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'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

'Buffalo entered the game ranked 31st on the power play, scoring three goals in 33 opportunities. The Sabres came up empty on both power plays Saturday and have yet to score with a man advantage on the road.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Larkin’s power-play goals allow Red Wings to slip past Sabres, 2-1

'The team’s inconsistent start continued. The Sabres have lost two in a row following a three-game win streak.' … [Read more...] about Bo Horvat scores as the Islanders top the Sabres 4-3

'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

'Rasmus Dahlin had three assists for the Sabres, who have won three straight games for the first time this season. Buffalo didn’t win three games in a row last season for the first time until Feb. 21-25.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson scores two goals and the Sabres beat the Red Wings 5-3

'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

'Thompson and Beck Malenstyn connected on consecutive shots just under three minutes apart in the first period to give the Sabres a 2-0 lead.' … [Read more...] about Peterka, Thompson lead Sabres past Blackhawks 4-2

'Buffalo did not have a shot on goal until 10:51 of the first period and wound up being outshot 25-24.' … [Read more...] about Tarasov stops 20 shots and Blue Jackets use balanced scoring in a 6-4 victory over the Sabres

'The Sabres nearly won consecutive games for the first time this season. Buffalo lost its first three by a combined 10-3 margin, but were unable to protect leads of 3-1 and 5-4.' … [Read more...] about Crosby, Malkin lead Penguins past Sabres 6-5 in OT to cap milestone night

'Henri Jokiharju, Mattias Samuelsson and Alex Tuch, with an empty-netter, also scored for the Sabres, who combined for three goals in their first three outings. Lindy Ruff won his first game in his second stint as Sabres coach, 4,257 days after his last victory with Buffalo — a 4-2 decision over Boston on Feb. 15, 2013.' … [Read more...] about Thompson scores go-ahead goal, and Sabres end season-opening 3-game skid with 5-2 win over Panthers

'Scoring remains an issue for a team that managed one goal in each of its two season-opening losses to New Jersey. Buffalo’s power play is now 0-of-10 after failing on all five chances against the Kings, including a two-man advantage spanning 69 seconds in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Anze Kopitar scores natural third-period hat trick to rally the Kings over the Sabres

'“We’re seeing more and more competitive players come out of there, so it’s really awesome to see,” said Cozens, who is 23. “I think I put Yukon on the map, but Gavin’s going to really put it on the map.”' … [Read more...] about The Yukon’s remote fresh waters are producing NHL-caliber talent in Dylan Cozens and Gavin McKenna

'“We’ve got a lot of work ahead of us but it’s something that you take, this is a challenge right now,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Cotter scores as Devils beat Sabres 3-1 to sweep season-opening series in Prague

'“The start was probably the biggest difference in the hockey game,” Ruff said. “They were a step faster to loose pucks, they won more 50-50 battles early on and I thought that was the difference in the game.” … [Read more...] about Devils beat Sabres 4-1 in NHL regular-season opener in Prague

'“I guess the best way to answer that is, I understand,” general manager Kevyn Adams told The Associated Press before leaving for Europe, where Buffalo opens its season in Prague against New Jersey with a pair of games. “Until you get the results, until you become a contending team and winning in the playoffs and putting yourself in position to win, then there’s going to be … [Read more...] about New-look Sabres face familiar challenge in attempting to end what’s become a 13-year playoff drought