'“That was a great effort all around,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “We looked fresh. We looked rested. We took advantage of that. We had great legs all the way through. We had to come back in the third, tied 1-1. We fall down 2-1 and the response was outstanding.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 4 straight in 3rd, surge past Golden Knights
Archives for December 2023
Sabres bounce back with win over NHL-leading Golden Knights
'“We’ve got a lot of skill in this room so, you’re down by one, we’re not too scared. We’ve got a lot of weapons in this room, and we saw that tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres bounce back with win over NHL-leading Golden Knights
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Kulich sends Amerks past Wolf Pack in overtime (Amerks.com) Wolf Pack suffer 3-2 overtime loss following late surge from Americans (HartfordWolfPack.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres notes: Zach Benson will be needed in Buffalo's top six with Jeff Skinner on IR
'Benson departing Buffalo became even more unlikely during the 5-1 loss to Colorado when Sabres winger Jeff Skinner was lost to an upper-body injury. The team placed Skinner on injured reserve Thursday and recalled winger Brett Murray. Skinner is tied with JJ Peterka for the team lead in goals (12) and is tied for second in points (22).' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Zach Benson will be needed in Buffalo’s top six with Jeff Skinner on IR
Sabres place Jeff Skinner on injured reserve, make recall from Amerks
'Skinner’s absence will likely be felt. His 12 goals are tied with winger JJ Peterka for the team lead. His 22 points are tied with Peterka for second.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Jeff Skinner on injured reserve, make recall from Amerks
After stint with Sabres, goalie Dustin Tokarski happy back with Amerks
'“It’s all substance, it’s not style,” Appert said following a practice last month in Blue Cross Arena. “He’s not the prettiest aesthetically looking goaltender, but he wins and he wins everywhere. … He’s a serial winner, and that matters as a goalie.”' … [Read more...] about After stint with Sabres, goalie Dustin Tokarski happy back with Amerks
Friday's Vegas Coverage
Vegas in action against Buffalo after overtime win (AP) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Vegas Coverage
Buffalo Sabres place forward Jeff Skinner on injured reserve
'The team said Skinner sustained an upper-body injury following a hit from Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon during the second period on Wednesday. He will miss a minimum of seven days.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres place forward Jeff Skinner on injured reserve
Sabres place F Jeff Skinner on injured reserve, recall F Brett Murray
'Skinner suffered an upper-body injury during Buffalo’s 5-1 loss to Colorado on Wednesday night when he took a big hit from Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon in the second period. The 31-year-old seemed to be in discomfort when he left the ice and immediately went down the tunnel before returning to the bench. A short time later, he headed down the tunnel again and did not return … [Read more...] about Sabres place F Jeff Skinner on injured reserve, recall F Brett Murray
Sabres place forward Jeff Skinner on IR
'Skinner sustained an upper-body injury in Colorado on Wednesday night while the team was playing against the Avalanche. He took a hit from Avalanche forward Nathan Mackinnon during the second period causing him to leave the game and not return.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place forward Jeff Skinner on IR
Sabres place Skinner on IR, recall Murray from Amerks
'Murray, 25, made his season debut for the Sabres during their win over Arizona on Monday, accounting for three hits in 10:47. He was loaned to Rochester on Wednesday to clear room on the roster for forward Alex Tuch, who was activated from injured reserve prior to the game against Colorado.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Skinner on IR, recall Murray from Amerks
Another lopsided first period dooms Sabres in loss to Avalanche in Colorado
'It began one of the Sabres’ worst periods through 30 games this season. They were down three goals before they even had a shot on goal. For whatever reason, none of their forwards or defensemen followed the game plan that helped Buffalo build a three-game point streak, including wins over Boston and Arizona.' … [Read more...] about Another lopsided first period dooms Sabres in loss to Avalanche in Colorado
A mentor for young Sabres, Erik Johnson celebrated for 'huge' role in Avs' Cup win
'His 717 regular-season games between 2011 and 2023 rank eighth in franchise history. Only one defenseman has played more NHL games for the Avalanche or Quebec Nordiques: Adam Foote.' … [Read more...] about A mentor for young Sabres, Erik Johnson celebrated for ‘huge’ role in Avs’ Cup win
Alan Pergament: Buffalo Sabres TV ratings are in ballpark of last season's numbers
'The Sabres have averaged a 5.0 rating for the 26 games carried on MSG and the one on TNT. That’s in the range of last season’s average of 5.4, which was up 38% from the 3.9 rating the games averaged in the 2021-22.' … [Read more...] about Alan Pergament: Buffalo Sabres TV ratings are in ballpark of last season’s numbers
Sabres’ Tage Thompson latest player to start wearing neck guard
'“Cut pretty deep, cut a tendon in my foot,” Thompson said prior to Saturday’s 3-2 shootout loss to the Montreal Canadiens in KeyBank Center. “Figured if a blade could through all that stuff, the more layers the better.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson latest player to start wearing neck guard