'“First and foremost, we need wins,” Sabres forward Tage Thompson said Thursday at Ball Arena. “That sucks. We lost what I thought was a very winnable game.”' … [Read more...] about ‘We need wins’: Sabres’ downward slide continues after loss to high-flying Avalanche
The Sabres Report - Nov 14, 2025
Sabres prospect Devon Levi pulled from game during career-worst slump with Rochester: ‘He’s got to be better’
'For the just the second time in his 76-game AHL career, Levi, the Buffalo Sabres’ top goalie prospect, got yanked from a game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Devon Levi pulled from game during career-worst slump with Rochester: ‘He’s got to be better’
Friday's Colorado Coverage
Martin Necas’ four points lead Avalanche past Sabres for fifth straight win (Denver Post) No Valeri Nichushkin, no problem for Gavin Brindley, new-look Avalanche second line (Denver Post) Martin Necas' Two-Goal, Four-Point Game Leads Avalanche to 6-3 Victory Against Sabres (ColoradoAvalanche.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Colorado Coverage
Necas has 2 goals, 2 assists as Avalanche beat Sabres 6-3 for 5th straight win
'Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist, and Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway also scored as the Sabres lost their fifth straight — four in a row in regulation. Alex Lyon was pulled after giving up two goals on three shots, and Ukko-Pekka Luukonen finished with 27 saves.' … [Read more...] about Necas has 2 goals, 2 assists as Avalanche beat Sabres 6-3 for 5th straight win
Sabres' issues on road persist in Colorado
'It was the Colorado Avalanche who toyed with the blue and gold tonight inside Ball Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ issues on road persist in Colorado
One win in nine games have pretty much ended playoff hopes
'Buffalo did play better, especially Thompson who rarely this season has been one of the Sabres best players. Thompson looked comfortable at center, but in the end what does it matter? This team has to win hockey games and they’re not very good at it. Buffalo has one win in nine games and have pretty much taken themselves out of contention for the 15th straight season and we’re … [Read more...] about One win in nine games have pretty much ended playoff hopes
Necas has 2 goals, 2 assists, Avalanche defeat Sabres for 5th straight win
'"Our awareness on the first goal wasn't good enough. To give them that opportunity right off the bat was a tough way to start the game,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “Taking the goalie out was to buy me some time and talk to the team for a second, get organized and say, 'We're going to get back in this game’. And I thought we did.”' … [Read more...] about Necas has 2 goals, 2 assists, Avalanche defeat Sabres for 5th straight win
Sabres erase early deficit, can’t outlast league-leading Avalanche
'“We’ve got to win a hockey game; there’s no excuses,” coach Lindy Ruff said. “… We’ve been, in every road game, within a goal (late), and haven’t pushed through yet.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres erase early deficit, can’t outlast league-leading Avalanche
The Sabres Report - Nov 13, 2025
Thursday's Colorado Coverage
Sabres visit the Avalanche after Rosen’s 2-goal game (AP) Avalanche host Sabres Thursday night on 9NEWS and KTVD (KUSA-TV) A Bout with Buffalo at Ball Arena (ColoradoAvalanche.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Colorado Coverage
‘You can’t go away from playing the right way’: Sabres squander two-goal lead in loss to Utah
'“Their team played well in the third period to just shut us down and stay in front of us, not give us any odd-man rushes, and they were chipping pucks out, especially once they got the lead,” Sabres wing Alex Tuch said. “Once they got the lead, it came offline in the third period. We should have expected that and matched their intensity a little bit more and not allowed them … [Read more...] about ‘You can’t go away from playing the right way’: Sabres squander two-goal lead in loss to Utah
Sabres need to get centered at center as they pursue first road win
'Ruff and the Sabres announced earlier this week that Jiri Kulich will be out for “a significant time” due to blood clots, and that the team would have a better idea in 3-4 weeks regarding a potential return for the center. The Sabres are already without top-line center and faceoff specialist Josh Norris, who is out until at least December due to an upper-body injury he … [Read more...] about Sabres need to get centered at center as they pursue first road win
Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius taking ‘big jump’ in development, playing big minutes for Rochester Amerks
'“He’s playing probably too much right now, to be honest,” Amerks coach Mike Leone told the Times Herald prior to Wednesday’s 6-4 loss to the Belleville Senators in Blue Cross Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius taking ‘big jump’ in development, playing big minutes for Rochester Amerks
Thursday's Utah Coverage
‘That’s a good one’: Mammoth bust out of slump, beat Sabres 5-2 (Salt Lake City Deseret News) Mammoth score five straight goals to beat Buffalo, 5-2 (KTVX-TV) Utah Mammoth Skewer Sabres With Third Period Explosion (KZNS-FM) Strong Third Period Secures Win for Utah Over Buffalo (UtahMammoth.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Utah Coverage
Peterka, Crouse score early in Mammoth’s 4-goal 3rd period to beat Sabres 5-2
'Isak Rosen scored twice for Buffalo, and Colten Ellis stopped 32 shots. The Sabres lost their fourth straight and seventh in eight games (1-3-4).' … [Read more...] about Peterka, Crouse score early in Mammoth’s 4-goal 3rd period to beat Sabres 5-2
Five unanswered goals doom Sabres in Utah
'Midway through the middle stanza, though, Utah got on the scoreboard. East Amherst's own Nick DeSimone ripped a slapshot from the point that eluded Colten Ellis, halving Buffalo's lead to 2-1. From that moment on, it was all Utah until the final whistle blew. An onslaught of four third-period goals completely turned the tides on what was, initially, a promising road effort … [Read more...] about Five unanswered goals doom Sabres in Utah