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'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 22 saves as Buffalo won for the fifth time in six games to lift their record (29-28-4) above .500 for the first time since early November.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stay on a roll, beat Vegas 7-2

'“We are gonna get some imaging on him right now to find out and make certain that everything is okay. We obviously have to do that before we fly out, so we figured we’d do that based on how he felt this morning, so we’ll know more on that in a couple hours,” Sabres head coach Don Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Skinner undergoes imaging after leaving practice early Monday

'“From an ownership perspective, I have put a great deal of thought and research into the fan experience over the last year and feel it is time to begin making gradual upgrades to our arena that will play a key role in enhancing game day for our fans,” Pegula said in a statement. “We are thrilled about the many projects we have in the pipeline, none bigger than a new videoboard … [Read more...] about Sabres new videoboard for 2024-25 will be roughly twice as big

'It was another poor defensive outing for the Sabres. Turnovers were the killer on Monday and the Ducks took advantage of every opportunity the Sabres handed them. Buffalo had eight giveaways on the day to Anaheim’s three. Turning the puck over against a team like Anaheim is on the Sabres and less on the Ducks’ ability to create chaos.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Defensive errors apparent in Sabres loss to Ducks

'Having lost three of four on a homestand coming back from the all-star break, Buffalo (23-26-4) remained 10 points out of a wild-card playoff spot, while Florida pulled even with Boston atop the Eastern Conference standings with 74 points, 24 more than the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get shut out at home with 45 shots against streaking Panthers

'When talking about the Sabres the term explosive is relative. Nobody would say they've consistently produced enough offense this season. But on Tuesday they looked like an entirely different team.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres offense explodes in 7-0 win over Kings

'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 33 saves, his busiest of four shutouts this season, and the most by a Sabres goaltender since Ryan Miller had six in 2011-12. Jordan Greenway had a goal and two assists, his most productive game since joining the Sabres at last season’s trade deadline, and Buffalo posted its biggest shutout victory in over 22 years, since an 8-0 win against the … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres rekindle ‘goat head’ energy with largest shutout win in 22 seasons

'In consecutive losses since All-Star break, 3-1 against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday at KeyBank Center and 2-1 against the Dallas Stars on Tuesday, the Sabres repeated self-defeating patterns.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: More of the same from Sabres on home slide

'Of the many losses the Sabres and their fans have endured in recent years, Tuesday night’s was uniquely confounding. Buffalo’s 48 shots on net with just one goal scored were the most in a regulation game in team history, and Oettinger’s career-high save total carried the Dallas Stars to a 2-1 victory at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: ‘Frustrated’ Sabres find new way to lose

'Samuelsson, who skated much of this season on Buffalo’s top D-pair with All-Star Rasmus Dahlin, sat out two games after getting hurt Jan. 23 in a loss at Anaheim. He had missed two games the week prior after getting elbowed in the head by Vancouver’s Filip Horonek. The 23-year-old Samuelsson finished his fourth NHL season with one goal and seven points in 41 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Mattias Samuelsson out for season, F Jack Quinn to miss 6-8 weeks

'After a disappointing first half of the season, I believe it’s highly unlikely that the Sabres will have what it takes to make a push toward the playoffs this season. To me, it comes down to their lack of offense (tied for 18th in goals per game this season with 2.98). On top of that, with Jack Quinn’s most recent injury sidelining him for eight weeks, I think the Sabres will … [Read more...] about Where do the Sabres go from here? 4 biggest questions at the All-Star break

'Frozen out of the postseason for the past 12 years, Buffalo appears no closer to thaw after Saturday’s lackluster 3-1 loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres give away chances to make up ground in season’s longest home stretch

'Luukkonen made 28 saves to shut out the San Jose Sharks on Monday, after allowing just one goal in Saturday’s loss against the Vancouver Canucks. Having gone nearly 158 minutes without getting scored upon, Luukkonen’s shutout streak is the longest since Ryan Miller went more than 161 minutes early in the 2010-11 season, and the ninth-best in team history.' … [Read more...] about UPL strings shutouts, Sabres beat Blackhawks 3-0

'Amid winter weather advisories and localized travel bans, the team gathered for morning skate and secured hotel rooms near KeyBank Center for players to spend the afternoon before the scheduled 7:30 p.m. puck drop.' … [Read more...] about Sabres game vs. Blackhawks postponed to Thursday

'The second loss in three home games this week took its toll on the Sabres, as top-pair defenseman Mattias Samuelsson was knocked out of the game in the second period by Vancouver’s Filip Hronek.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roughed up in shutout loss