'This wasn’t a flawless performance by any stretch. We saw the miscues that are typical with early-season hockey and, as expected, young players endured some challenges while adjusting to the fast-paced, physical game against an intradivisional opponent. But the Sabres’ performance validated the increased expectations and fanfare around a club that hasn’t made the Stanley Cup … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres showcase their potential in season-opening win
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Mike Harrington: Sabres overcome the jitters and find stride in entertaining opener
'Buffalo got outshot, 16-9, in a sluggish first period but the Sabres found another gear – "elevating" is Granato's catch-phrase for it – and poured 27 shots on the Ottawa net in the final 40 minutes. They had 15 of those in the second period, when they outskated the visitors plenty, killed off a 5-on-3 and got goals from JJ Peterka and Rasmus Dahlin to take their first lead of … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres overcome the jitters and find stride in entertaining opener
Sabres goalie Craig Anderson sharp in winning eighth career opening-night start
'“What an effort,” coach Don Granato said of Anderson. “It’s amazing to think he’s 41 and this is a young man’s sport. In this sport, you’re in your prime in your mid-20s so anything after that is perseverance. Tremendous job because we don’t win that game without him holding things down at really key moments.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Craig Anderson sharp in winning eighth career opening-night start
Craig Anderson dynamic in Sabres’ win: ‘Amazing to think he’s 41’
'“We found our game pretty quick and we battled through it and we find a way to win,” said Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, who scored the go-ahead goal. “We want to play a fast game. Ottawa was a good team but we really stuck with it.”' … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson dynamic in Sabres’ win: ‘Amazing to think he’s 41’
Sabres notes: Victor Olofsson earns spot on first line after fast finish
'Olofsson’s wrist eventually healed. Still, the 30-game goalless stretch forced him to evolve. Granato said the Sabres challenged the Swede, who has often been labeled as a one-dimensional power-play stud, to find ways to improve.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Victor Olofsson earns spot on first line after fast finish
Friday's Ottawa Coverage
Garrioch: Anderson and the Sabres spoil the unveiling of the new-look Senators (Ottawa Sun) Snapshots: Jake Sanderson follows in father's footsteps facing Sabres in first NHL game (Ottawa Sun) The Senators come up against Anderson in Buffalo (Le Droit) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Ottawa Coverage
Anderson leads Sabres in 4-1 season-opening win over Ottawa
'“I think it’s just keeping the room light,” said Anderson, who earned his 309th career victory, which ranks fifth among American-born goalies. “It’s one of those things where there was no panic, and the guys settled in after that.”' … [Read more...] about Anderson leads Sabres in 4-1 season-opening win over Ottawa
Sabres open season with victory against Ottawa
'Anderson made several key saves in the third period to preserve the Sabres' one-goal lead. That allowed Victor Olofsson to score a pair of empty net goals to seal the win. Olofsson's first two goals of the season came less than 20 seconds apart in the final moments.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open season with victory against Ottawa
Opinion: Peterka and Anderson lead the Sabres to an opening night win
'JJ Peterka was one of the few Sabres that was on his game in the first period and he kept it up throughout. Peterka struggled in training camp and in the preseason games, but he really showed up to play and was rewarded with his first NHL goal.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Peterka and Anderson lead the Sabres to an opening night win
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres handle Senators in home opener
'While it's great to have good prospects, they have to be able to transition to the next level of the game, and so far they appear to be doing so.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres handle Senators in home opener
Opinion: Five bold predictions for 2022-23 Sabres season
'It is quite clear that Dahlin is looked at as the Sabres' No. 1 defenseman, and him earning the "A" on his sweater this season also shows the leader he has become on and off the ice.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Five bold predictions for 2022-23 Sabres season
Sabres shake off slow start for a 4-1 win over Ottawa in season opener
'Whatever head coach Don Granato said in the first intermission seemed to work well for Buffalo in the second. JJ Peterka netted the equalizer early in the period and Rasmus Dahlin scored the go-ahead goal to give Buffalo it's first lead of the season. Peterka's goal even sweeter marking his first in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shake off slow start for a 4-1 win over Ottawa in season opener
KeyBank Center cooking staff look forward to successful season as Sabres begin play
'They've done a total revamp of their menu for the 2022-23 season, with dozens of food items to choose...'. … [Read more...] about KeyBank Center cooking staff look forward to successful season as Sabres begin play
4 Observations: Sabres’ youth, experience contribute to crowd-pleasing win in opener
'“You see that crowd and you just want to basically run through a wall,” Dahlin said. “We love having them here. We’re gonna keep winning so they stay. We’re very happy about it.”' … [Read more...] about 4 Observations: Sabres’ youth, experience contribute to crowd-pleasing win in opener
Downtown restaurants welcome Sabres fans back on opening night
'“A year ago, we were pretty quiet with only about 3,000 fans next door. Now with having doors wide open and no regulations to follow, we are seeing more traffic,” Melissa Gromlovits, general manager of The Draft Room, said. “Fans here for the tailgate experience they get to sit with everybody if they didn’t get to go to the game. We’ve got the music going. We’ve got all the … [Read more...] about Downtown restaurants welcome Sabres fans back on opening night