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'“This is a great sports town,” Bettman added. “It’s a great hockey market. Yes, when there’s a new stadium, we’ll be more than happy to bring back an outdoor game.”' … [Read more...] about NHL ‘more than happy’ to host another Winter Classic at new Bills stadium

'“We just didn’t quite start on time today,” Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said. “They obviously had some jump. It’s a big game, they knew it right away, and they came out and they jumped on us. When we realized we were in a fight, it was a little too late.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres slog through matinee loss, 4th in a row at home

'Compiling 44 standings points through 41 games, this is the Sabres’ second-highest tally at midseason during their NHL-record postseason drought. The 2018-19 team had 50 points before collapsing in the end stages of Phil Housley’s coaching tenure. On three other occasions over the past dozen years (’20, ’17, ’12), the Sabres a .500 point percentage after 41 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at midseason: On 88-point pace after 3-game skid stops in Nashville

'The Sabres lost their third home game in a row Thursday night, 4-2 to the Jets. Following the first shutout defeat of the season, 4-0 Monday against the Flyers, and Tuesday night’s 4-3 loss to the Kraken, the Sabres’ five-goal tally this week is their lowest in a three-game stretch this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres in shooting slump on 3-game skid

'The matchup was the second Sabres game to be postponed due to the Blizzard of ’22, as the team was unable to travel to Columbus because of the Buffalo airport being closed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres game at Columbus rescheduled for April 14

'The Sabres generated more shots and scoring chances in a matchup between two of the NHL’s highest-scoring teams. But they failed to capitalize in a 4-3 loss against the streaking Seattle Kraken, winners of six straight.' … [Read more...] about Sabres surrender lead twice in 2nd straight loss

'The 4-0 loss against Philadelphia on Monday night ended Buffalo’s remarkable run in the retro sweaters. The Sabres rose to the occasion with six goals and a victory in each of the previous outings when dressed in the club’s 1996-2006 color scheme.' … [Read more...] about Goose egg for ‘goat heads’: Sabres shut out in retro jerseys

'Craig Anderson started Monday night against against the Flyers, with Comrie dressing as his backup. Luukkonen is expected back in the lineup for at least one of Buffalo’s two remaining home games this week — though it will require some roster maneuvering by the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will shuffle 3 goalies, parking UPL in Rochester with Eric Comrie healthy

'Victor Olofsson buried his second goal of the night with 18 seconds left in overtime to cap the Sabres’ 6-5 comeback win against the Wild on Saturday night. In winning for the eight time in nine games, Buffalo remained unbeaten this season wearing its throwback uniforms, having scored six goals in each of the five home victories.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally to extend ‘goat head’ streak, after “moment of celebration” for Damar Hamlin

'“He was a force,” Sabres coach Don Granato said before noting where fans can vote online for Dahlin to be an NHL All-Star. “There should be some clicks tonight because that was a special night by him. To watch that unfold was impressive.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin’s 5-point game ties Sabres’ D-man record

'The pregame “moment of celebration” drew a boisterous ovation from the capacity crowd of 19,070 at KeyBank Center. The third sellout in 19 home games this season marked the first time Buffalo has had consecutive sellouts in nearly four years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres honor Damar Hamlin before 2nd consecutive sellout crowd

'The league’s hockey operations department picked the first 32 All-Stars, one from each team. Fans will choose the final 12 players who make it — three skaters and a goalie from each division — with a Twitter component involved for the first time. All-Star Weekend is set for Feb. 3-4 in South Florida.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson selected for NHL All-Star Game

'Thompson also set up Alex Tuch for his 18th goal with a spinning pass off the rush and was the recipient of a great pass on his second of the game. He took advantage of a Capitals turnover to score three minutes into OT for his fourth career hat trick — and third of the season.' … [Read more...] about Another symbolic hat trick for Sabres, Tage Thompson scores 30th goal in OT win

'Buffalo’s hockey players wore t-shirts displaying “LOVE FOR 3” in red and blue lettering to support hospitalized football player Damar Hamlin in arriving at Capital One Arena in Washington. Solemn expressions indicated the Sabres’ thoughts were back home in concluding a three-game road trip.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres show love to Damar Hamlin on road trip

'Thompson tied for second in the league with 13 goals and 22 points in 11 games. Highlighted by a record-tying five goals and six points in a win at Columbus on Dec. 5, the 25-year-old Thompson earned consecutive NHL Second Star of the Week accolades. Thompson had three game-winning goals and a plus-12 rating during the month.' … [Read more...] about December to remember: Sabres’ Tage Thompson is NHL’s 3rd star of month