Penguins play the Sabres on 3-game win streak (AP) Game Preview: Penguins vs. Sabres (11.11.23) (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Archives for November 11, 2023
Sabres showcase 'maturity,' find a way to overcome adversity in win over Wild
'JJ Peterka, a second-year winger who turns 22 in January, scored the game-winning goal 3:33 into the third period by skating hard to the net and finishing a spectacular pass by Tage Thompson. Peterka also created the turnover that sprung Jeff Skinner for a breakaway that ended with Skinner giving Buffalo a 2-1 lead late in the second period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres showcase ‘maturity,’ find a way to overcome adversity in win over Wild
Owen Power's first 100 games with Sabres: Production plus enormous potential
'In just his second full NHL season, Power has become an all-situations defender, ranking second among Buffalo blueliners to Rasmus Dahlin in total power-play time and third (behind Erik Johnson and Mattias Samuelsson) in total penalty kill time.' … [Read more...] about Owen Power’s first 100 games with Sabres: Production plus enormous potential
Goalie Devon Levi stars in Sabres’ tight win over Wild: ‘A hell of a gut-check’
'Levi, 21, was a difference-maker Friday, keeping the Sabres in the game as the Wild outplayed them early. As they clung to a one-goal lead with about 2:40 left in the third period, the rookie made a massive save, a point-blank stop on Wild star Kirill Kaprizov.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Devon Levi stars in Sabres’ tight win over Wild: ‘A hell of a gut-check’
Sabres notes: Injured Alex Tuch misses game; Buffalo could make roster move
'“He’s dealing with some soreness that we’re hoping resolves sooner than later,” Sabres coach Don Granato said prior to the game. “It’s gotten better.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Injured Alex Tuch misses game; Buffalo could make roster move
Saturday's Minnesota Coverage
Wild fall to Sabres 3-2 to end New York road trip with two-game losing streak (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Jared Spurgeon returns, but Wild can’t shift narrative in Buffalo setback (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) Wild get captain Jared Spurgeon for Friday’s game in Buffalo (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Minnesota Coverage
Skinner, Peterka help Sabres beat Wild 3-2
'“Hopefully finding a way to win is going to become a typical way, because we needed to find a way to win tonight,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “I thought it was, in the end, a hell of a gut check for our guys and they pushed through.”' … [Read more...] about Skinner, Peterka help Sabres beat Wild 3-2
Levi strong to lift Sabres to victory against Minnesota
'Devon Levi recorded 31 saves while Jeff Skinner added a pair of points to help the Buffalo Sabres defeat the Minnesota Wild 3-2 on Friday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Levi strong to lift Sabres to victory against Minnesota
Sabres Levi was at his best to get the Sabres a win over Minnesota
'By the time Levi was done, he had both Matt Boldy and Marco Rossi shaking their heads.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Levi was at his best to get the Sabres a win over Minnesota
Adams knows winning on home ice is key to Sabres' success
'"We know we need to play well at home to be a top team in this league," said Adams during his appearance on "Schopp and the Bulldog" on WGR. "You need to be rock-solid at home where when teams come into your building, they know it’s going to be tough to get points."' … [Read more...] about Adams knows winning on home ice is key to Sabres’ success
Sabres win 3-2 vs. Wild, lift record above .500
'Skinner scored his team-leading seventh goal on a breakaway to give the Sabres (7-6-1) a 2-1 lead late in the second period, JJ Peterka provided insurance scoring sixth goal, with Tage Thompson recording his 100th career assist on the winner, defenseman Henri Jokiharju had an early goal, and Devon Levi made 31 saves, improving his record to 3-3-0.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win 3-2 vs. Wild, lift record above .500
Skinner, Peterka spark Sabres in win against Wild
'“Hopefully, finding a way to win is going to become a typical way, because we needed to find a way to win tonight,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “I thought specifically in the third period, the determination elevated, you saw it down the stretch. … And Devon played very well obviously, to do that, that’s what good goaltenders do and good goaltending does, and it worked out. … [Read more...] about Skinner, Peterka spark Sabres in win against Wild
Levi's 33 saves help Sabres to 'gut-check' victory over Wild
'“I don’t know how it got there, but there again, it was just a reactionary save,” Levi said. “I think my butt may have been touching the ground. Just trying to close the five-hole. Then again, guys got the rebound and cleared it. Great job by the boys.”' … [Read more...] about Levi’s 33 saves help Sabres to ‘gut-check’ victory over Wild
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks survive third-period push from Comets (Amerks.com) Comets comeback falls short against Americans, lose 4-3 (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage