'"We are happy to announce this start time change so that all of our fans can enjoy the Buffalo Bills playoff game on Jan. 4 after our Sabres game," Buffalo Sabres Co-Owner and President Kim Pegula said. "Buffalo has a great tradition of all of our teams and fans supporting each other, and we want to make sure we can accommodate everyone the best way possible."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres game moved up to 1:00 p.m. because of Bills playoff game
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Sabres come up short in second leg of home-and-home with Boston Bruins
'The lineup at forward wasn't working for Buffalo. At all. After coming up empty against Boston on Friday, the Sabres rolled out a some new combinations at practice. Those came to fruition in the game and, while it wasn't pretty, they yielded more goals than they did at home against the Bruins two days ago.' … [Read more...] about Sabres come up short in second leg of home-and-home with Boston Bruins
Sabres forward Jeff Skinner to miss 3-4 weeks with injury
'He has scored 11 goals and added 8 assists for 19 points in 39 games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Jeff Skinner to miss 3-4 weeks with injury
Bergeron scores twice as Sabres fall 3-0 to Bruins
'It was a good crowd tonight with minimal seats available, but I'd be lying if I didn't note the amount of Boston fans. I could see all of the yellow and black from press row but it wasn't until the Bruins scored their first goal of the night that you realized how many visiting fans were in the house. Hint: it was fairly loud with applause following both goals. It's nice to see … [Read more...] about Bergeron scores twice as Sabres fall 3-0 to Bruins
Sabres fall short in Ottawa with 3-1 loss to Senators
'Kyle Okposo was a last-second scratch with an illness tonight. I'm not saying that with him healthy, the Sabres would've gone with 12 forwards and six defensemen. But without Okposo, they had no option. There are eleven healthy forwards and eight healthy defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall short in Ottawa with 3-1 loss to Senators
Olofsson scores fourth goal in five games, Sabres defeat Kings 3-2
'The Sabres then received goals from two defensemen, Rasmus Ristolainen and Marco Scandella, to take a 2-1 lead into the third period.' … [Read more...] about Olofsson scores fourth goal in five games, Sabres defeat Kings 3-2
Sabres dominated by Flyers in 6-1 loss
'It didn't start pretty and it ended even worse.' … [Read more...] about Sabres dominated by Flyers in 6-1 loss
Jack Eichel could tie the Sabres record for consecutive games with a point against the Flyers
'Starting with a four goal performance against the Ottawa Senators on November 16th, Eichel has recorded 16 goals and 15 assists in the Sabres last 17 games in a row.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel could tie the Sabres record for consecutive games with a point against the Flyers
Eichel extends point streak to 17 games but Sabres fall to Maple Leafs 5-3
'With the loss, the Sabres fall to 16-12-7 and fail to secure at least one point for the first time in the last six games. Buffalo now heads to Philadelphia for a matchup with the Flyers on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Eichel extends point streak to 17 games but Sabres fall to Maple Leafs 5-3
2017 first round pick Casey Mittelstadt assigned to Rochester Americans
'Mittelstadt was taken 8th overall in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. He will a restricted free agent this summer.' … [Read more...] about 2017 first round pick Casey Mittelstadt assigned to Rochester Americans
Sabres make comeback, lose to Islanders in overtime
'Although the Sabres came away with a loss, they are now 4-1-2 in seven December games, earning a possible 10 out of 14 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make comeback, lose to Islanders in overtime
Buffalo Sabres take down Nashville Predators 4-3 on 80's night
'But the combination of Skinner, Marcus Johansson, and Jimmy Vesey produced some great things: The three of them are all NHL regulars and unafraid to shoot the puck. Throughout the game, that group seemed to find a way to the front of the net. It led to Buffalo's first goal, so it could be a group we see more in the future.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres take down Nashville Predators 4-3 on 80’s night
5 Observations: Sabres top Blues in 5-2 win
'With their win tonight over the Blues, the Sabres have won back-to-back games for the first time since October 19th and 22nd. They had a long stretch last season and the last thing they needed was to have a streak like this extend into the new year. Getting two straight wins has been a long time coming and to get back on the right side of a streak could go a long way for a … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Blues in 5-2 win
Sabres wrap up trip with 3-2 overtime win against Edmonton Oilers
'I'm going to need to come up with more nicknames for this line. In their second game back together since Kyle Okposo's concussion, the Girgensons-Larsson-Okposo line was productive once again for the blue and gold. They accounted for two goals and are back to their hard-nosed ways when the puck isn't on their sticks as well.' … [Read more...] about Sabres wrap up trip with 3-2 overtime win against Edmonton Oilers
Sabres drop second game of trip 6-5 to Vancouver Canucks in overtime
'Part of the Sabres' surprise success in October was the play of what many saw as the fourth line: Zemgus Girgensons, Johan Larsson, and Kyle Okposo. As they started putting pucks into the net, head coach Ralph Kruger praised the line as a whole. The return of a healthy Kyle Okposo led to the return of a more conventional lineup with 12 forwards and six defensemen; and it … [Read more...] about Sabres drop second game of trip 6-5 to Vancouver Canucks in overtime