'Luukkonen has been spectacular this year, as he's played now in four-straight games after waiting almost three weeks. It hasn’t seemed to be a problem for him at all. The 24-year-old stood tall in the third period for Buffalo, stopping all 20 Philadelphia shots faced.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Luukkonen sparkles with 38 saves in Sabres’ win over Flyers
The Sabres Report - Nov 2, 2023
Power gets tiebreaking goal early in third period as Sabres beat Flyers 5-2
'Casey Mittelstadt also scored and Alex Tuch had two assists to help the Sabres get their third win in four games. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen had a season-high 38 saves — including two from point-blank range in the third — while making his fourth start.' … [Read more...] about Power gets tiebreaking goal early in third period as Sabres beat Flyers 5-2
Sabres win in Philly, at .500 after 10 games
'“We locked down defensively,” said Luukkonen, coming off his first NHL shutout, and now a winner in each of his three starts this season. “Even though they had a lot of shots, the defense was unreal in boxing out and blocking shots. It wasn’t pretty but a win is a win.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres win in Philly, at .500 after 10 games
Power breaks tie in 3rd period, Sabres defeat Flyers
'"They don't ask how, they ask how many," Power said. "It's obviously not our best win, but you take them when you can in this league, so [I] can't complain about it."' … [Read more...] about Power breaks tie in 3rd period, Sabres defeat Flyers
Flyers, Sabres tape sticks blue during warmups to show support for Maine
'The game-used sticks will be signed and auctioned off, with proceeds benefiting the Lewiston Strong Fund created by the Boston Bruins Foundation.' … [Read more...] about Flyers, Sabres tape sticks blue during warmups to show support for Maine
Biro scores 1st NHL goal, adds empty-netter in win over Flyers
'“It wasn’t our best game, but it’s tough to get two points in this league so any time you can get a win, you’re going to take it,” Biro said.' … [Read more...] about Biro scores 1st NHL goal, adds empty-netter in win over Flyers
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks hold first sensory-friendly game of the season (WROC-TV) Stairway to success: Appert uses locker room walk as motivational tool for Amerks to become Sabres (WHAM-TV) Amerks suffer first regulation loss at home to Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch dominate Amerks, 7-2 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 1, 2023
After an unplanned break, Devon Levi returns to Sabres' practice. Now when does he get the net?
'Levi (1-3, 3.26/.892) looked particularly sluggish in the net during Buffalo’s 4-3 loss to Calgary on Oct. 19, even though he made a season-high 32 saves. His movements were less fluid than normal and he had some issues with rebound control, which could have been indicative of battling through whatever lower-body ailment he was dealing with. “The third period was tough. I was … [Read more...] about After an unplanned break, Devon Levi returns to Sabres’ practice. Now when does he get the net?
Sabres Notebook: Brandon Biro gets the call from Rochester for ailing Zach Benson
'“It’s really exciting,” Biro, 25, said after practice Tuesday in KeyBank Center. “It was pretty disappointing last year getting hurt and missing out on it, so I’m excited to be here now and ready for the opportunity.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Brandon Biro gets the call from Rochester for ailing Zach Benson
Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt showing star qualities, realizing potential
'Mittelstadt has rewarded the Sabres’ patience, morphing into one of their top offensive threats and, believe it or not, one of the NHL’s top point producers at even strength.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt showing star qualities, realizing potential
Sabres lose Zach Benson to injury, add Brandon Biro, Devon Levi
'“You have a goal in mind to make the team, but sulking and feeling sorry for yourself isn’t gonna do anything,” Biro said following Tuesday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “And the only way to get my opportunity is to look past it and keep working toward the future.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Zach Benson to injury, add Brandon Biro, Devon Levi
Wednesday's Philadelphia Coverage
Philadelphia and Buffalo meet in Eastern Conference play (AP) Flyers-Sabres Preview: Find the Finish (WENJ-FM) 5 Things: Flyers vs. Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Devon Levi felt good in first practice back from injury
'“Yes, I was just taking it day-by-day trying it out to see when I could get back and then taking a few days off the ice letting it heal and now I’m back, I feel good on the ice and I’m so happy to be back.”' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi felt good in first practice back from injury
Granato has attention on team scoring
'"They just have not been able to get into a rhythm and even when they generated chances they didn't score so you just don't feel good about it and that can complicate it too. So I think that will resolve over time because of the skill we have, but that's one area that's it's not hitting rhythm yet or stride yet."' … [Read more...] about Granato has attention on team scoring
Sabres forward Zach Benson out with injury, goalie Devon Levi returns to practice
'Buffalo called up forward Brandon Biro to replace Benson in the forward lineup. After a strong preseason with the Sabres, the 25-year-old Biro had two goals and four assists in five games for the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Zach Benson out with injury, goalie Devon Levi returns to practice