Gameday: Zub out, can Gaudette keep scoring? Ottawa Senators vs. Buffalo Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Sabres bring losing streak into home matchup with the Senators (AP) Preview: Senators at Sabres, November 5, 2024 (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Ottawa Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 5, 2024
Ruff: 'OK hockey is not good enough'
'"We have an obligation as the staff to make sure we have them ready. From our strength department to the coaches that put them through, what should be, game-like drills after practice. Some days high intensity, some days a lot of stop-and-start, some days physicality. Just trying to replicate what you would see in a game," said Ruff following Monday's practice.' … [Read more...] about Ruff: ‘OK hockey is not good enough’
Practice Report | News and notes from Monday's skate
'Zach Benson practiced with the Buffalo Sabres on Monday and could be in the lineup for their home game against the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night, coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | News and notes from Monday’s skate
The Sabres Report - Nov 4, 2024
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Video: Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius scores two nifty goals for Rochester (Olean Times Herald) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 3, 2024
'Unacceptable' mistakes on penalty kill drop Sabres to last in Atlantic Division
'The Sabres’ power play and penalty kill rank 31st and 28th in the NHL, respectively. The latter is a startling regression from last season, when Buffalo improved to 13th.' … [Read more...] about ‘Unacceptable’ mistakes on penalty kill drop Sabres to last in Atlantic Division
Sunday's Detroit Coverage
Dylan Larkin's two power-play goals lead Red Wings past Sabres (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Dylan Larkin energizes Detroit Red Wings on power play in 2-1 win over Buffalo Sabrea (Detroit Free Press) Dylan Larkin, Cam Talbot shine as Red Wings stop slide (Ann Arbor News) Recap: Larkin, Talbot help Red Wings put on 'good performance at home' to defeat Sabres, … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Detroit Coverage
Dylan Larkin’s power-play goals allow Red Wings to slip past Sabres, 2-1
'Buffalo entered the game ranked 31st on the power play, scoring three goals in 33 opportunities. The Sabres came up empty on both power plays Saturday and have yet to score with a man advantage on the road.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Larkin’s power-play goals allow Red Wings to slip past Sabres, 2-1
Sabres doubled up by Larkin, Red Wings
'A second-consecutive lackluster performance dropped the Buffalo Sabres to 4-7-1 on Saturday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres doubled up by Larkin, Red Wings
Sabres can't score on Cam Talbot and lose in Detroit
'It utterly amazes me that this team went 0-2-0 this weekend against the New York Islanders and Detroit. Only scoring two goals on Ilya Sorokin is understandable, but to get “goalied” in the third period by the below average Cam Talbot is just typical for this group.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t score on Cam Talbot and lose in Detroit
Larkin's 2 goals help Red Wings edge Sabres, stop slide
'“The penalty kill was the obvious difference. It is unacceptable to give up two goals,” Tuch said. “In the second half of the game, I thought we took over and played very well, but we need to bury some chances.”' … [Read more...] about Larkin’s 2 goals help Red Wings edge Sabres, stop slide
Special teams the difference in loss to Red Wings
'“I thought we played hard,” Byram said. “I thought we played a pretty good game. I mean, in terms of back-to-backs since I’ve been here, that’s the best one we’ve played. You’ve got to find positives in things, and I think that’s a big positive for us."' … [Read more...] about Special teams the difference in loss to Red Wings
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks sweep weekend with shootout win over Comets (Amerks.com) Casey ties it late, comets fall in shootout (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 2, 2024
Saturday's Detroit Coverage
How to Watch the Buffalo Sabres vs. Detroit Red Wings - NHL (11/2/24) | Channel, stream, preview (Ann Arbor News) Red Wings play the Sabres on losing streak (AP) Preview: Red Wings host Sabres for Atlantic Division showdown on Saturday (DetroitRedWings.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Detroit Coverage
Sabres takeaways: Baffling mistakes give Isles spark to leave town with a victory
'The New York Islanders hit town on a three-game losing streak that was absurdly ugly. All they needed to feel better was a night against the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres takeaways: Baffling mistakes give Isles spark to leave town with a victory
Inside the NHL: Sabres among the group staying in playoff range in season's opening month
'In the East, the biggest surprise has been Washington’s 7-2 start under sneaky good coach Spencer Carbery. But the Caps have still played only three road games so the jury remains out. Columbus is 5-3-1 and playing hard for the memory of Johnny Gaudreau, scoring six goals apiece in home wins over the Sabres, Toronto and Edmonton.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Sabres among the group staying in playoff range in season’s opening month