'Owen Power and Devon Levi are representing Canada at the Beijing Olympics, with the men's tournament running from Wednesday, Feb. 9 to Sunday, Feb. 20.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at the Olympics | Schedule and updated results
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Luukkonen returns to practice, Mittelstadt to join team Wednesday
'"It had nothing to do with directly related to the surgery," Granato said of this most recent absence. "The surgery was fine, but it was muscles around it. It was some fluid because of the intensity - we ratcheted him up to a higher tempo, the body responded different, which was natural, according to the doctors."' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen returns to practice, Mittelstadt to join team Wednesday
Recapping Rasmus Dahlin's top moments from All-Star Weekend
'The Atlantic Division dropped its 3-on-3 matchup against the Central Division, 8-5, but Dahlin's goal served as an exclamation point on the 21-year-old's first All-Star Weekend.' … [Read more...] about Recapping Rasmus Dahlin’s top moments from All-Star Weekend
Dahlin to compete in Accuracy Shooting at NHL All-Star Skills
'The skills competition will be held Friday at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN. The All-Star Game will be played Saturday at 3 p.m. on ABC.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin to compete in Accuracy Shooting at NHL All-Star Skills
Sabres seek to regroup during break following loss to Golden Knights
'"I think it was indicative of just missing it tonight mentally," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "Just mentally we're not as sharp and it manifests physically. Again, it just took us too long to snap into it in each period and throughout the game. We could never consistently do what we do when we're rolling. Just parts. Flashes here and flashes there. Even when we generated … [Read more...] about Sabres seek to regroup during break following loss to Golden Knights
At The Final Horn | Tuch scores in return to Vegas
'The Golden Knights jumped out to a 4-0 lead before Tuch scored in his return to Las Vegas. Tuch played 249 of his 268 career games with Vegas, where he posted 139 points (61+78).' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Tuch scores in return to Vegas
Sabres continue to battle adversity in loss to Avalanche
'"No update on Casey," Granato said. "We knew a back-to-back would be tough. It was unfortunate he wasn't comfortable in the moves he was trying and then probably pulled out early because of precaution. I don't have any word on it yet."' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue to battle adversity in loss to Avalanche
At The Final Horn | Sabres fall 4-1 to Avalanche on the road
'The Buffalo Sabres found themselves tied with the surging Colorado Avalanche midway through the second period Sunday night. But an Avalanche goal and a failed challenge on the play that led to another Colorado goal paved the way for the Avs to win their 10th straight game.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres fall 4-1 to Avalanche on the road
'I felt like a kid again' | Anderson earns victory in return from injury
'"I felt like a kid again," he said. "I reminded myself of why I put in the work the last couple months. … You're playing a kid's game. If it's not fun, it's not time to be playing anymore. I got out there and reiterated to myself that it is still fun to compete and to battle."' … [Read more...] about ‘I felt like a kid again’ | Anderson earns victory in return from injury
At The Final Horn | Anderson returns, makes 28 saves in win over Coyotes
'So, the team started the game with 11 forwards, seven defensemen and no healthy scratches. In goal, Craig Anderson returned to the crease for the first time since November 2. Dustin Tokarski, in his first game November 29, served as the backup.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Anderson returns, makes 28 saves in win over Coyotes
Sabres place 3 players, 5 staff members in NHL's COVID-19 protocol
'Forwards Rasmus Asplund and Victor Olofsson, defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, assistant coach Matt Ellis, and an additional four members of the traveling party have been placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place 3 players, 5 staff members in NHL’s COVID-19 protocol
Anderson, Tokarski to travel for road trip with Houser in COVID protocol
'Houser will become the sixth Buffalo goaltender to miss time this season. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (lower body) and Malcolm Subban (upper body) are currently out with injuries. Aaron Dell is suspended three games for interference against Ottawa Senators forward Drake Batherson on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Anderson, Tokarski to travel for road trip with Houser in COVID protocol
Q&A: Girgensons reflects on first half of season
'Girgensons has had somewhat of a resurgent season following missing all of 2020-21 due a hamstring injury that occurred during training camp. In 34 games this season, Girgensons has 12 points (7+5) through 34 games, which puts him on pace for his highest point total since 2014-15.' … [Read more...] about Q&A: Girgensons reflects on first half of season
Anderson continues to progress, will evaluate playing status on Friday
'"We're just trying to see how the recovery is now, right? Felt pretty good," Anderson said. "Kind of the trend is as soon as you get out there, start moving, warm up, things start to feel better. As the day goes on, you see how the recovery goes. It's hard to say true yes or no as far as what your status is for the weekend, but we'll know more tomorrow after we get on the ice … [Read more...] about Anderson continues to progress, will evaluate playing status on Friday
Prospects Update | Johnson's game evolving at University of Minnesota
'This season as a Big 10 preseason second-team selection, Johnson has dressed in all 24 games for Minnesota, scoring a career-high two goals and nine assists. He's top five on the team in both plus/minus rating (plus-8) and blocked shots (27).' … [Read more...] about Prospects Update | Johnson’s game evolving at University of Minnesota