'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
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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
Luck of the Irish not on the Sabres side tonight, Flyers too much to handle in loss
'Philadelphia forward Owen Trippett must have put a four-leaf clover in his skates tonight. The former first round pick netted a hat-trick this evening and put his team ahead to the point of no comeback for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Luck of the Irish not on the Sabres side tonight, Flyers too much to handle in loss
Buffalo Sabres sign goaltender Devon Levi to a three-year entry-level contract
'Levi, who is 21 years old, ended his junior season at Northeastern University last weekend. He led the NCAA with a .933 save percentage and ranked third in both saves (1,183) and shutouts (6). 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 … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign goaltender Devon Levi to a three-year entry-level contract
Tuch sparks Sabres third period push and snaps four-game skid in win over Toronto
'At the end of the first period, the score was knotted at zero. But Buffalo was outshot 12-3 at the end of the opening period.' … [Read more...] about Tuch sparks Sabres third period push and snaps four-game skid in win over Toronto
Power play opportunity lifts Rangers past Sabres in overtime, marks Buffalo's fourth straight loss
'The Sabres lone goal of the evening was scored by Jeff Skinner. His 29th of the season.' … [Read more...] about Power play opportunity lifts Rangers past Sabres in overtime, marks Buffalo’s fourth straight loss
Dallas slams Buffalo with 10 goals as Sabres falls in lopsided contest
'So heading to the third period, facing a 5-2 deficit Jeff Skinner provided Buffalo with a spark that sadly would be short lived.' … [Read more...] about Dallas slams Buffalo with 10 goals as Sabres falls in lopsided contest