'The loss was Buffalo's third straight, collecting a point in at overtime loss on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to solve Sorokin and Islanders
The Sabres Report - Dec 1, 2024
Sabres get outworked in 3-0 loss to the Islanders
'There haven’t been too many games where you can say the Buffalo Sabres got outworked for much of the game, but Saturday’s 3-0 loss to the New York Islanders was one of them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get outworked in 3-0 loss to the Islanders
Islanders blank Sabres to end 3-game slide
'“We couldn’t just quite corral the puck around the net,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “I thought, again, we missed the net quite often. That didn’t allow a second opportunity. I think the one that probably hurt us the most was the late 2-on-1.”' … [Read more...] about Islanders blank Sabres to end 3-game slide
Sabres look ahead to homestand following shutout loss on Long Island
'“We need to have a big homestand and just work our asses off and learn from these games and be frustrated about them, but we’ve got to move on,” Cozens said. “Big couple weeks coming up.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres look ahead to homestand following shutout loss on Long Island
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks rally, top Crunch in shootout (Amerks.com) Syracuse Crunch Fall To Rochester Americans, 3-2, In Shootout (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 30, 2024
Saturday's New York Coverage
Islanders take losing streak into matchup with the Sabres (AP) Game Preview: Islanders vs Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage
Sabres takeaways: Emotions everywhere after tough penalties, late comeback and an OT loss to Canucks
'"It's good to get a point out of the game obviously," said Buffalo defenseman Bowen Byram, who tipped home a Zach Benson pass for Buffalo's first goal. "You want to come away with two much as much as possible. It's still a disappointing loss. I thought we played pretty well but at the end of the day when you don't get two points, it's not a success."' … [Read more...] about Sabres takeaways: Emotions everywhere after tough penalties, late comeback and an OT loss to Canucks
Inside the NHL: Visits by Casey Mittelstadt, Leafs and Jets highlight Sabres' busy December
'The Sabres have 14 games in the month, split seven home and seven on the road. There are eight opponents currently in a playoff spot and six that are not. Eight from the Eastern Conference and six from the West.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Visits by Casey Mittelstadt, Leafs and Jets highlight Sabres’ busy December
KeyBank Center 'open for business': Arena hosting more events, seeing more activity
'If the effort succeeds, it would help insulate the organization from the year-to-year performance of the Sabres and the Bandits and being overly dependent on each season’s attendance. That’s especially pertinent, since the Sabres have struggled at the gate coming out of the pandemic and amid the team’s 13-year playoff drought.' … [Read more...] about KeyBank Center ‘open for business’: Arena hosting more events, seeing more activity
Dylan Cozens sparks Sabres’ rally in OT loss to Canucks: ‘Heck of a point’
'“I wanted to get that one back for the boys,” he said. “It’s just a dumb second penalty by me and I was (ticked) off. I just wanted to do what I could to help the team.”' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens sparks Sabres’ rally in OT loss to Canucks: ‘Heck of a point’
Sabres notes: Jacob Bryson filled with confidence; Buffalo recalls prospect
'“I think confidence-wise, I feel my best,” Bryson said following Thursday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “I’ve been getting good feedback, and every time I watch my shifts I’ve thought I’ve had pretty good games.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jacob Bryson filled with confidence; Buffalo recalls prospect
Saturday's Vancouver Coverage
Canucks 4, Sabres 3 (OT): An overtime, keep-away, moment-defining win (Vancouver Province) Garland, Lankinen leading Canucks through rough waters (Sportsnet) Garland Nets Two, Canucks Slay Sabres 4-3 in Overtime (Canucks.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Vancouver Coverage
Conor Garland scores 2 including OT winner as Canucks rally to beat Sabres 4-3
'Dylan Cozens and Alex Tuch scored in a span of 1:39 late in the third period to bring the Sabres back from a 3-1 deficit. Bowen Byram also scored, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 18 shots.' … [Read more...] about Conor Garland scores 2 including OT winner as Canucks rally to beat Sabres 4-3
Sabres comeback comes up short in OT loss to Vancouver
'Dylan Cozens scored twice in the third period, but the Vancouver Canucks were able to score last and defeat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in overtime on Friday afternoon at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres comeback comes up short in OT loss to Vancouver
Opinion: Sabres were able to come from behind to earn a point.
'Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes took the game over in overtime. He used his speed and agility to keep the puck away from the Sabres almost the whole time. There’s a reason why if they did the 2018 NHL Draft over right now, Hughes would easily be the number one overall pick with Brady Tkachuk No. 2 and Rasmus Dahlin third.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres were able to come from behind to earn a point.