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'The Islanders, off to an uncharacteristic start at 9-12-6, played to the defensively sound identity that carried them to back-to-back semifinal appearances in the past two seasons. They clogged the defensive blue line and limited the Sabres' ability to move the puck cleanly in transition. While the Sabres earned a 37-32 edge in shots, they were held to five high-danger chances … [Read more...] about Sabres hope to take lessons from loss to Islanders

'Malcolm Subban stopped 28 shots in his first start since December 17.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres close out 2021 with road loss to Islanders

'All those factors - combined with a well-manned opponent in the Devils - made for an inconsistent performance from an execution standpoint. The Sabres were outshot 11-3 during the first period and 42-22 overall. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 38 saves.' … [Read more...] about ‘Those are the moments’ | Prow, Tuch make memorable debuts against Devils

'Tage Thompson scored twice to tie the game early in the second period, but the Devils scored twice in the third to pull away.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Thompson scores twice, but Sabres fall to Devils

'"He went around to the entire staff and just introduced himself and learned what people do," Adams said. "I got to tell you, it's such a big deal when someone that works in the operations or finance department understands that Alex Tuch knows who they are, appreciates the job they do every day.' … [Read more...] about ‘He just loves to help’ | How Tuch made an impact while awaiting debut

'The Sabres had four prospects participating in the tournament: forwards Isak Rosen (Sweden) and Jakub Konecny (Czechia) and defensemen Owen Power (Canada) and Nikita Novikov (Russia).' … [Read more...] about IIHF announces cancellation of 2022 World Junior Championship

'The Sabres recalled Peterka alongside Peyton Krebs and Arttu Ruotsalainen to fill out their roster for Wednesday's game. Ellis said none of the five forwards in COVID protocol (Vinnie Hinostroza, Zemgus Girgensons, Jeff Skinner, Dylan Cozens, and Mark Jankowski) are expected to be available.' … [Read more...] about Krebs, Peterka share excitement for opportunity with Sabres

'Eight additional NHL games set to be played in Canada, including three other Canadiens home games, will be rescheduled for dates later in the season when such restrictions may be eased or lifted.' … [Read more...] about NHL postpones Sabres’ game in Montreal on January 8

'The Sabres avoided further positive tests and took the ice with 16 skaters (10 forwards and six defensemen) and three goaltenders, with assistant coach Matt Ellis running the hour-long practice geared toward shaking the rust from a week-long pause.' … [Read more...] about Sabres return to practice following extended holiday break

'The Sabres have four prospects sprinkled throughout this year's tournament, which is being held in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta: forwards Isak Rosen (Sweden) and Jakub Konecny (Czechia) and defensemen Nikita Novikov (Russia) and Owen Power (Canada).' … [Read more...] about Sabres at World Juniors | Schedules, how to watch, and updated results

'All three individuals are asymptomatic at this time.' … [Read more...] about Granato, Jankowski, Cozens enter NHL’s COVID-19 protocol

'Owen Power became the first Canadian defenseman in World Juniors history to record a hat trick during Canada's tournament-opening 6-3 victory over Czechia on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Power makes history with hat trick in World Juniors opener

'Buffalo's next scheduled home game is Wednesday, Dec. 29 against New Jersey.' … [Read more...] about NHL announces postponement of Sabres game vs. Islanders on Dec. 27

'The Sabres have four prospects participating in this year's event, which begins Dec. 26 in Edmonton and Red Deer, Albert. Forwards Isak Rosen (Sweden) and Jakub Konecny (Czechia) and defensemen Owen Power (Canada) and Nikita Novikov (Russia) will suit up for their countries in pursuit of a gold medal.' … [Read more...] about Prospects Update | Mair discusses Sabres at World Juniors

'Sabres coach Don Granato said Sunday that Thompson had been held out of practice as a precaution while the team conducted tests to ensure his soreness could not be worsened by playing. Thompson would have been a game-time decision had Buffalo's game Monday not been postponed, Adams said.' … [Read more...] about Adams relays good news on Thompson, offers update on Anderson