'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
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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
Offsides call takes away tying goal, Sabres fall 2-1
'“That one stung,” forward Kyle Okposo said. “A lot of emotions when we tie the game there and then obviously the offsides. I didn’t get a chance to really see the replay, but tough to take the goal back.” … [Read more...] about Offsides call takes away tying goal, Sabres fall 2-1
Sabres lose fifth straight
'Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made his season debut for the Sabres and stopped 21 of 23 shots. In the other net, Anthony Stolarz stopped all 25 shots he faced to secure a shutout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose fifth straight
Sabres can’t keep up with Seattle, fall 7-4 to Kraken
'“In games you’ve got to recognize there are moments where there are some pretty big swings and you have to find a way to come out on the right side of some of those big moments and I think for us tonight we didn’t do a great job obviously,” forward Jeff Skinner said. “We definitely had opportunities, we just didn’t seem to be able to sustain any type of momentum.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t keep up with Seattle, fall 7-4 to Kraken
Sabres fall to Red Wings in OT, 3-2
'The Sabres took the lead in the second period on a goal from Dylan Cozens. Detroit responded back with two goals in less than two minutes. Carter Rowney scored the game-tying goal, and Pius Suter gave the Red Wings the lead in the second.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Red Wings in OT, 3-2
Thompson scores two goals, Sabres top Canadiens 4-1
'That’s as close as Montreal would get the rest of the night, as the Sabres scored three unanswered goals in the final two periods. Their first goal came when Cody Eakin took a Vinnie Hinostroza pass just outside the crease. It was an easy shot, and the Sabres led 2-1. Later in the second, Buffalo took a 3-1 lead while on the penalty kill. A puck bounced off the skate of a … [Read more...] about Thompson scores two goals, Sabres top Canadiens 4-1
What Stockman Saw: Sabres fall to Blue Jackets, 7-4
'Obviously the biggest reason for Monday’s loss was the stretch early in the second period where Columbus scored three goals in 3:41. This isn’t the first time that’s happened. It’s not even the first time in the last week that’s happened. It’s the third straight game where the Sabres have allowed three goals in a short span. They gave up three to New York on Sunday in a span … [Read more...] about What Stockman Saw: Sabres fall to Blue Jackets, 7-4
Sabres fall in heartbreaker, give up winning goal to Rangers in final second
'It was an overall back-and-forth game, as neither team gained a clear advantage throughout the contest. One team would score, then the other would match it, and both sides went punch for punch in a game that ended with nine total goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in heartbreaker, give up winning goal to Rangers in final second
Flurry of goals in second period sink Sabres, 5-0
'They played poorly in their own defensive zone at times and they couldn’t create a lot of offensive chances.' … [Read more...] about Flurry of goals in second period sink Sabres, 5-0
Tokarski shines in Sabres Win
'The Sabres broke up a scoreless tie in the 2nd period on a goal by Colin Miller. They would add to the lead later in the period on Kyle Okposo’s 4th goal of the season. The Sabres captain only had 2 goals in 35 games last season.' … [Read more...] about Tokarski shines in Sabres Win
Sabres lose tough one in final seconds, 5-4 to Maple Leafs
'Buffalo trailed 4-2 at the halfway mark of the third, but showed a lot of fight down the stretch. Jeff Skinner scored his second goal of the night, and less than a minute later Rasmus Dahlin tied the game on a one-timer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose tough one in final seconds, 5-4 to Maple Leafs
Canadians travel to Buffalo for Sabres and Maple Leafs game at KeyBank following border reopening
'“Just being here, in a new city, as a fan of the opposing team, it’s a great feeling,” said Rob Jot-Kandola, who traveled to Buffalo from Toronto with a group of friends. “It’s the Leafs. The Leafs are playing in Buffalo. We always come every year whenever they play and the borders been closed for about a year almost and when they opened up the first thing we did was look for … [Read more...] about Canadians travel to Buffalo for Sabres and Maple Leafs game at KeyBank following border reopening