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'A pair of players had multi-point games for the Colorado Avalanche in their 3-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday afternoon at KeyBank Center, led by two goals from Nathan MacKinnon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres held in check by Colorado in loss to Avalanche

'I wish I had some answers for you, but the players don’t know what to say other than they have to be better after an 0-3-0 start.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have never led in their first three games

'The lone moral victory was the team potting its first goal after five-and-a-half trying periods of hockey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score, but lose at Boston 3-1

'I don’t understand how a hockey team that is supposed to be committed to getting better and to making the playoffs can talk all through training camp about how much better they’ll be, then start the season like this.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres talking the talk, not walking the walk

'“It is a brand new injury. It’s similar to the last one, but brand new.”' … [Read more...] about Nothing new on Norris after practice

'The Buffalo Sabres failed to beat goalie Igor Shesterkin in a 4-0 loss to the New York Rangers to open the 2025-26 regular season on Thursday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked by Rangers in season opener

'The Buffalo Sabres had a sellout crowd for their first game on Thursday that just wanted to explode and cheer for their team, but in the end, they didn’t give them anything to cheer about and couldn’t score a goal in a 4-0 loss to the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Shesterkin spoils the Sabres opening night 4-0.

'"I know they're working very hard on it, and I know it's vitally important to Terry, and he's committed to getting it right," Bettman said with the assembled media at KeyBank Center. "By the way, I remember when he first bought the [Buffalo] Bills, initially, there was a lot of criticism, and it took three or four years for that team to get good. Even if this is taking a … [Read more...] about Bettman not concerned with Sabres’ on-ice struggles

'“I think we’re all excited, we’re all tired of looking at preseason video and practice video and now let's put it to the test against the other team’s real lineup and let’s go to work and prove that what we’ve been working on will make us a winning hockey club.”' … [Read more...] about Ruff is ready for Year 2 back behind the Sabres bench

'With Benson getting the immediate opportunity to play top-line minutes, expect him to eat as a playmaking winger that can distribute the puck to goal scorers like Thompson and Norris, while feasting plenty on his own.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Five bold predictions for 2025-26 Sabres season

'Lindy Ruff said they couldn’t pass up the opportunity to claim Ellis who had been on their radar, so Alexandar Georgiev has been placed on waivers. Ruff said they are not unconditional waivers. The head coach said,' … [Read more...] about Colten Ellis now set to back up Alex Lyon in Buffalo

'"Just trying being a lot more of a consistent team away from the puck, which I thought we saw some really good stuff in the first couple of games. We have to be a better defensive team and cut the goals-against down," said Ruff on Tuesday during his first appearance of the season on the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "That's a team project. It's not just defensemen, that's … [Read more...] about Ruff wants more consistent play from Sabres away from puck

'"That’s always the hope, and that’s what you strive for," said Lyon following Monday's practice. "For sure it’s a good opportunity, and you’re always looking for it. I’m going to try to make the most of it, and it’s about forming those relationships on the ice with the team, starting to get that process moving in the right direction so we have good habits and communication, … [Read more...] about Alex Lyon ready to start season as Sabres’ No. 1 goalie

'The 25-year-old was one of the best goaltenders in the American Hockey League last season for the Springfield Thunderbirds.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres claim another goalie and put him on the final roster

'The final game of the 2025-26 preseason looked to be in the bag for the Buffalo Sabres. Unfortunately, a stout third-period push from the Pittsburgh Penguins sent the blue and gold packing, losers 5-4 in overtime at PPG Paints Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres cough up third-period edge, lose in overtime at Pittsburgh