'A pair of Rasmus Dahlin penalties in the third period gave Carolina two power play opportunities and they eventually cashed in before the end of regulation. Martin Necas used a one-time shot from the left wing face-off dot to give the Hurricanes a 2-1 lead with about six minutes remaining in regulation. However, Owen Power was able to capitalize on a scoring chance at the … [Read more...] about Sabres notch thrilling shootout win against Carolina
The Sabres Report - Feb 26, 2024
Opinion: The Sabres win three games in a row for the first time all season
'By winning three straight and five out of seven, Buffalo is now ahead of the Montreal Canadiens and within two points of the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders. The Sabres are three in back of the Washington Capitals and four behind the New Jersey Devils. If they stay hot, they can get by those clubs, and get to ninth place, but it’s getting to the playoff spot that’s … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres win three games in a row for the first time all season
Mittelstadt shootout goal lifts Buffalo Sabres over Carolina Hurricanes for first 3-game winning streak
'The Buffalo Sabres outlasted the Carolina Hurricanes in a shootout to pick up a huge 3-2 win Sunday night at the KeyBank Center. Thanks to the game winning goal from Casey Mittelstadt.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt shootout goal lifts Buffalo Sabres over Carolina Hurricanes for first 3-game winning streak
Sabres win 3 in a row for first time this season
'Thompson, Tuch, and Power each gave their attempt in the shootout but neither team could put up a goal in the first three rounds. Casey Mittlestadt in the fourth round put Carolina in a do-or-die situation, as he deked out Martin and tucked it past his blocker.; … [Read more...] about Sabres win 3 in a row for first time this season
Luukkonen, Sabres defeat Hurricanes in shootout
'“They don’t give up much,” Skinner said. “But I think with that patience you still have to have your foot on the gas. I think that we did a good job of that. Unless you continually come after them, they’re not going to give up anything or hurt themselves. They’re a good team, and in order for us to score, obviously we needed to sustain some [offensive] zone pressure, and I … [Read more...] about Luukkonen, Sabres defeat Hurricanes in shootout
Sabres extend winning streak to 3 games with SO victory over Hurricanes
'The victory gave the Sabres their first three-game winning streak of the season, coming on the heels of one-goal wins in Montreal and Columbus. The meeting with the Hurricanes was tight by any measure, with the Sabres having finished with slight edges in shot attempts (81-75) and scoring chances (35-31, according to Natural Stat Trick) as well as on the scoreboard.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend winning streak to 3 games with SO victory over Hurricanes
The Sabres Report - Feb 25, 2024
Hurricanes will be a tough match for Sabres to find success at home
'Buffalo is 0-1-1 against Carolina this year – and just 2-11-5 in their last 18 games against the Hurricanes dating to 2016. They have lost 10 straight in PNC Arena (0-8-2), their longest current skid in any NHL rink.' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes will be a tough match for Sabres to find success at home
Inside the NHL: Mike Robitaille will never forget the impact Tim Horton made on his life and career
'“You learned how to stand up at the blue line, how to put players on bad angles, into a position that they’re not going to do any damage. When you go into the corner, your job essentially is you’ve got to come out with the puck. So much more: The first pass from the defenseman to the forwards and how quickly and efficiently it’s done. It keeps up the tempo of the game or you … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Mike Robitaille will never forget the impact Tim Horton made on his life and career
Connor Clifton, Sabres score dirty goals in road wins
'In defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets and Montreal Canadiens, the Sabres wreaked havoc on goalies, scoring three times with bodies around the net creating traffic.' … [Read more...] about Connor Clifton, Sabres score dirty goals in road wins
Sunday's Carolina Coverage
Sabres host the Hurricanes in Eastern Conference play (AP) Preview: February 25 at Buffalo (Hurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Carolina Coverage
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks close out weekend with overtime loss to Bears (Amerks.com) Limoges lifts bears to 2-1 OT win against Amerks (HersheyBears.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Feb 24, 2024
Observations: UPL makes 25 saves to help Sabres earn fifth straight road win
'It was the first time this season that Buffalo (26-27-4) won while scoring fewer than three goals, and Luukkonen’s clutch saves in the third period continued the team’s impressive play away from KeyBank Center. The Sabres have won five consecutive games on the road, which is tied for the fifth-longest streak in franchise history.' … [Read more...] about Observations: UPL makes 25 saves to help Sabres earn fifth straight road win
Sabres notebook: Jeff Skinner calls Cody Hodgson's comeback goal a 'special moment'
'“It’s great,” Skinner told The Buffalo News after the Sabres’ morning skate Friday in Columbus. “I saw him in the summer. Skated with him maybe twice, and I think, at that point, it wasn’t certain that he was going to make a comeback. He looked pretty good. It was a pretty high-level skate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Jeff Skinner calls Cody Hodgson’s comeback goal a ‘special moment’
Saturday's Columbus Coverage
4 takeaways from Blue Jackets' 2-1 loss to Buffalo (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (Columbus Dispatch) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Columbus Coverage
Connor Clifton breaks tie with his 1st goal in nearly a year, Sabres beat Blue Jackets 2-1
'“It’s always nice to contribute offensively,” Clifton said. “I’ve got some chances, missed some chances and they just haven’t been going in. It’s just part of it. You don’t try to change anything. I don’t focus on it too much.”' … [Read more...] about Connor Clifton breaks tie with his 1st goal in nearly a year, Sabres beat Blue Jackets 2-1