'Hinostroza and Skinner are both asymptomatic, Adams said. Girgensons is experiencing symptoms, as did goaltender Dustin Tokarski when he was placed into protocol on Dec. 2. Tokarski has since resumed skating in Buffalo, though he has not practiced with the team.' … [Read more...] about Adams provides updates on Sabres’ COVID-19 cases
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Sabres' games Monday and Thursday against Blue Jackets postponed
'The decision was made by the NHL's, the NHLPA's and the Club medical groups.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ games Monday and Thursday against Blue Jackets postponed
Hinostroza placed in NHL's COVID-19 protocol
'Buffalo Sabres forward Vinnie Hinostroza has been placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol, the team announced Monday.' … [Read more...] about Hinostroza placed in NHL’s COVID-19 protocol
Tuch 'ready to go,' will make Sabres debut Monday vs. Columbus
'"Two days less than five months since surgery," he said. "It's been a long road. Coming to a new team, trying to mesh with your teammates but you're not able to go in and battle, has been difficult. At the same time, I think it's made it really easy on me coming into a new city. They've been very welcoming."' … [Read more...] about Tuch ‘ready to go,’ will make Sabres debut Monday vs. Columbus
Penguins get past Sabres in OT, extend winning streak to six
'"Give them credit. They don't go away," Carter said. "I thought we had a really strong first period. We had a lot of opportunities to put the puck in the net. Their goalie was really good. They hung around. Like I said, they don't go away. They play right to the end."' … [Read more...] about Penguins get past Sabres in OT, extend winning streak to six
Fitzgerald, Subban have memorable outings in SO loss to Pittsburgh
'Sabres coach Don Granato said after the loss to the Hurricanes that the team had not done enough to support Subban. That changed against the Penguins. While the volume of shots against was high, the Sabres worked to keep them to the outside and limit second chances.' … [Read more...] about Fitzgerald, Subban have memorable outings in SO loss to Pittsburgh
At The Final Horn | Subban makes career-high 45 saves in OT loss to Pens
'Zemgus Girgensons and Rasmus Dahlin scored for Buffalo. Dahlin's goal late in the third period tied things up and forced the extra period.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Subban makes career-high 45 saves in OT loss to Pens
Sabres' home game on December 22 against Avalanche postponed
'The NHL announced today that the Buffalo Sabres' home game on Wednesday, December 22 against the Colorado Avalanche has been postponed due to concern with the number of positive cases involving Colorado within the last two days as well concern for continued COVID spread in the coming days.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ home game on December 22 against Avalanche postponed
'We deserve this' | Sabres defy trends in comeback win over Wild
'The Minnesota Wild was the Western Conference's top team entering Thursday. The Wild was 11-0-0 when leading after two periods. It was 10-2-0 at home, undefeated in its last six at Xcel Energy Center. If the Sabres did manage to force overtime, the Wild was 6-1 in games decided past regulation.' … [Read more...] about ‘We deserve this’ | Sabres defy trends in comeback win over Wild
At The Final Horn | Pysyk's game-tying goal sets up shootout win vs. Wild
'Rookie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 30 saves through regulation and overtime at Xcel Energy Center and was perfect in the shootout to earn his second win of the season in his fifth consecutive start.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Pysyk’s game-tying goal sets up shootout win vs. Wild
Injury Report | Hagg month to month with lower-body injury
'Hagg attempted to play through the injury during the second period of Buffalo's victory in Winnipeg on Tuesday before missing the entirety of the third. The defenseman averages 17:45 of ice time - his highest mark since 2017-18 - and leads the Sabres in blocked shots (56) and hits (49).' … [Read more...] about Injury Report | Hagg month to month with lower-body injury
Tuch nearing Sabres debut after practicing without non-contact jersey
'Tuch, acquired by the Sabres as part of the trade that sent Jack Eichel to the Vegas Golden Knights on Nov. 4, has practiced with the team wearing a non-contact jersey since Nov. 29. Coach Don Granato said he will not play on the current road trip, which concludes in Pittsburgh on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Tuch nearing Sabres debut after practicing without non-contact jersey
'He's unbelievable' | Sabres earn 1st win for Luukkonen in Winnipeg
'"He's unbelievable," Dahlin said. "When we need him, he does those crazy saves. He's so calm in the net, he makes confidence in our D zone a lot better. He's for sure a huge part of the success."' … [Read more...] about ‘He’s unbelievable’ | Sabres earn 1st win for Luukkonen in Winnipeg
At The Final Horn | Dahlin, Luukkonen lead Sabres in road win over Jets
'Anders Bjork and Jeff Skinner also scored for Buffalo. Tage Thompson and Victor Olofsson each posted two assists.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Dahlin, Luukkonen lead Sabres in road win over Jets
Sabres activate Subban, loan Dell to Amerks
'Dell was recalled from Rochester on Nov. 6 following an injury to Craig Anderson. He is 0-5-0 with an .872 save percentage in seven appearances with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres activate Subban, loan Dell to Amerks