'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
The Sabres Report - Nov 30, 2024
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.
Sabres squeeze out a point but get edged by Canucks in OT loss
'Bowen Byram also scored and Zach Benson had two assists for the Sabres, who lost consecutive home games after winning three in a row on the road, but have tallied points in eight of the past 11.' … [Read more...] about Sabres squeeze out a point but get edged by Canucks in OT loss
Garland has 3 points, Canucks recover to defeat Sabres in OT
'“It was one of those things where he kicks it, makes a [heck] of a drive and takes two guys with him,” Benson said. “I was in the position where I was like, gonna shoot, gonna shoot. Then last second I wanted to sauce it, and it kind of came off my stick funny but landed in a perfect area. Obviously, he made an elite play.”' … [Read more...] about Garland has 3 points, Canucks recover to defeat Sabres in OT
Sabres battle back to earn point in OT loss to Canucks
'"We played with desperation and that's what this team has,” Cozens said. “We don't have any quit, we're going to battle until the last buzzer and we're going to keep fighting until the game's over."' … [Read more...] about Sabres battle back to earn point in OT loss to Canucks
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Levi blanks Crunch for first pro shutout (Amerks.com) Syracuse Crunch Blanked By Rochester Americans, 3-0 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 29, 2024
Mike Harrington: Sabres' mandate for Black Friday matinee is to repeat their recipe for success
'Hard to gripe about Wednesday's defeat. The Sabres had 39 shots on goal and 87 attempts. They didn't score because Filip Gustavsson was outstanding in the Wild net, and just a few too many of Buffalo's good chances were right in his breadbasket and not artfully aimed at a corner of the cage.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres’ mandate for Black Friday matinee is to repeat their recipe for success
Sabres Notebook: Rasmus Dahlin departs practice early, status unclear for Friday
'Dahlin played 26:35 in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild and has played at least 24 minutes in each of Buffalo's last nine games. He's second on the team in scoring with 19 points (6 goals, 13 assists) and that total is fifth among NHL defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Rasmus Dahlin departs practice early, status unclear for Friday
Sabres’ JJ Peterka struggling to score; Rasmus Dahlin leaves practice early
'If Peterka, 22, keeps earning chances, especially in close, he will almost certainly start scoring. Despite his recent struggles – he also has a four-game point drought – his seven goals and 16 points rank second and fourth, respectively, on the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ JJ Peterka struggling to score; Rasmus Dahlin leaves practice early
Friday's Vancouver Coverage
Sabres and Canucks hit the ice in non-conference matchup (AP) Game Notes: Canucks at Sabres (Canucks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Vancouver Coverage
The Buffalo Sabres Have The Space To Add An Impact Player. Just Do It
'Buffalo GM Kevyn Adams is under intense pressure to get the Sabres into the post-season for the first time since 2010-11, and he must acquire a high-impact player on offense. Buffalo currently sits 15th overall in the NHL at an average of 3.09 goals-for per game.' … [Read more...] about The Buffalo Sabres Have The Space To Add An Impact Player. Just Do It
Dahlin leaves Thursday's practice early
'"I don’t believe it’ll affect him [for Friday’s game], but you never know until tomorrow," said Ruff following Thursday's practice.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin leaves Thursday’s practice early
Practice Report | Dahlin exits early for 'maintenance' as Sabres prepare for back-to-back games
'Rasmus Dahlin left practice early on Thursday at KeyBank Center due to what Sabres coach Lindy Ruff described as “maintenance.” “I don’t believe it’ll affect him, but you never know until tomorrow,” Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Dahlin exits early for ‘maintenance’ as Sabres prepare for back-to-back games
The Sabres Report - Nov 28, 2024
Sabres unable to score in Tage Thompson's return: 5 takeaways from a 1-0 loss
'“It’s just one of those games where just try to get back in and make an impact,” said Thompson, who returned to the lineup after missing five games with a lower-body injury. “Obviously, tonight I wasn’t able to. I’ve got to find the back of the net, find a way to score.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to score in Tage Thompson’s return: 5 takeaways from a 1-0 loss
Sabres notes: Topias Leinonen's improvement boosts organization's depth in goal
'It took longer than the Sabres expected, but Leinonen is starting to look like a goalie who has the potential to become an NHL player. The 20-year-old is 7-4 with two shutouts for Mora IK in HockeyAllsvenskan. His goals-against average (2.13) and save percentage (.914) rank fourth and seventh in the league, respectively.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Topias Leinonen’s improvement boosts organization’s depth in goal