'Buffalo did its usual of taking stupid third period penalties as Peyton Krebs and Beck Malenstyn went for tripping and with 3:12 left in regulation, Alex Tuch went for holding. Mattias Samuelsson was huge during all three kills as was Luukkonen in net. They got away with it, but it’s also 6:00 of play where the Sabres are defending and not on the attack. It also keeps their … [Read more...] about Luukkonen is solid beating Washington in a shootout
The Sabres Report - Nov 2, 2025
UPL makes 31 saves as Sabres beat Capitals in shootout to snap streak of OT losses
'Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch and Isak Rosen scored in regulation for the Sabres (5-4-3), who had lost their past three games in overtime. Having secured a standings point in eight of the past nine games, the victory gave Buffalo a winning record for the first time this season.' … [Read more...] about UPL makes 31 saves as Sabres beat Capitals in shootout to snap streak of OT losses
Byram, Sabres edge Capitals in shootout
'“Not really used to shooting against the opposite-handed goalie,” said Byram, who scored on his first career NHL shootout attempt. “Usually I come in the other way, but because he was an opposite catcher I tried coming that way and I was just going to try to, you know, shoot one way or the other, so I felt I had a little room there.”' … [Read more...] about Byram, Sabres edge Capitals in shootout
Luukkonen, Sabres survive OT and take down Capitals
'Goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen saved the day in 3-on-3 play, helping Buffalo survive extended, exhausting defensive-zone shifts for Tage Thompson (3:11), Rasmus Dahlin (3:10) and Alex Tuch (2:10).' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen, Sabres survive OT and take down Capitals
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
A four-goal match for Laurent Dauphin (Journal de Montreal) Amerks earn weekend split with Rocket (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 1, 2025
‘The greatest goal-scorer of all time’: Sabres to face Washington’s Alex Ovechkin, who pursues 900th goal
'“I think we always believed it, but you can truly say he’s the greatest goal-scorer of all time,” Malenstyn said. “The best story I would have is just how excited he was, every single time he scored or somebody else scored. His passion for scoring in a game, whether it was his teammates or himself, that truly makes him the special player that he is. It’s a true love for that, … [Read more...] about ‘The greatest goal-scorer of all time’: Sabres to face Washington’s Alex Ovechkin, who pursues 900th goal
Sabres place Zach Benson on injured reserve, call up Isak Rosen from Rochester of AHL
'The Sabres put Zach Benson on injured reserve on Friday, according to their website, due to an undisclosed injury, and have called up Isak Rosen from Rochester of the AHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Zach Benson on injured reserve, call up Isak Rosen from Rochester of AHL
After odd few weeks, Sabres begin new month in solid spot; Buffalo could turn to different goalie
'Despite finishing October with 11 points, the division’s lowest total – the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs have the same number – the Sabres begin November in a solid spot following an odd few weeks.' … [Read more...] about After odd few weeks, Sabres begin new month in solid spot; Buffalo could turn to different goalie
Sabres recall forward prospect from Rochester Amerks
'The Buffalo Sabres on Friday recalled winger Isak Rosen, whose 12 points were tied for the AHL lead entering the night’s schedule, from the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall forward prospect from Rochester Amerks
Saturday's Washington Coverage
Capitals take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Sabres (AP) Caps Take on Sabres in Buffalo (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Washington Coverage
Are Devon Levi's days with the Sabres numbered?
According to the podcast After The Whistle, hosted by former Sabres Craig Rivet and Andrew Peters, Levi's camp reportedly demanded a trade after his demotion to the AHL a few weeks ago. This information has not been confirmed by other sources.' … [Read more...] about Are Devon Levi’s days with the Sabres numbered?
Rucinski thriving as Youngstown’s captain, cultivating own name in hockey family
'“You never really know,” Rucinski said. “I know a lot of good players get picked and a lot get missed. I didn't really know what to expect. I didn't have my hopes too high, and it's hard to explain, but it was super cool, and I'm just super thankful that Buffalo picked me there.”' … [Read more...] about Rucinski thriving as Youngstown’s captain, cultivating own name in hockey family
'There's a purpose to this' | Mason Geertsen using cancer journey to connect with others in the fight
'Mason – with the support of Clarity along with his parents and two sisters – balanced life as a professional hockey player and treatment for B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma entirely out of the public eye. It wasn’t until last November, after he had made it to remission, that the family went public with his battle.' … [Read more...] about ‘There’s a purpose to this’ | Mason Geertsen using cancer journey to connect with others in the fight
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
The Rocket held back by the Americans (Journal de Montreal) Amerks outlast Rocket, 2-1, in goaltending duel (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 31, 2025
Sabres' big rally rings hollow after third straight OT loss
'The Sabres outshot the Bruins, 40-22, and out-attempted them, 69-59. They outhit Boston, 25-12, and bested the B's in blocked shots, 19-7. Scoring chances were 38-24 and high-danger chances were 19-8 (as per Natural Stat Trick). At 5-on-5, Buffalo had an astonishing 74.1% of the expected goals. And still lost.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ big rally rings hollow after third straight OT loss