'The Sabres had their seven-game point streak (3-0-4) snapped in getting shut out for the first time since their opening game. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 14 shots in his third game this season. Luukkonen was Buffalo’s starting goalie prior to a preseason lower-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Hofer makes 28 saves and Joseph scores short-handed as Blues blank Sabres 3-0
The Sabres Report - Nov 7, 2025
Sabres shut out by St. Louis
'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen started for Buffalo and made 13 saves in the loss.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by St. Louis
St. Louis had an unlikely hero in their 3-0 win over the Sabres.
'Joel Hofer came into Buffalo with a 5.02 goals against and .859 save percentage. It didn’t take him long to start frustrating the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about St. Louis had an unlikely hero in their 3-0 win over the Sabres.
Shutout loss snaps Sabres’ point streak
'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 14 saves in his third start of the year as the Sabres concluded their homestand by getting shut out for the first time since the season opener, despite having a 27-17 advantage in shots on goal.' … [Read more...] about Shutout loss snaps Sabres’ point streak
Hofer makes 28 saves, Blues shut out Sabres
'“We missed some early opportunities that I think could have changed the game,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “… I thought we came out, the pressure we had in the first period I liked. I didn’t think we shot the puck enough, was probably the negative in the game. Even the last short-handed 2-on-1 (we had late in the third period), again, the decision not to shoot it. A few … [Read more...] about Hofer makes 28 saves, Blues shut out Sabres
Sabres unable to capitalize on chances in loss to Blues
'“We missed some early opportunities that I think could have changed the game,” Ruff said. “Probably the best one was the Doan opportunity on the power play. We put that in, we’re not talking about a shorthanded goal (against).” … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to capitalize on chances in loss to Blues
The Sabres Report - Nov 6, 2025
When the Sabres are a man down, they go for the kill
'The Sabres began Wednesday with the NHL’s top penalty kill at 90.9%, just ahead of Colorado (90.5%).' … [Read more...] about When the Sabres are a man down, they go for the kill
As UPL finds game, Sabres goalie Alex Lyon makes strong case for more starts
'“It’s not easy to navigate for them, it’s not easy to navigate for myself,” Ruff said following Wednesday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “But I know that all three have been a big part of getting us going in the right direction, putting points on the score sheet every night.”' … [Read more...] about As UPL finds game, Sabres goalie Alex Lyon makes strong case for more starts
Sabres Josh Norris skating again; Tyson Kozak close to returning from injury
'“I’ve talked to him, he said he’s feeling better,” Ruff said following Wednesday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “He’s not in that feeling great category yet, but he’s feeling better. And (we) really just want to keep progressing him with no setbacks.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Josh Norris skating again; Tyson Kozak close to returning from injury
Thursday's Saint Louis Coverage
Blues take road losing streak into game against the Sabres (AP) Preview: Blues at Sabres (StLouisBlues.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Saint Louis Coverage
More confident than ever, Sabres' Kozak nears return to lineup
'Tyson Kozak, who suffered a lower-body injury in the Oct. 24 win versus Toronto, was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice at KeyBank Center. He could be activated off injured reserve for Thursday’s game against St. Louis, per coach Lindy Ruff.' … [Read more...] about More confident than ever, Sabres’ Kozak nears return to lineup
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks comeback falls short in 5-3 loss to Crunch (Amerks.com) Syracuse Crunch Defeat Rochester Americans, 5-3 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 5, 2025
‘We didn’t finish’: Sabres can’t close out against Utah, in fifth consecutive overtime game
'The Sabres earned one point, but put a season-low total of 18 shots on goal, and Ostlund’s goal was one of three shots the Sabres put on Utah Goalie Karel Vejmelka (17 saves) in the third period. The Mammoth also blocked nine shots, all in regulation.' … [Read more...] about ‘We didn’t finish’: Sabres can’t close out against Utah, in fifth consecutive overtime game
Mike Harrington: JJ Peterka has a big spring in his step with the Mammoth
'But what about Buffalo? Did he ask out following last season? Peterka used his sick mitts to dangle out of the question that we had not been able to pose until Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: JJ Peterka has a big spring in his step with the Mammoth
Alex Lyon, Noah Ostlund get Sabres to OT before losing to Mammoth
'Lyon, a career backup, has emerged as the Sabres’ backbone. On Tuesday, his 10th appearance, he looked sharp all night, bailing out a team missing a slew of regulars to injury. “With the number of bodies and the pieces we had to move around, we needed our goalie to play well,” Ruff said. “He played really well for us.”' … [Read more...] about Alex Lyon, Noah Ostlund get Sabres to OT before losing to Mammoth