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
Archives for October 2022
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
JJ Peterka scores first NHL goal in Sabres' season opener vs. Senators
'Peterka had a couple of good chances in the game. In the first period, he had a clear shot and crashed the net. He was on the doorstep later in the second period but missed the puck.' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka scores first NHL goal in Sabres’ season opener vs. Senators
Sabres fans hopeful for start of new season
'“It's tough,” said Chase Moreland, another Sabres fan. “We still came to games all the time. Me and my friends, we made the best of it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans hopeful for start of new season
Peterka helps Sabres defeat Senators in season opener
'"Just pure joy," said Peterka, a forward who played his third NHL game. "… I was so excited. I don't know, just speechless."' … [Read more...] about Peterka helps Sabres defeat Senators in season opener
Bills players Allen, Knox show up to support Sabres, Tuch
'The Buffalo Bills quarterback and tight end, respectively, showed up at KeyBank Arena on Thursday to support the Buffalo Sabres in their 2022-23 season opener.' … [Read more...] about Bills players Allen, Knox show up to support Sabres, Tuch
'Pure joy' | Peterka nets 1st NHL goal in opening night victory
'"You see that crowd and you just want to basically run through a wall," Rasmus Dahlin said. "We love having them here. We're gonna keep winning so they stay. We're very happy about it."' … [Read more...] about ‘Pure joy’ | Peterka nets 1st NHL goal in opening night victory