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'It was a slow start for the Sabres offense to start the game, but after killing off an early Bowen Byram slashing penalty, Tage Thompson would give Buffalo the 1-0 lead midway through the first period.' … [Read more...] about Quinn scores twice in Sabres win over Flyers

'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stood on his head for the first nine minutes of the second period. He made save after save as the Flyers out worked the Sabres and when Noah Cates finally made it 1-1 at the 9:07 mark, Don Granato did something that he almost never does in the middle of a game, he called timeout. Granato watched his team being outshot 13-1 in the period and just watched … [Read more...] about Opinion: Luukkonen was the much better goalie to help the Sabres beat the Flyers

'This is Luukkonen's first nomination for the award, which comes after some struggles in net last season in a three-goalie rotation. The 2022-23 season saw Luukkonen play 33 games and record 17-11-4 record, a 3.61 goals-against average and an .892 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen selected as Sabres’ nominee for Bill Masterton Trophy

'They’ve now been together for six games, and Thompson has six goals and four assists for 10 points, Tuch has one goal and seven assists for eight points, and Peterka has seven goals and one assist for eight points.' … [Read more...] about Peterka starting to become staple with Thompson, Tuch

'JJ Peterka scored twice and picked up an assist on another goal to lead the way for Buffalo in their 6-2 win over the Capitals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win big over Capitals

'It was the 0-for-18 Buffalo Sabres power play that helped them win the game as they went 2-for-2. Buffalo hadn’t netted a power play goal in seven games, but with the score 1-1 in the first period, JJ Peterka scored from an off angle to leave the period ahead 2-1.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres celebrated Jeff Skinner’s 1,000th NHL game with a 6-2 win over Washington

'"When he gets really emotional in the game and emotionally charged, he's into it with another player on the other team. The referees are barking at him, he is a tremendous leader in those moments. He senses, feels, and creates urgency within the game and guys around him feed off of that. That's probably when he's at his best from a leadership standpoint and then off the ice … [Read more...] about Granato highlights Skinner’s leadership impact with Sabres ahead of 1,000th NHL game

'"It’s pretty cool," said Skinner following practice. "I think, for me, it gives you a chance to reflect on everyone that’s helped you to get to this point. There’s going to be a lot of ceremony things going on, but we’ve still got to play the game and focus on the game. But it’s cool to look back and see the support."' … [Read more...] about Skinner looking forward to 1,000th NHL game on Tuesday

'The Toronto Maple Leafs fans took over KeyBank Center Saturday night to witness a 3-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Matthews scores 60th as Leafs shutout Sabres

'The biggest reason this was a 2-0 game for most of the game was Buffalo went 0-for-6 on the power play. In their last seven games, they’re 0-for-18. They did not have an attempt against the New Jersey Devils, a game in which they won 5-2.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres fall to Toronto because they couldn’t score any goals

'The Sabres scored five straight goals after falling behind 2-0 in the first period for the big comeback win over the Devils Friday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Thompson leads comeback win over Devils

'Once Buffalo got out of the first period, they regrouped and Tage Thompson took over and looked like he did last season when he scored 47 goals. Thompson started the second period by stealing a puck in the neutral zone coming through the left circle and beat Jake Allen over his glove. That got Buffalo on the board just 28 seconds into the period and sent them on their way.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres used vintage Tage Thompson to beat the Devils

'"I think I was a little surprised," said Byram on Thursday following practice. "I didn’t intend on harming anybody on the ice. I feel like, to be completely honest, it was a routine play. I was just trying to give him a bump going back to the net and box him out a little bit, and I feel like I do that a lot."' … [Read more...] about Byram fined $5,000 by NHL for hit in Wednesday’s loss to Senators

'A disastrous first period for the Buffalo Sabres seeing five goals in their own net, lets Ottawa coast to a 6-2 victory Wednesday night at KeyBank Center. Shane Pinto led the way for the Senators with four points on a goal and three assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in big loss to Senators

'Don Granato is out of answers. He doesn't know what to do with this group that has failed him for two seasons. They do care about their coach, I totally believe that, but in my mind, they've done nothing to help save his job.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres season just keeps sliding away