'Winnipeg, which set franchise records with 56 wins and 116 points last season before being eliminated by Dallas in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, is just 13-11-0 this year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ timing for pair of games vs. Winnipeg is good with Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck out
The Sabres Report - Dec 1, 2025
Sabres notes: Colten Ellis likely to start again; Noah Ostlund uses ‘sick’ move
'“I think that’s kind of what makes me me, so just because it’s OT I’m not going to change anything in my game,” Ellis told reporters in St. Paul following the game. “So the more comfortable I get just sticking to that. I think that’s what’s going to bring me success.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Colten Ellis likely to start again; Noah Ostlund uses ‘sick’ move
Monday's Winnipeg Coverage
Jets visit the Sabres after Niederreiter’s 2-goal game (AP) Gameday: Jets at Sabres (WinnipegJets.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Winnipeg Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 30, 2025
A well-orchestrated road show produces clutch finish in Sabres' win over Wild
'"One road win at a time," Ruff said. "We know we've got to win on the road. The only way to get back in the race and right in the thick of it is win road games."' … [Read more...] about A well-orchestrated road show produces clutch finish in Sabres’ win over Wild
Inside the NHL: It's past time for Sabres to get rid of this three-goalie rotation
'Luukkonen is signed at $4.75 million through 2030, which is going to give any team serious pause about acquiring him. Meanwhile, Lyon is signed through next season and this is the last season Levi can stay in Rochester without going through waivers.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: It’s past time for Sabres to get rid of this three-goalie rotation
After spending preseason with Sabres, Alexandar Georgiev made positive impression in Rochester
'“He’s very driven, getting to know the person,” he said. “His personality, he’s old-school Eastern European from the block, and he works that way. I’ve never seen someone day in and day out with their process how he has worked as hard as he does.”' … [Read more...] about After spending preseason with Sabres, Alexandar Georgiev made positive impression in Rochester
Sunday's Minnesota Coverage
Takeaways: Wild’s winning streak ends at seven with shootout loss to Sabres (Minnesota Star Tribune) Sabres stun Wild with shootout win, snap seven-game win streak (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) Jesper Wallstedt’s hot start brings fans, a detractor, and a t-shirt (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Minnesota Coverage
Sabres snap Wild’s 7-game winning streak on Ostlund’s shootout goal
'Beck Malenstyn and Josh Doan scored in regulation for the Sabres, while Colten Ellis stopped 22 shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres snap Wild’s 7-game winning streak on Ostlund’s shootout goal
Sabres play comeback, earn elusive road win at Minnesota
'It was a good "short-term memory" type-game for the Buffalo Sabres, who played comeback at Grand Casino Arena against the white-hot Minnesota Wild.' … [Read more...] about Sabres play comeback, earn elusive road win at Minnesota
Sabres break two-game losing streak with shootout win in Minnesota
'Many would say Buffalo scored two lucky goals and were lucky to win. Yes, they did get two lucky goals, but this was a night where they made their own luck. In the first period Peyton Krebs fired a shot on Filip Gustavsson and Beck Malenstyn was right where he always is, on top of the crease. The puck hit Gustavsson, came back and hit Malenstyn and went in the net. That was … [Read more...] about Sabres break two-game losing streak with shootout win in Minnesota
Sabres defeat Wild in shootout, hand them 1st loss in 8 games
'Beck Malenstyn and Josh Doan scored for the Sabres (10-11-4), who had lost two straight, including 5-0 to the New Jersey Devils on Friday. Colten Ellis made 22 saves, and Tage Thompson, Jack Quinn and Noah Ostlund scored in the four-round shootout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Wild in shootout, hand them 1st loss in 8 games
Ostlund’s ‘sick moves’ secure Sabres’ shootout win in Minnesota
'“We’d done some research on the reports from the minors, and what came back is, they said, ‘He’s sick. He’s got some sick moves,’” coach Lindy Ruff recalled postgame. “… He’s going [fourth], for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Ostlund’s ‘sick moves’ secure Sabres’ shootout win in Minnesota
The Sabres Report - Nov 29, 2025
Saturday's Minnesota Coverage
Wild in action against the Sabres following shootout victory (Minnesota Star Tribune) Wild in action against the Sabres following shootout victory (AP) Game Preview: Wild vs. Sabres (Wild.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Minnesota Coverage
Sabres put season-high 42 shots on goal but get blanked by New Jersey
'“There’s a lot of pucks just laying there,” he said. “We were around the crease all night. It was just kind of bad puck luck, a couple bad bounces off skates, and for whatever reason, didn’t connect. I thought we were doing the right things, and that’s what I talk about, is, when you’re doing the right things, you’re getting looks and it’s not going in, don’t change it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres put season-high 42 shots on goal but get blanked by New Jersey
Tage Thompson fights Stefan Noesen in Sabres’ shutout loss to Devils; Mattias Samuelsson leaves injured
'The Sabres, who lost defenseman Mattias Samuelsson in the third period when Timo Meier elbowed him in the face, seemed to have all of the early momentum.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson fights Stefan Noesen in Sabres’ shutout loss to Devils; Mattias Samuelsson leaves injured