Sabres take on the Sharks following Peterka’s 2-goal showing (AP) Game Preview: Sharks vs. Sabres (SJSharks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s San Jose Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 27, 2024
Girgensons day to day, Samuelsson out vs. Sharks due to upper-body injuries
'Girgensons was absent from the Sabres’ practice on Friday, as was defenseman Mattias Samuelsson. Samuelsson is still undergoing evaluations for his own upper-body injury after missing the game against the Kings, but coach Don Granato said the team is hopeful he will be available after the All-Star break.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons day to day, Samuelsson out vs. Sharks due to upper-body injuries
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Americans: Smart puck play leading to wins (WHEC-TV) Amerks win streak snapped in 4-0 loss to Comets (Amerks.com) Poulter shutout fuels Comets over Rochester (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 26, 2024
After roster move by Sabres, goalie Eric Comrie seizing chance in Rochester
'“Sometimes it’s a blessing in disguise,” said Comrie, who has a 4.01 goals-against average and an .863 save percentage in seven games with the Sabres this season. “You learn the most from your hardships, and I think I’ve come down here and really embraced a lot of things and (I’ve been) trying to find that love for the game again and trying to really just enjoy everything I … [Read more...] about After roster move by Sabres, goalie Eric Comrie seizing chance in Rochester
The Sabres Report - Jan 25, 2024
Observations: Quinn, Peterka and Levi all huge as Sabres roar back to crown Kings
'"The mindset after first was great," said winger Jack Quinn. "We actually were happy with the compete. We obviously weren't happy with being down, 3-1, but we thought we competed well and we just wanted to hit the repeat button on that."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Quinn, Peterka and Levi all huge as Sabres roar back to crown Kings
Thursday's Los Angeles Coverage
Kings celebrate Anze Kopitar before Sabres rally to spoil the party (Los Angeles Daily News) Kings honor Kopitar’s career milestones in special pregame ceremony (NHL.com) McLellan takes responsibility for Kings’ ongoing struggles (NHL.com) 1/24 Final - Kings 3, Sabres 5 (LAKings.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Los Angeles Coverage
JJ Peterka has two goals as Buffalo Sabres rally for 5-3 victory over Los Angeles Kings
'It was Buffalo’s first win in 14 games this season when trailing by at least two goals after the first period.' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka has two goals as Buffalo Sabres rally for 5-3 victory over Los Angeles Kings
Sabres erase early deficit, take down Kings
'The Buffalo Sabres put a degrading loss to Anaheim in the rearview on Wednesday evening, as the blue and gold played comeback against the Los Angeles Kings. Down 3-1 after 20-minutes, the Sabres enjoyed the next four goals of the game en route to a 5-3 final inside Crypto.com Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres erase early deficit, take down Kings
Opinion: Sabres did complete turnaround, beat Kings with four unanswered goals
'There was no excuse for this team not to beat the Ducks, but they were a complete no show. On Wednesday, it was like a whole new team showed up as the work ethic was there, the shot mentality was there and they didn’t let a two goal deficit detour them.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres did complete turnaround, beat Kings with four unanswered goals
Sabres score 4 straight, rally past Kings
'“We knew last night was probably one of our worst games,” Peterka said. “We wanted to play a different game. Going down wasn’t what we planned. Sticking to our game plan and forechecking hard [was], and that’s what guys did.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 4 straight, rally past Kings
Peterka's career-best night fuels Sabres' comeback victory in LA
'“I think everyone was kind of pissed off from last night,” Peterka said. “I think nobody played the game he wants to play, and we know also that we can be way better than that.”' … [Read more...] about Peterka’s career-best night fuels Sabres’ comeback victory in LA
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Evaluating the Amerks at the halfway point (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday's Los Angeles Coverage
Los Angeles hosts Buffalo in a non-conference matchup (AP) LA Kings vs. Buffalo Sabres: How to Watch (LAKings.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Observations: Sabres embarrass themselves in loss to lowly Ducks
'There are losses, there are poor performances and then there are abject disasters like the one we saw in the first game of their California road trip. Don't let a futile late rally confuse the issue.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres embarrass themselves in loss to lowly Ducks
For the Thompsons and Johnsons, Sabres-Ducks matchup becomes father-son affair
'“Hey, it’s game day. It’s business. It’s getting ready,” a smiling Brent Thompson told The Buffalo News prior to the game. “We’re here to win. And he’s got the same thought on his side. He wants to win. We’re a competitive family. It would be nice bragging rights in the summer.”' … [Read more...] about For the Thompsons and Johnsons, Sabres-Ducks matchup becomes father-son affair