'"It was a hotly-contested game,'' Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "We had some opportunities, even in overtime. … We were not as sharp, and the consequence was we weren't as sharp with the puck and had to defend more. But we defended well, and that was key.''' … [Read more...] about Panthers keep pace in Atlantic, top Sabres in overtime
The Sabres Report - Apr 14, 2024
Sabres fall to Panthers in OT to open season-ending road trip
'“Just try to keep them to the outside and give them bad looks,” Jokiharju said. “I think, especially in the five-minute penalty, I don’t think they had too many chances. On the other one at the start of OT they had a couple chances but that’s good, we have a great goalie back there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Panthers in OT to open season-ending road trip
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Kulich, levi leads Amerks to blowout win over Senators (Amerks.com) B-Sens beaten by Amerks to finish two-game set in Rochester (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Apr 13, 2024
Sabres notes: Zach Benson scores 10th goal at end of surprising rookie season
'“A guy gets into double digits and you factor in his age and in no way, shape or form did we think he would be on our roster before training camp started when we drafted him last June,” coach Don Granato said following the Sabres’ home finale. “You just don’t think a kid that age can do it. But he has been impressive from Day One of training camp.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Zach Benson scores 10th goal at end of surprising rookie season
Saturday's Florida Coverage
Panthers take home winning streak into game against the Sabres (AP) Preview: Panthers host Sabres, try to secure home-ice advantage (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Florida Coverage
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Americans clinch AHL playoff berth despite loss against Belleville Senators (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks clinch playoff spot for fifth straight time (WROC-TV) Amerks clinch playoff berth again, despite loss to Belleville (WHEC-TV) Amerks clinch playoff berth despite seeing win streak snapped (Amerks.com) Sogaard stops 38, Matinpalo scores twice, as … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Apr 12, 2024
Observations: Jack Quinn, Dylan Cozens score in third to help Sabres win home finale
'The Sabres finished above .500 at KeyBank Center (21-19-1) for the first time since 2019-20. They won nine of their last 12 in Buffalo and finished with a plus-7 goal differential on home ice, a vast improvement from the negative-18 from last season.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Jack Quinn, Dylan Cozens score in third to help Sabres win home finale
Mike Harrington: Fan Appreciation Night and this whole season should have meant so much more for Sabres
'What should Thursday have been in KeyBank Center? Probably the most important hockey game the Buffalo Sabres have played downtown since the failed playoff race of 2012.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Fan Appreciation Night and this whole season should have meant so much more for Sabres
Sabres beat Capitals, finish strong at home: ‘Need to do that next season’
'Now, visiting KeyBank Center likely hasn’t become an intimidating experience for opponents. The Sabres struggled at home most of the season. Fans often get on them by booing and chanting, and it clearly makes them uncomfortable.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Capitals, finish strong at home: ‘Need to do that next season’
Missing playoffs hasn’t shaken Rasmus Dahlin’s belief in Sabres: ‘We’re close’
'“I want the Buffalo Sabres in the playoffs, and I’m never going to give up, and I think we’re close,” Dahlin said prior to Thursday’s 4-2 win over the Washington Capitals in the home finale at KeyBank Center. “I think we are a really good team. I think we’re the youngest team in the league, so, well, it sucked that we didn’t get in, but we have learned so many things from this … [Read more...] about Missing playoffs hasn’t shaken Rasmus Dahlin’s belief in Sabres: ‘We’re close’
Friday's Washington Coverage
Caps go down fighting, and their playoff hopes take a broadside (Washington Post) Caps Fall to Sabres, 4-2 (WashingtonCaps.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Washington Coverage
Luukkonen stops 22 shots and Buffalo Sabres play spoilers in beating the Washington Capitals 4-2
'“It feels good to win. I guess if we can’t be in, we don’t want other teams to be in,” Tuch said. “We’re just trying to win, plain and simple. If we knock a team out of the playoffs in the process, that’s fine, too.”' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen stops 22 shots and Buffalo Sabres play spoilers in beating the Washington Capitals 4-2
Sabres play spoiler against Capitals in home finale
'Jack Quinn scored the game-winning goal for Buffalo midway through the third period, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 22 saves to help secure the victory in front of the hometown faithful one last time this year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres play spoiler against Capitals in home finale
Opinion: Sabres send crowd home happy on Fan Appreciation Night
'The Caps are one point behind the Pittsburgh Penguins for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, but I thought Washington and their captain, Alex Ovechkin, were complete no-shows in this game.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres send crowd home happy on Fan Appreciation Night
4 check: Sabres finish strong at home, attendance stagnant
'It was a crowd-pleasing affair, as Alex Tuch tallied his 22nd goal for Buffalo, 18-year-old rookie Zach Benson tipped in his 10th, Jack Quinn adding a gorgeous goal in the third that turned out to be the winner, his eight goal in 25 games of an injury-riddled campaign, Dylan Cozen scoring his 16th into an empty net, and Tage Thompson getting into a slugfest with Washington’s … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres finish strong at home, attendance stagnant