'Tied 3-3 after 40-minutes of play, the blue and gold allowed five Oiler goals in the final frame and took its second-consecutive loss of this four-game road trip.' … [Read more...] about Sabres crumble in third period, lose in Edmonton
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Opinion: Sabres playoff hopes take a huge hit in a loss to Edmonton
'This game wasn’t all bad until the team quit for the final 4:42 giving up three easy goals to the Oilers and hanging Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen out to dry.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres playoff hopes take a huge hit in a loss to Edmonton
Granato looking for consistency, simplicity from Sabres in final 12 games
'"We play a great game in Seattle and completely control that game for large chunks of it, but we control the momentum the whole night. Then the very next night, you've got to go into Vancouver, you have intermittent good, but obviously when you're playing a very good team, they took charge better than we did. We need more consistency. You know, obviously, that's the push. … [Read more...] about Granato looking for consistency, simplicity from Sabres in final 12 games
New Bills, Sabres COO Pete Guelli introduced on Wednesday
'"I can’t wait to get to work on the Sabres. I really think the potential there is incredible," Guelli said of the hockey team. "I spent 10 years working in an arena model in Charlotte, and I know exactly how it needs to operate. Those buildings are community assets. They’re the staples of the city, and they’re the catalyst for growth if they’re handled the right way."' … [Read more...] about New Bills, Sabres COO Pete Guelli introduced on Wednesday
Sabres sputter, fall to Vancouver
'The Sabres finally broke through at the midway point of the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sputter, fall to Vancouver
Opinion: Sabres produce just 17 shots, fall in Vancouver
'Devon Levi was the only reason it was a one-goal game with 10 minutes left to play. The rookie made many great saves, stopping 31-of-33 shots faced in the losing effort.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres produce just 17 shots, fall in Vancouver
Sabres' quick-strike offense fuels Buffalo to win in Seattle
'Buffalo scored goals in bunches in the first and second periods, with winger Jeff Skinner scoring three goals overall to help take down the Seattle Kraken, 6-2, at Climate Pledge Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ quick-strike offense fuels Buffalo to win in Seattle
Opinion: Sabres earn their first ever win against the Seattle Kraken
'I think the impressive part was after giving up the first goal of the game just 24 seconds in, Tage Thompson got it back just 25 seconds later.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres earn their first ever win against the Seattle Kraken
Sabres' week ends with a whimper in Detroit
'After getting out to a lead in the opening period, the Sabres could not hold back the Detroit Red Wings, who scored four-unanswered goals on Saturday afternoon in a 4-1 loss at Little Caesars Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ week ends with a whimper in Detroit
Opinion: Sabres lose the battle in Detroit
'For the first time in a long time, one of their early season habits crept in as Buffalo seemed to act like the game was going to be easy in the second period and Detroit just hemmed them in for most of the period. The Red Wings were diving for loose pucks and doing everything they could to break their seven-game losing streak. It resulted in two goals with the second coming … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres lose the battle in Detroit
Greenway-Cozens-Benson line working well for Sabres
'The line combination seemed to have immediate chemistry, and in the four games since the trade, the three players seem to always dominate the offensive zone.' … [Read more...] about Greenway-Cozens-Benson line working well for Sabres
Sabres blank Islanders to close gap in playoff race
'Zach Benson lead the way for Buffalo with two goals, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves to earn his fifth shutout of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blank Islanders to close gap in playoff race
Opinion: Sabres now three points out of playoff spot after blanking Islanders
'Buffalo started fast, and pretty much played the whole first period in the offensive zone. The line of Peyton Krebs, Jeff Skinner and JJ Peterka set the tone, and it was immediately followed by Tyson Jost, Eric Robinson and Victor Olofsson.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres now three points out of playoff spot after blanking Islanders
Bowen Byram everything Kevyn Adams looks for in a defenseman
'"This is a player I’ve been a fan of for a while now, and he’s really everything I look for in a defenseman," said Adams on Thursday during an appearance on "Schopp and the Bulldog" on WGR. "He’s a guy I felt could jump right into a Rasmus Dahlin pairing, and fortunately they are building chemistry and have played well together."' … [Read more...] about Bowen Byram everything Kevyn Adams looks for in a defenseman
Sabres' Jost is trying to make the best out of a very tough season
'“It’s been an extremely difficult year, it hasn’t been easy, there’s been a lot of dark days, a lot of lonely days and lonely nights, so I just try to be a pro about it, stay ready and I was just hoping I’d get back up here and I’ve been playing really well." … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jost is trying to make the best out of a very tough season