'“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
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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
Luukkonen's 40 saves lead Sabres to win in Pittsburgh
'“I think that was the most just confident, poised I’ve seen him play in his whole career,” Alex Tuch said. “… I thought he stood on his head, and he was probably the biggest reason we won tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen’s 40 saves lead Sabres to win in Pittsburgh
Dahlin on All-Star selection: 'It means a lot'
'“It’s something you dream about when you’re a kid and it’s something you are really proud of,” he said. “It means a lot.”' … [Read more...] about Dahlin on All-Star selection: ‘It means a lot’
Ostlund, Wahlberg win silver at World Juniors; Kulich takes home bronze
'Ostlund, who was named Sweden’s Player of the Game with one assist, three shots, and 10 shot attempts, helped set up Sweden’s second goal of the game to cut the deficit to 3-2 heading into the locker room at the second intermission.' … [Read more...] about Ostlund, Wahlberg win silver at World Juniors; Kulich takes home bronze
'He's just unreal' | Levi makes 31 saves to earn victory in hometown debut
'“I was super nervous,” Dahlin recalled. “It wasn’t easy to play. But the way [Levi] played and the mental side – he’s so strong mentally. I was really impressed, because it’s not easy. ... I’m very proud of him. He’s just unreal.”' … [Read more...] about ‘He’s just unreal’ | Levi makes 31 saves to earn victory in hometown debut
Dahlin selected to 3rd consecutive NHL All-Star Game
'The other Eastern Conference representatives are David Pastrnak (Boston), Alex DeBrincat (Detroit), Sam Reinhart (Florida), Nick Suzuki (Montreal), Brady Tkachuk (Ottawa), Nikita Kucherov (Tampa Bay), Auston Matthews (Toronto), Sebastian Aho (Carolina), Boone Jenner (Columbus), Jack Hughes (New Jersey), Mathew Barzal (New York Islanders), Igor Shesterkin (New York Rangers), … [Read more...] about Dahlin selected to 3rd consecutive NHL All-Star Game