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Prospects Pipeline | Latest on the Amerks & updates on prospects in the NCAA

'Lukas Rousek leads the Amerks with 37 points (9+28) in 45 games this season while fellow prospects Brandon Biro and Rosen are tied for third on the team with 12 goals and 17 assists each in 2023-24. Jiri Kulich, who is day to day with an upper-body injury after missing the last five games, has tallied a team-high 17 goals in his 35 games played.' … [Read more...] about Prospects Pipeline | Latest on the Amerks & updates on prospects in the NCAA

Sabres.com |

Observations: 'Incited' by late penalties, Sabres fight back to win third in a row

'“The guys were to another level of (ticked) off, to be honest with you,” said Granato. “We were in a groove. We just needed that next level of determination and next level of conviction. … I just thought we needed a little bit of jam and compete, and I think that incited us a bit.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: ‘Incited’ by late penalties, Sabres fight back to win third in a row

Buffalo News |

Mittelstadt’s shootout goal seals Buffalo Sabres 3-2 win over Carolina Hurricanes

'The teams traded goals 73 seconds apart in the third period with Necas scoring a power-play goal with 5:18 left with a one-timer from the left circle. The Sabres responded with Power tying the game by pinching into the slot and converting a pass from Peyton Krebs by snapping it inside the left post.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt’s shootout goal seals Buffalo Sabres 3-2 win over Carolina Hurricanes

AP |

Sabres notch thrilling shootout win against Carolina

'A pair of Rasmus Dahlin penalties in the third period gave Carolina two power play opportunities and they eventually cashed in before the end of regulation. Martin Necas used a one-time shot from the left wing face-off dot to give the Hurricanes a 2-1 lead with about six minutes remaining in regulation. However, Owen Power was able to capitalize on a scoring chance at the … [Read more...] about Sabres notch thrilling shootout win against Carolina

WGR-AM |

Opinion: The Sabres win three games in a row for the first time all season

'By winning three straight and five out of seven, Buffalo is now ahead of the Montreal Canadiens and within two points of the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders. The Sabres are three in back of the Washington Capitals and four behind the New Jersey Devils. If they stay hot, they can get by those clubs, and get to ninth place, but it’s getting to the playoff spot that’s … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres win three games in a row for the first time all season

WGR-AM |

Luukkonen, Sabres defeat Hurricanes in shootout

'“They don’t give up much,” Skinner said. “But I think with that patience you still have to have your foot on the gas. I think that we did a good job of that. Unless you continually come after them, they’re not going to give up anything or hurt themselves. They’re a good team, and in order for us to score, obviously we needed to sustain some [offensive] zone pressure, and I … [Read more...] about Luukkonen, Sabres defeat Hurricanes in shootout

NHL.com |

Sabres extend winning streak to 3 games with SO victory over Hurricanes

'The victory gave the Sabres their first three-game winning streak of the season, coming on the heels of one-goal wins in Montreal and Columbus. The meeting with the Hurricanes was tight by any measure, with the Sabres having finished with slight edges in shot attempts (81-75) and scoring chances (35-31, according to Natural Stat Trick) as well as on the scoreboard.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend winning streak to 3 games with SO victory over Hurricanes

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