair of power play goals to defeat the Ottawa Senators 5-1 on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Byram scores twice, Sabres defeat Ottawa
Opinion: Buffalo played a physical, fast game and beat the Senators
'The teams were physical, fast, there were goals, there were big saves and it was just a fun hockey game to watch.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Buffalo played a physical, fast game and beat the Senators
Sabres take control of Senators to stop slide
'Ryan McLeod assisted on both of Byram’s goals and captain Rasmus Dahlin became the third Sabres defenseman to tally 300 career points with a secondary assist on the first one that gave Buffalo a 2-1 lead 17 seconds into the second period. Byram scored again 21 seconds into the third, squirting a point shot past former Sabres goaltender Linus Ullmark.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take control of Senators to stop slide
Peterka has 3 points, Sabres snap 3-game slide with win against Senators
'“I think just overall, whole team, I think every line today was just going,” Peterka said. “I think every line brought a lot of energy. Just great to see after the last three losses that we respond like that.”' … [Read more...] about Peterka has 3 points, Sabres snap 3-game slide with win against Senators
'No one's going to back down' | Sabres set tone early in win over Senators
'“We were emotionally involved in the game tonight right from the start,” coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about ‘No one’s going to back down’ | Sabres set tone early in win over Senators