'Trailing 1-0 heading into the second the Sabres would respond with three unanswered goals by Jeff Skinner, Victor Olofsson and Alex Tuch. Before a late Blue Jackets goal shrunk the Buffalo lead to 3-2 at the end of the second period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end season on high note, take down Blue Jackets and tally 91 points this season
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Sabres postseason hopes end in New Jersey
'The Buffalo Sabres saw its postseason hopes fade away in the third period when the Devils scored on two empty nets.' … [Read more...] about Sabres postseason hopes end in New Jersey
Sabres playoff 'hope' lives to see another day
'Casey Mittelstadt carried the Sabres to its 3-2 win over the New York Rangers. Middlestadt gave Buffalo the goal to tie it up and the deciding factor in the shootout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres playoff ‘hope’ lives to see another day
Dahlin puts on clinic, Sabres "Stayin' Alive" after 4-3 win over Carolina Hurricanes
'Third period ensues and we're still going to talk about Rasmus Dahlin. Because with just over 14 minutes left to play Dahlin got his stick in front of an open Carolina shot right in front of the Sabres net to preserve the tie. The ensuing sequence on the other end of the ice ended with Tage Thompson's 46th goal of the season to give Buffalo it's first lead since the opening … [Read more...] about Dahlin puts on clinic, Sabres “Stayin’ Alive” after 4-3 win over Carolina Hurricanes
Sabres goaltender Devon Levi wins Mike Richter award for second straight year
'In his final season at Northeastern this year. Levi posted a .933 save percentage. With an average of 2.24 goals against per game and recorded six shutouts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goaltender Devon Levi wins Mike Richter award for second straight year
Sabres win in shootout against Red Wings, 7-6
'After being up two goals early in 3rd period, the Detroit Red Wings scored in the final minute and forced Buffalo to overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win in shootout against Red Wings, 7-6
Sabres path to playoffs difficult, not impossible
'With Pittsburgh dropping its Tuesday night game, the Penguins are now one point behind the Panthers and Islanders with four games remaining. The Sabres are six points behind the Panthers and Islanders. On a positive note, Buffalo still has six games left in the regular season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres path to playoffs difficult, not impossible
Alex Tuch hat trick propels Sabres to lopsided win over Flyers
'Buffalo will stay on the road for their next game. A pivotal matchup with the Florida Panthers on Tuesday. Who with 85 points after a win as well tonight, hold the second wild card spot in the conference.' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch hat trick propels Sabres to lopsided win over Flyers
Devon Levi shines in Buffalo Sabres overtime win over New York Rangers
'New York took that little momentum to the third and scored the equalizer about mid way through the period. And much like Monday's game against Montreal, three periods would not be enough to decide this one. So everyone at the KeyBank Center got some free hockey as this game went overtime. It was there Jeff Skinner scored his 6th career overtime-winning goal. Giving Buffalo a … [Read more...] about Devon Levi shines in Buffalo Sabres overtime win over New York Rangers
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi to make his NHL debut on Friday against the New York Rangers
'Levi, who is 21 years old, led the NCAA with a .933 save percentage and ranked third in both saves (1,183) and shutouts (6) during his junior season at Northeastern. He was named Hockey East Player of the Year, is one of three finalists for the Mike Richter Award which is given annually to the best collegiate goaltender, and is one of 10 finalists for the Hobey Baker Award … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi to make his NHL debut on Friday against the New York Rangers
Sabres fall to Canadiens in lengthy shootout at KeyBank Center
'Buffalo had the early chances in overtime but a power-play opportunity for the Canadiens put the pressure on the Sabres defense. But Rasmus Dahlin rose to the occasion to keep Montreal off the scoreboard. So after 65 minutes of play this contest had to end in shootout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Canadiens in lengthy shootout at KeyBank Center
Comrie's second career shutout, late goal from Okposo gives Sabres massive win over Islanders
'Obviously when you talk about shutout's you have to start with the goaltending. And tonight's performance by Eric Comrie was arguably the best he's put in as a member of the Sabres. In total he's credited with 26 saves and it marks his second career shutout.' … [Read more...] about Comrie’s second career shutout, late goal from Okposo gives Sabres massive win over Islanders
Tuch's two goals help Sabres hold off late Devils' rally and snap four-game skid
'The opening period started about as good as Buffalo could've asked for.' … [Read more...] about Tuch’s two goals help Sabres hold off late Devils’ rally and snap four-game skid
Sabres collapse at KeyBank against Predators, 7-3
'Buffalo loses its 4th straight game, falling 7-3 Tuesday night. Something about playing at home isn't working for this young Sabres team, dropping 1-5-1 in the past six home games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres collapse at KeyBank against Predators, 7-3
Sabres give up seven goals in another lopsided loss to Presidents' Trophy frontrunner Boston
'"You've got to learn to let go. And sometimes you can't let go fast enough to react. Tonight's game, you fall down you got to let go. I think we were a little tense. You move a stick out of the way and there's an open passing lane because you carried something over negative."' … [Read more...] about Sabres give up seven goals in another lopsided loss to Presidents’ Trophy frontrunner Boston