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'Savoie featured in six games during his 14-day stint with the Amerks, tallying two goals and five points. The 19-year-old suffered a shoulder injury during the prospect’s challenge in September, which kept him out for a few weeks and prompted the loan to Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Matt Savoie, rookie won’t play Tuesday

'Defenseman Henri Jokiharju scored the lone goal for Buffalo (5-6-0), his first of the year, but not until the Flyers built a 4-0 lead after two periods.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres fall flat against Flyers, rare loss for ‘goat heads’

'“We locked down defensively,” said Luukkonen, coming off his first NHL shutout, and now a winner in each of his three starts this season. “Even though they had a lot of shots, the defense was unreal in boxing out and blocking shots. It wasn’t pretty but a win is a win.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres win in Philly, at .500 after 10 games

'Buffalo called up forward Brandon Biro to replace Benson in the forward lineup. After a strong preseason with the Sabres, the 25-year-old Biro had two goals and four assists in five games for the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Zach Benson out with injury, goalie Devon Levi returns to practice

'Poloncarz said that Erie County owns the shell of KeyBank Center, the City of Buffalo owns the land on which it stands and the Sabres are responsible for the upkeep of the building. He confirmed previous media reports that the Pegulas, who own the Sabres, have said they would foot the bill for renovating the arena’s roof and said that taxpayers would not be on the hook for … [Read more...] about Poloncarz says winner of County Executive race will likely need to renegotiate Sabres lease

'Jeff Skinner scored twice to bring his team-leading tally to five goals in seven games, Tage Thompson had two goals and an assist, Alex Tuch added a goal and an assist, and Zemgus Girgensons also scored, as Buffalo (3-4-0) responded from a disappointing loss at home Monday with its first road victory and highest scoring output of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres surge to victory in Ottawa

'Both Eric Comrie and Montreal's Jake Allen had good performances in the net tonight. But the Canadiens were able to slip a shot through the legs of Comrie, early in the third to take the lead. The Sabres could not answer back.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres end their four-game homestand with a loss to the Montreal Canadiens

'The Sabres have given up the opening goal and each of its four losses.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose another one at home, 3-1 against Canadiens

'Jeff Skinner, Mattias Samuelsson and Dylan Cozens scored goals, Casey Mittelstadt tallied two assists, Eric Comrie made 24 saves, and the Sabres looked rejuvenated in their first game this season sporting throwback jerseys, winning 3-1 against the New York Islanders on Saturday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sharpen up in retro threads, win 3-1 vs. Islanders

'The Sabres have two backup goaltenders, Eric Comrie and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonnen, rostered and available for Saturday night’s home game against the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi, Zach Benson day-to-day with injuries; Sabres shake up top lines

'Buffalo got goals from Erik Johnson, Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka, while Rasmus Dahlin and Dylan Cozens each had two assists in a game the Sabres came back to tie three teams, but never held the lead.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres ‘sloppy’ in another home loss, Tage Thompson, power play get on board

'“Craig Anderson’s voice, experience, and love for the game have been invaluable components to our team’s growth over the past two seasons,” general manager Kevyn Adams said in a news release. “Our players have benefited greatly from the habits and lessons he picked up during his accomplished 20-year career. We are thrilled that Craig will continue to be a guiding presence for … [Read more...] about Sabres welcome back Craig Anderson in mentorship role

'The Sabres did incur a potentially discouraging loss when top pair defenseman Mattais Samuelsson was removed from the game with upper-body injury after skating one shift in the third period.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres open homestand with OT win, scarce crowd, concerning D-man injury

'Casey Mittelstadt had a goal and an assist, and rookie Zach Benson tallied two assists to become the youngest Sabre on the scoresheet in 35 years. Devon Levi started in goal again for the Buffalo, making 26 saves in the loss.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stumble to 0-2 start, losing against Islanders in road opener

'Unable to channel the energy at sold-out KeyBank Center on Thursday night, the home team got deflated by the Rangers’ defensive discipline in a 5-1 loss to start the season.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: ‘Tough sledding’ for Sabres in home opener, Rangers stifle NHL’s youngest team