Miles Wood's two goals lead Columbus Blue Jackets to 4-3 overtime win over Buffalo Sabres (Columbus Dispatch) Miles Wood's goals a sight to behold in Columbus Blue Jackets' OT win: takeaways (Columbus Dispatch) Nothing wrong with Wood’s vision. Blue Jackets player returns from eye injury with 2 goals vs Sabres (AP) Blue Jackets determined to take next step with playoff … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Columbus Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 29, 2025
Wood scores 2 including winner in return from injury, lifting Blue Jackets to 4-3 win over Sabres
'Josh Doan, Ryan McLeod and Josh Dunne, with his first NHL career goal, scored for Buffalo, which is 4-1-2 in its past seven following an 0-3 start. Alex Lyon finished with 35 saves.' … [Read more...] about Wood scores 2 including winner in return from injury, lifting Blue Jackets to 4-3 win over Sabres
Sabres unable to hold on against Columbus in overtime loss
'The Buffalo Sabres were once again unable to preserve a third period lead, resulting in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to hold on against Columbus in overtime loss
Sabres blow another late third period lead to lose in overtime
'Buffalo started the season failing to get games against the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche and Montreal Canadiens to overtime for a point. Good teams would’ve found a way to get at least one point in many of those games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow another late third period lead to lose in overtime
Appert believes Sabres still have 'a lot of growth to do'
'"The last six games have been better. We still think we have a lot of growth to do. We didn't start the season how we wanted to. Now we're 4-1-1 in our last six games and we felt that we should have had two points in Toronto. You like getting a point on the road, but you know, you're up three to two in the last 10 minutes of that game. And those are games that we need to keep … [Read more...] about Appert believes Sabres still have ‘a lot of growth to do’
Wood scores twice in return, propels Blue Jackets past Sabres in OT
'“Maybe last year that would be a game we let a point slip away,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. There was a lot I liked about how we were playing in that third period. I mean, probably the goal we would’ve gave up last year would’ve been an odd-numbered rush, a 2-on-1 or something like that. … I think that part of the game has really changed, the high odd-man percentage rushes … [Read more...] about Wood scores twice in return, propels Blue Jackets past Sabres in OT
Sabres celebrate 2nd annual Bills Night
'Former Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson worked as the in-arena host all night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres celebrate 2nd annual Bills Night
Sabres overcome slow start, lose to Columbus in overtime
'The Buffalo Sabres held 2-1 and 3-2 leads in a back-and-forth contest with the Columbus Blue Jackets, but they ultimately lost 4-3 in overtime on Tuesday at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres overcome slow start, lose to Columbus in overtime
The Sabres Report - Oct 28, 2025
Michael Kesselring expected to debut this week with Sabres, Colten Ellis makes quick return
'“It was a first for me,” said Kesselring, who has missed the first nine games due to an unspecified injury. “It’s the longest I’ve ever been out with an injury, so it was tough sometimes, but at the end of the day, it really wasn’t that long, compared to what some guys have to go through.' … [Read more...] about Michael Kesselring expected to debut this week with Sabres, Colten Ellis makes quick return
Sabres goalies Colten Ellis, Alex Lyon and UPL all battling for starts
'After just one game, carrying an extra goalie paid off for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalies Colten Ellis, Alex Lyon and UPL all battling for starts
Sabres could have four injured players back by end of week
'Defensemen Michael Kesselring and Jacob Bryson, goalie Colten Ellis and winger Jordan Greenway all practiced in contact jerseys Monday in KeyBank Center, where the Sabres host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could have four injured players back by end of week
Tuesday's Columbus Coverage
Sabres host the Blue Jackets after Thompson’s 2-goal game (AP) Preview: Blue Jackets hit the road again to take on Sabres (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Columbus Coverage
How good are Sabres after going 4-1-1?
'After the 13 game winless streak the Sabres went 25-20-3 for 53 points. That would not have been enough to make the playoffs at that pace. That pace during those 48 games had the Sabres in 10th place in the Conference, three points in back of the Detroit Red Wings for the eighth and final playoff spot and one point in back of the Panthers.' … [Read more...] about How good are Sabres after going 4-1-1?
Anticipation builds for Kesselring’s season debut
'The 25-year-old had never missed substantial time due to injury. He initially tried playing through this one, appearing in three preseason games and flashing some early chemistry with his new Sabres teammates. As one of the new guys in the room, the headline acquisition in a major June trade with Utah, Kesselring was eager to make an impact.' … [Read more...] about Anticipation builds for Kesselring’s season debut
The Sabres Report - Oct 26, 2025
Sabres lose in OT to Toronto in UPL's debut, but 'we're not going to get pushed around'
'“Tonight, in a game where there’s not as many shots, it’s almost harder for a goalie to kind of get into a rhythm,” said Thompson, who scored two goals Saturday, bringing his points total to eight (four goals, four assists). “I don’t want to speak for a goalie, but when it’s a higher-shot-volume game, you can usually get into a rhythm, feel the puck a little bit more, and your … [Read more...] about Sabres lose in OT to Toronto in UPL’s debut, but ‘we’re not going to get pushed around’