'Owen Power, Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson scored for the Sabres, who trailed 4-1 less than a minute into the third period. Alex Lyon stopped 29 shots. Buffalo has lost two in a row in regulation following a seven-game points streak.' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes extend winning streak to 3 games with a 6-3 victory over the Sabres
The Sabres Report - Nov 9, 2025
Sabres' road woes in Carolina continue
'Buffalo showed fight, albeit late, and potted consecutive goals of its own within the next six-and-a-half minutes of play. Finally seeming to solve the Carolina defense, it was Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson, respectively, who dialed up the pressure to suddenly make it just 4-3 Hurricanes with some time left on the Sabres' side.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ road woes in Carolina continue
Sabres fall in Carolina for the 11th straight time
'After a decent first period in Carolina on Saturday, the Sabres got out played in the second. Some of the reasons were overstaying shifts which cost them a goal, being outworked causing them not to be able to get in on the forecheck. Alex Tuch said they need to lock it down defensively at times.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in Carolina for the 11th straight time
Hurricanes score 6, hold off 3rd-period rally from Sabres
'“I thought we hurt ourselves with missed nets early in the game,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “We had opportunities to make them pay for their mistakes. There were some opportunities to create some good offense, and we failed.”' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes score 6, hold off 3rd-period rally from Sabres
Sabres' comeback bid falls short in Carolina
'“Honestly, all game I thought we worked extremely hard,” Thompson said. “We play like that, we’re gonna find ourselves on the right side of the game points-wise, winning those.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ comeback bid falls short in Carolina
The Sabres Report - Nov 8, 2025
Rasmus Dahlin taking leave from Sabres to be with fiancee in Sweden after her heart transplant
'"I'm pretty passionate about the fact that no one would want to walk in his shoes in having dealt with what he dealt with," Ruff said. "He has undoubtedly got the support of everybody on this. This is larger than hockey. Family and the person come before hockey. Hockey is our job. Hockey is our lifeline, but family and personal trump anything.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin taking leave from Sabres to be with fiancee in Sweden after her heart transplant
Rasmus Dahlin taking temporary leave of absence from Sabres
'Ruff said there’s no timetable for Dahlin’s return. The Sabres begin a four-game road trip Saturday against the Carolina Hurricanes.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin taking temporary leave of absence from Sabres
Saturday's Carolina Coverage
Sabres visit the Hurricanes, look to break road losing streak (AP) Preview: November 8 vs. Buffalo (Hurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Carolina Coverage
Sabres star Ramus Dahlin leaves team to be with fiancée after her heart transplant: ‘Larger than hockey’
'Ruff said there is no timeframe for when the team captain may return, and he indicated there has not been a turn for the worse for Matovac.' … [Read more...] about Sabres star Ramus Dahlin leaves team to be with fiancée after her heart transplant: ‘Larger than hockey’
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin on leave after fiancée's heart transplant
'Though a reason for the leave was not specified, Dahlin's fiancée, Carolina Matovac, needed to have a heart transplant during the summer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin on leave after fiancée’s heart transplant
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin is taking a leave of absence and returning to Sweden
'Ruff said there’s no timetable for the defenseman’s return.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin is taking a leave of absence and returning to Sweden
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin takes leave from team as fiancée recovers from heart transplant
'Head coach Lindy Ruff spoke to reporters Friday and shared that Matovac had not suffered any setbacks, but that Dahlin would be traveling to Sweden as she continues to recover.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin takes leave from team as fiancée recovers from heart transplant
Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin taking leave to support fiancée
'"[Dahlin] said everything is OK," Ruff told reporters Friday. "I think it's been incredibly hard. I fully understand what this young man is going through. I don't think you can describe it. I'm very passionate about the fact that no one would want to walk in his shoes and to have dealt with what he has dealt with. He has the support of everybody on this. This is larger than … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin taking leave to support fiancée
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin takes leave of absence as fiancée recovers from heart transplant
'Dahlin and Matovac announced in September that the latter experienced major heart failure on vacation in France this summer. She received life-saving CPR for hours at a time and was transferred to a hospital, where she remained on life support for weeks while she awaited a heart transplant. Matovac had the transplant later in the summer and eventually returned to Sweden to … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin takes leave of absence as fiancée recovers from heart transplant
Why Rasmus Dahlin is leaving the Sabres temporarily
'Over the summer, Dahlin's fiancee Carolina Matovac experienced sudden heart failure, received life-saving CPR, went on life support and eventually received a heart transplant.' … [Read more...] about Why Rasmus Dahlin is leaving the Sabres temporarily