'“I think we let them off a little easy tonight, gave them kind of an easy game and obviously, they get a two-goal lead and now we’re chasing a little bit,” Thompson said. “… They’re a good team. They’re going to make you earn everything you get offensively. I think we just made the game a little bit too easy for them tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres close out homestand with loss to Lightning
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Sabres recall Comrie, loan Levi to Amerks
'Comrie has posted a .951 save percentage in three starts since being assigned to Rochester on Jan. 1, including a 32-save shutout in his most recent game on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Comrie, loan Levi to Amerks
Skinner, Samuelsson return to practice with Sabres
'The playing statuses for the four players – all of whom are considered day to day with upper-body injuries – will be determined Saturday ahead of the Sabres’ afternoon matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning, coach Don Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Skinner, Samuelsson return to practice with Sabres
Luukkonen extends shutout streak in 3-0 win over Blackhawks
'The chant came at a perfect time, coinciding with one of the best stretches of Luukkonen’s young career. The 24-year-old’s shutout streak – currently at 157:55 dating back to the second period of a 1-0 loss to Vancouver last Saturday – is the ninth-longest in franchise history. He made 28 saves to blank the San Jose Sharks in a 3-0 win on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen extends shutout streak in 3-0 win over Blackhawks
Sabres game vs. Blackhawks rescheduled to Thursday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m.
'Due to the current weather impacting the greater Buffalo area, and in keeping the safety of our fans, players and staff in mind, the game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Chicago Blackhawks originally scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 17 has been rescheduled to Thursday, Jan. 18, at 7 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres game vs. Blackhawks rescheduled to Thursday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m.
Luukkonen's 28-save shutout leads Sabres to victory over Sharks
'“The decision is easy that we would go with him today and the other day,” Granato said. “But the real reason Upie was in is because he played well and he’s in rhythm. He’s been good and he continues to get better.”' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen’s 28-save shutout leads Sabres to victory over Sharks
Sabres unable to solve Canucks goaltender Demko in shutout loss
'The Sabres limited the Canucks – the NHL’s highest-scoring team – to 23 shots despite having to play a stretch of the game with just three defensemen after Mattias Samuelsson and Rasmus Dahlin left to enter concussion protocol and Erik Johnson was given a five-minute penalty for fighting J.T. Miller.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to solve Canucks goaltender Demko in shutout loss
Start time for Sabres game vs. Sharks on Monday, Jan. 15 changed to 12 p.m.
'Due to the rescheduling of the Buffalo Bills playoff game, the start time for the Buffalo Sabres game against the San Jose Sharks on Monday, Jan. 15 has been changed to 12 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Start time for Sabres game vs. Sharks on Monday, Jan. 15 changed to 12 p.m.
Greenway's switch to center, leadership on penalty kill helped fuel win over Senators
'“We’re gonna have to do things that aren’t the prettiest, you may not get all the credit for. Everyone wants to see guys scoring goals and pretty goals, this and that. But there’s a lot of things that you got to do to keep the puck out of your net. Yeah, I take pride in doing that, for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Greenway’s switch to center, leadership on penalty kill helped fuel win over Senators
Thompson's 2 goals propel Sabres in win over Senators
'“You can see when he has that confidence, he’s just making guys look silly out there and he’s shooting the puck with authority. Those two goals were pretty hard shots. So, that’s the Tage we all know and love and hopefully we see a lot more of that the second half of the year.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson’s 2 goals propel Sabres in win over Senators
Sabres trade Cederqvist in exchange for future considerations
'Cederqvist, 23, has played in 19 games for the Rochester Americans this season, recording one goal and three assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Cederqvist in exchange for future considerations
Practice Report | Skinner misses practice with upper-body injury
'Coach Don Granato said Skinner had imaging done and the team will wait for the results for more information on his status.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Skinner misses practice with upper-body injury
Sabres open homestand with loss to Kraken
'The Sabres outshot the Kraken 38-26 but had trouble finding the back of the net as Seattle goaltender Joey Daccord made 36 saves to lead his team to victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open homestand with loss to Kraken
Practice Report | Okposo returns to practice ahead of 6-game homestand
'The forward is not expected to be in the lineup Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken but is getting closer to his return, Sabres coach Don Granato announced.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Okposo returns to practice ahead of 6-game homestand
Sabres assign Kulich to Rochester
'Kulich captained Czechia to a bronze medal at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship, which concluded Friday. He finished tied for the tournament lead with 12 points (6+6) in seven games, including two game-winning goals, to earn a selection to the tournament All-Star Team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Kulich to Rochester