'Buffalo couldn’t hold on to the lead though, and their 2-0 advantage eventually became a 5-4 loss. They had a 4-3 lead early in the final period, but Dallas rattled off two unanswered goals to take the win. The Sabres never trailed in the game until the go-ahead goal from Jason Robertson with roughly three minutes to go in the third.' … [Read more...] about Quinn scores first NHL goal, Sabres fall 5-4
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Skinner nets two, Sabres top Preds 4-1 in Dell’s first win of season
'Skinner scored his first in the second period when the game was tied. After the first shot by Dylan Cozens was stopped, Skinner’s rebound attempt found the back of the net to put Buffalo up 2-1.' … [Read more...] about Skinner nets two, Sabres top Preds 4-1 in Dell’s first win of season
Rasmus Dahlin named 2022 NHL All-Star
'This is the first All-Star appearance for Dahlin in his young career. The defenseman has 22 points (6 goals, 16 assists) in 35 games so far this season. He’s the first Sabres defenseman to make the All-Star team since Brian Campbell in 2008.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin named 2022 NHL All-Star
Slow start sinks Sabres, Sharks score three to take win
'“I think we were sort of waiting for plays to develop and as a result we were kind of on our heels for a bit there and forced [goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen] to make saves to keep us in it and when we did get our feet under us we just couldn’t find that last one,” forward Jeff Skinner said.' … [Read more...] about Slow start sinks Sabres, Sharks score three to take win
Sabres struggle vs. Islanders, fall 4-1
'Okposo scored the game-tying goal late in the first period, sending the Sabres to intermission tied 1-1 with New York. The Islanders rattled off three more unanswered goals to take the victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres struggle vs. Islanders, fall 4-1
Tuch scores first point as Sabre, Buffalo falls 4-3 to New Jersey
'“Both teams are in the same boat having a seven day break there, a couple of practice days and then coming into it it was a little bit weird but you know what? First game is out of the way and we can just focus on playing hockey and get those jitters out of the way,” Tuch said.' … [Read more...] about Tuch scores first point as Sabre, Buffalo falls 4-3 to New Jersey
Sabres Store now selling “Rick” jerseys for dogs
'On Wednesday morning, the Sabres Store announced the arrival of new “Rick” jerseys fit for dogs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Store now selling “Rick” jerseys for dogs
Krebs, Peterka called up from Rochester, will make Sabres debuts Wednesday
'“My phone was like not working so they called [teammate Linus] Weissbach because he was with me and that was kind of weird but then I got the phone and [Rochester head coach Seth] Appert told me I got the call up so it was amazing,” Peterka said.' … [Read more...] about Krebs, Peterka called up from Rochester, will make Sabres debuts Wednesday
Head coach Don Granato, forwards Cozens and Jankowski placed in COVID-19 protocol
'Buffalo’s numbers are part of a growing number of teams with players in the NHL’s COVID protocol. The league had 50 games postponed before going on holiday break before Christmas. Friday, the league announced they would extend the postponement through games scheduled to be played on December 27th.' … [Read more...] about Head coach Don Granato, forwards Cozens and Jankowski placed in COVID-19 protocol
Sabres games vs. Blue Jackets tonight and Thursday postponed
'The Sabres will now be off until after Christmas. Wednesday’s game against the Avalanche was already postponed due to Covid, and Thursday’s game against the Blue Jackets is also postponed. The Sabres’ next scheduled game is Monday, Dec. 27 against the Islanders at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres games vs. Blue Jackets tonight and Thursday postponed
Sabres fall to Penguins in OT, 3-2
'Buffalo overcame a 2-0 deficit to force OT. Zemgus Girgensons scored a goal in the second period, and Rasmus Dahlin netted the equalizer in the third. The Sabres and Penguins remained knotted up until the end of regulation, and that sent the game to overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Penguins in OT, 3-2
Numerous NHL games get delayed due to COVID, including one in Buffalo
'Included in the list is the Avalanche’s game against the Buffalo Sabres, which was previously scheduled for December 22.' … [Read more...] about Numerous NHL games get delayed due to COVID, including one in Buffalo
Thompson nets game-winner in shootout, Sabres top Wild 3-2
'It capped off a solid performance in the latter half of the game, where the Sabres scored the game-tying goal in the 3rd period to send it to overtime. Mark Pysyk tied it roughly 12 minutes into the 3rd, making it 2-2.' … [Read more...] about Thompson nets game-winner in shootout, Sabres top Wild 3-2
Sabres fall to Capitals in shootout, 3-2
'The Sabres fell behind early in the shootouts when Daniel Sprong scored the first goal. Buffalo then missed their first two shots from Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens. Victor Olofsson scored on their third and final shot to even it up at one. TJ Oshie responded with the game-winning goal, and the Sabres fell 3-2.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Capitals in shootout, 3-2
NHL releases statement on Sabres-Rangers finish
'“The original call on the ice, ‘good goal,’ should have stood because video replay could not definitively determine that the stick of Buffalo Player Victor Olofsson touched the puck before Rasmus Dahlin tagged up. In instances when video replay cannot definitively determine a play, League policy is to stay with the original call on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about NHL releases statement on Sabres-Rangers finish