'“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 7, 2025
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
JJ Peterka won’t say if he wanted to be traded from Sabres: ‘Focus is on Utah’
'“I met so many great people in the organization,” Peterka replied prior to Tuesday’s game, his first at KeyBank Center as a visitor. “I made so many good friends. But, yeah, I think just right now, my focus is on Utah, on the season.”' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka won’t say if he wanted to be traded from Sabres: ‘Focus is on Utah’
Wednesday's Utah Coverage
‘Clayton Clutch’ lifts Mammoth over Sabres in Peterka’s return to Buffalo (Salt Lake City Deseret News) Mammoth GM discusses team’s strong start, growth in Utah with NHL.com (NHL.com) Keller scores game-winner in OT as Mammoth beat Buffalo (KTVX-TV) Clayton Keller game-winner in Buffalo moves Utah Mammoth to 3-0 in OT games (KSL-TV) The Hat Trick: Captain Clutch Keller Nets … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Utah Coverage
Clayton Keller’s overtime goal gives Mammoth 2-1 win over Sabres
'Noah Ostlund scored and Lyon made 33 saves for Buffalo. The Sabres have one win in their last five games, which each went to overtime or shootout, and have points in seven straight.' … [Read more...] about Clayton Keller’s overtime goal gives Mammoth 2-1 win over Sabres
Sabres get point, but lose in overtime to Utah
'After each team scored in the third period, the Mammoth were able to score in overtime for a 2-1 victory at KeyBank Center on Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get point, but lose in overtime to Utah
Despite Lyon standing on his head, Sabres lose another in overtime
'In each of the overtime losses the Sabres best players had Grade-A scoring opportunities to end it and none of them have come through.' … [Read more...] about Despite Lyon standing on his head, Sabres lose another in overtime