'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
The Sabres Report - Nov 5, 2025
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
Dahlin: 'Every point matters' in tight Atlantic Division
'"Obviously you want to win those, but to get a point out of those games, it's very important too," said Dahlin on Tuesday during an appearance on the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "One point matters so much in this league. You remember a couple years back, we lost by one point to get into the playoffs. So every single point matters."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin: ‘Every point matters’ in tight Atlantic Division
Sabres lose in OT, extending point streak to 7 games
'“If we find a way to keep getting points, find a way to continue to stick around, that’s a good thing,” said Lyon, who is now 3-4-3 with a 2.80 goals against average and .915 save percentage in his first 10 starts for the Sabres. “I also think the next step is available for us where maybe we start to take over. But credit to the guys – continued to battle all night with a … [Read more...] about Sabres lose in OT, extending point streak to 7 games
Keller scores in OT, Mammoth defeat Sabres
'JJ Peterka had three shots on goal in 15:40 of ice time in his first game back in Buffalo since the Sabres traded the forward to Utah for forward Josh Doane and defenseman Michael Kesselring on June 26. Doan had one shot in 16:39 and Kesselring had two shots in 17:25 for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Keller scores in OT, Mammoth defeat Sabres
Lyon’s standout performance nets just 1 point for Sabres
'“… We had our chance, and then our coverage wasn’t good enough. We lost coverage again on the high cycle, and we let Keller walk in. He shouldn’t get that easy a look.”' … [Read more...] about Lyon’s standout performance nets just 1 point for Sabres
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks October 2025 report card (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 4, 2025
It's a big night as Josh Doan, Michael Kesselring prep for Sabres' first game with Utah since trade
'“It’s a game that’s been been circled for a while,” added Doan. “It’s one of those things we’ve just got to get out of the way where the first couple shifts will be different, but then once it settles in, it’s just another game.”' … [Read more...] about It’s a big night as Josh Doan, Michael Kesselring prep for Sabres’ first game with Utah since trade
After trade from Mammoth, Josh Doan, Michael Kesselring happy with Sabres
'On Sunday night, Kesselring said he and Doan texted with Utah center Logan Cooley – “We were chirping back and forth,” he said following Monday’s practice – so in addition to two precious points, some bragging rights are also on the line.' … [Read more...] about After trade from Mammoth, Josh Doan, Michael Kesselring happy with Sabres
With Jiri Kulich and Jason Zucker sick, Sabres could make roster moves
'While they have extra players, the Sabres could be forced to recall a player or two from the Rochester Americans. Defenseman Jacob Bryson practiced as a winger today, a position he likely wouldn’t play in a game.' … [Read more...] about With Jiri Kulich and Jason Zucker sick, Sabres could make roster moves
Friends turn foes as Peterka, Doan, Kesselring face their former teammates for first time
'It’s the latest edition of a decade-old story for the Sabres. As soon as they get a promising-looking player, he leaves and achieves his full potential elsewhere.' … [Read more...] about Friends turn foes as Peterka, Doan, Kesselring face their former teammates for first time