'Rasmus Dahlin tied the game with less than 15 seconds remaining in regulation. The Sabres pulled Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in favor of an extra skater, creating a six-on-five opportunity. The goal was Dahlin's 12th of the year.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin’s late-game heroics helps Sabres earn shootout win over Eichel, Golden Knights
The Sabres Report - Mar 16, 2025
Opinion: Sabres use late goal by Dahlin to beat Vegas in shootout
'“OK, the reason we’ve been losing a lot of games is puck management and if you ask him he’s going to say, ‘Wrong play, wrong time,’ and we’ve got to get rid of wrong play, wrong time. A couple of minutes left, he understands it, keep the puck to the outside and we made another high risk play that we paid dearly for.”' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres use late goal by Dahlin to beat Vegas in shootout
Sabres rally to beat Jack Eichel’s Golden Knights in shootout
'Former Sabres captain Jack Eichel, booed every time he touched the puck, punched in a go-ahead goal with 2:23 remaining in the third period. But in overtime Eichel got stopped at the doorstep by Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (16 saves) and rang a shot off the post. Luukkonen also made a save against Eichel in the shootout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally to beat Jack Eichel’s Golden Knights in shootout
Dahlin scores with 14 seconds left in 3rd, Sabres rally for shootout win against Golden Knights
'Rasmus Dahlin tied it with 14 seconds left in the third period, and the Buffalo Sabres rallied for a 4-3 shootout win against the Vegas Golden Knights at KeyBank Center on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin scores with 14 seconds left in 3rd, Sabres rally for shootout win against Golden Knights
‘This is a good step’ | Full-team effort leads Sabres to comeback win over Vegas
'“That is what we need every response, every instance,” Ruff said. “It was missing earlier in the year – the Devil game. That’s an automatic in, and I love what Krebs did.”' … [Read more...] about ‘This is a good step’ | Full-team effort leads Sabres to comeback win over Vegas
The Sabres Report - Mar 15, 2025
Sabres notes: Josh Norris dealing with injury as Jacob Bernard-Docker joins team
'A source with knowledge of the situation told The News that the injury is not to Norris' shoulder. Ruff provided few details following the Sabres’ practice in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Josh Norris dealing with injury as Jacob Bernard-Docker joins team
Following trade to Sabres, wait for visa, Jacob Bernard-Docker ready to go
'As a Canadian joining an American team, he needed to have his visa approved. So after the Sabres acquired him in last Friday’s deadline trade that sent center Dylan Cozens to the Ottawa Senators, he couldn’t participate in team-related activities.' … [Read more...] about Following trade to Sabres, wait for visa, Jacob Bernard-Docker ready to go
Sabres’ Josh Norris misses practice with injury; Buffalo recalls prospect
'With Norris injured, the Sabres on Friday recalled rookie center Tyson Kozak, one of their top forward prospects, from the Rochester Americans. Kozak, 22, scored one goal in 11 games with the Sabres earlier this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Josh Norris misses practice with injury; Buffalo recalls prospect
Saturday's Vegas Coverage
Game day: Olofsson, Eichel return to Buffalo as Golden Knights take on Sabres (Las Vegas Sun) Sabres and Golden Knights meet for non-conference matchup (AP) Morning Skate Report: March 15, 2025 (VegasGoldenKnights.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Vegas Coverage
How do the Sabres reverse their historic playoff drought?
'"I always tell people if you can figure out a way to win in Buffalo, it's a pretty damn good place to play," Montour said. "You see the Bills and the passion they have there. Sabres fans are just waiting for a season or something to turn there."' … [Read more...] about How do the Sabres reverse their historic playoff drought?
Peterka will miss Saturday's game, but will go on road trip
'“I talked to JJ and he’s feeling a lot better. He won’t play tomorrow, but he’s making the trip, so I would anticipate him playing on the trip.”' … [Read more...] about Peterka will miss Saturday’s game, but will go on road trip
Practice Report | Bernard-Docker eager to ‘show what I’ve got’
'“I think just being hard to play against,” Bernard-Docker said. “I think my fundamentals are definitely shot-blocking, good D, tight gaps, and hopefully I can get comfortable and add in a little offense here and there. But, yeah, I think my game is definitely tailored towards just being a good, reliable, solid D-man.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Bernard-Docker eager to ‘show what I’ve got’
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks rally for 4-3 shootout win over Bruins (Amerks.com) Viel nets two in P-Bruins shootout loss to Americans (ProvidenceBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 14, 2025
After trade, welcome from Seth Appert, Sabres’ Josh Norris getting comfortable
'“First few days were hard,” he said. “I didn’t get a ton of sleep, just moving and stuff like that and the new faces and new people. Obviously, it’s the first time I’ve kind of gone through that during the season.”' … [Read more...] about After trade, welcome from Seth Appert, Sabres’ Josh Norris getting comfortable
The Sabres Report - Mar 13, 2025
Takeaways: Sabres' struggles in division, on the road continue with 7-3 loss to Detroit
'“It’s a good league,” said Norris, who scored his first goal since he was traded to the Sabres on Friday. “You’ve gotta take care of the puck, and I didn’t think we did a very good job of that. Penalties and puck management is not a recipe for success.”' … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Sabres’ struggles in division, on the road continue with 7-3 loss to Detroit