'Granato seemed to indicate that those that tested positive today felt “normal” which means they could be ready to go in less than a week when they’re allowed to return to practice.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin, Asplund and Olofsson among eight placed in Sabres’ COVID protocol
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Craig Anderson’s rehab improving, won’t rush return to lineup
'“The last seven days so of skating, it’s been kind of similar or better than the day before, so that is positive,” Anderson said.' … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson’s rehab improving, won’t rush return to lineup
Sabres goaltender Aaron Dell suspended three games for hit against Ottawa’s Drake Batherson
'Just when you thought the Sabres couldn’t lose another goaltender this season, they do, only this time it’s because of a suspension.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goaltender Aaron Dell suspended three games for hit against Ottawa’s Drake Batherson
Krebs nets first two career NHL goals in 6-3 Sabres win
'It was part of an offensive barrage from the Sabres. Jeff Skinner and Tage Thompson both scored two goals themselves. Thompson had two in the first period, while Skinner scored in the first and third.' … [Read more...] about Krebs nets first two career NHL goals in 6-3 Sabres win
Quinn scores first NHL goal, Sabres fall 5-4
'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
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