Sabres visit the Senators after shootout victory (AP) Game Day Five: Sabres vs Senators, Jan. 1 (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Ottawa Coverage
Archives for January 1, 2023
Mike Harrington: A win over Bruins is the kind of statement Sabres haven't made in a long time
'The Sabres went toe-to-toe with the Boston Bruins and didn't blink on the home ice of the NHL's best team. They had a lot of adversity over the course of nearly 64 minutes but they were the team that made all the key plays at the most important times.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: A win over Bruins is the kind of statement Sabres haven’t made in a long time
Inside the NHL: The numbers don't lie about Mattias Samuelsson's impact on Sabres' fortunes
'Without Samuelsson in the lineup, the Sabres went 3-10 in the stretch spanning from Oct. 25 through Nov. 19. Over that 24-day period, Buffalo was 31st in the NHL in points (6) and points percentage (.231) and 30th in the penalty kill (64.1%). The Sabres were outscored, 55-40. Since Samuelsson came back, the Sabres entered Saturday's game in Boston 10-3-2. That was tied for … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: The numbers don’t lie about Mattias Samuelsson’s impact on Sabres’ fortunes
Sabres send Eric Comrie to Rochester on AHL conditioning assignment
'Comrie, who has missed the last 16 games, started practicing again in mid-December. He can stay with the Amerks for a maximum of 14 days, according to the collective bargaining agreement.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Eric Comrie to Rochester on AHL conditioning assignment
Sunday's Boston Coverage
Bruins lose their last game before Winter Classic, falling to Sabres in overtime at Garden (Boston Globe) Highly entertaining hockey is OK on this day, even if the Bruins don’t really enjoy it (Boston Globe) Patrice Bergeron equals Phil Esposito at third on Bruins all-time points list (Boston Globe) Bruins lose late lead, game to Sabres in OT (Boston Herald) Bruins Wrap: … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage
Tuch’s 2nd goal gives Sabres 4-3 win in OT over Bruins
'“Everybody knows how good they’ve been at home,” Luukkonen said in a joyful and loud Sabres’ locker room. “I feel like guys are really confident now and it shows.”' … [Read more...] about Tuch’s 2nd goal gives Sabres 4-3 win in OT over Bruins
Sabres close out 2022 calendar with overtime win in Boston
'It was a victorious end to the 2022 calendar year for the Buffalo Sabres in Boston, Massachusetts on Saturday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres close out 2022 calendar with overtime win in Boston
Opinion: Luukkonen is again the star as the Sabres get their biggest win of the season in Boston
'After a rough start, the young goalie has for the second year in a row, earned a place on this roster. He didn’t get it last time and with Eric Comrie in Rochester on a conditioning assignment, another decision is coming.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Luukkonen is again the star as the Sabres get their biggest win of the season in Boston
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres rally late, win sixth game in-a-row over Bruins
'The Sabres have established an identity for themselves over the past month and seemed to forget that identity for at least the first period. Entering an opposing building against the league's best team, who also haven't lost in regulation at home, can do that though.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres rally late, win sixth game in-a-row over Bruins
Buffalo Sabres win overtime thriller against Boston Bruins
'Talk about leaving 2022 on a high note.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres win overtime thriller against Boston Bruins
Tuch has 4 points, Sabres defeat Bruins in OT for 6th straight win
'"Four points, he was incredible," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "Obviously, it was his night to rise, dictate, influence, take over. He's had a solid NHL career so far, but the potential that he has, it's enormous. He hasn't even scratched the surface, and a night like tonight is what we've been talking about."' … [Read more...] about Tuch has 4 points, Sabres defeat Bruins in OT for 6th straight win
Postgame Report | Tuch scores OT winner against Boston in 4-point game
'"I've had the best time of my life this past year," he said. "It's been an absolute dream putting on this sweater every night. But just to be with this group of guys has been unbelievable. I'm super excited for the future for this entire organization and all the guys in the locker room. I love playing with each and every one of them."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Tuch scores OT winner against Boston in 4-point game
Sabres loan Comrie to Rochester on conditioning assignment
'Comrie sustained a lower-body injury on November 16 against Ottawa and has missed the past 16 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan Comrie to Rochester on conditioning assignment
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres goalie Eric Comrie steals win for Amerks with 34 saves (Buffalo News) Amerks push win streak to six games (Amerks.com) Toronto Marlies Close Out 2022 With Loss To Rochester (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage