'Tage Thompson was the voice of reason as the Sabres clung to a two-goal lead against one of the best teams in the NHL, then he put those words into action on the ice by scoring a highlight-reel goal that gave Buffalo the insurance it needed in a 4-2 win over the Dallas Stars.' … [Read more...] about Sabres takeaways: Tage Thompson ‘takes charge,’ scores clutch goal in win
Archives for October 23, 2024
Sabres notes: Zach Benson given time off for injury to heal; Nicolas Aube-Kubel close
'Benson has no points with a minus-4 rating and only eight shots on goal in six games to start his second season in the NHL. His ice time has been fewer than 15 minutes in each of the past four games. Benson skated with the Sabres’ second power-play unit during practice Monday in LECOM Harborcenter, but Peyton Krebs took over that spot at Tuesday’s morning skate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Zach Benson given time off for injury to heal; Nicolas Aube-Kubel close
Tage Thompson backs up words, scores late to help Sabres beat Stars
'“He was the one guy on the bench that got vocal and just said, ‘We’ve got to start making some plays,’” Ruff said following the Sabres’ 4-2 win, their second consecutive triumph.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson backs up words, scores late to help Sabres beat Stars
Sabres’ Nicolas Aube-Kubel close to playing; Zach Benson out injured
'On Tuesday morning, 18 days after going down, Aube-Kubel rejoined his teammates on the KeyBank Center ice prior to their 4-2 win over the Dallas Stars. “I’m actually shocked,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “I’m really impressed that he’s back.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nicolas Aube-Kubel close to playing; Zach Benson out injured
Wednesday's Dallas Coverage
Heika’s Take: Stars fail to rally late, lose second straight road game in Buffalo (DallasStars.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Dallas Coverage
Krebs and McLeod score 83 seconds apart and Buffalo Sabres hang on in 4-2 win over the Dallas Stars
'By improving to 3-1-1 in its past five, this is the type of victory that begins validating the message and structure coach Lindy Ruff has preached since arriving for his second stint in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Krebs and McLeod score 83 seconds apart and Buffalo Sabres hang on in 4-2 win over the Dallas Stars
Power helps lead Sabres to victory over Stars
'Owen Power assisted on three of the Buffalo Sabres' four goals on Tuesday night in a 4-2 win over the Dallas Stars at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Power helps lead Sabres to victory over Stars
Opinion: Sabres play hard, complete game to beat Stars
'The Sabres were very good from start-to-finish in all three zones, and got another fantastic game from goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres play hard, complete game to beat Stars
Ruff: Sabres continuing to work on game despite some early struggles
'"I think every team has a way they want to play or a way that they think their group can create. For the most part, each team has that scheme defensively, whether it's a little bit more man-on-man or if it's a little bit more collapsed zone that you can take advantage of. We're just going to continue to work on our game," Ruff said with Jeremy White and Joe DiBiasi.' … [Read more...] about Ruff: Sabres continuing to work on game despite some early struggles
5 Observations: Buffalo Sabres get most impressive win of the season against Dallas Stars
'We may be witnessing the beginning of the Owen Power breakout season.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Buffalo Sabres get most impressive win of the season against Dallas Stars
Streaking Sabres shoot down Stars, opening homestand with win vs. one of West’s best
'Ryan McLeod scored in his fourth consecutive game, 83 seconds after Peyton Krebs got his first of the year, Tage Thompson’s fifth goal provided a crucial cushion in the third period, and the Sabres held on for a 4-2 win Tuesday night against the Dallas Stars, one of coach Lindy Ruff’s former clubs. Owen Power tallied three assists, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 27 saves, and … [Read more...] about Streaking Sabres shoot down Stars, opening homestand with win vs. one of West’s best
McLeod scores in 4th straight game, Sabres hold off Stars
'“Our team as a whole is just more mature,” Thompson said. “We got a lot of guys that have been here for a while, a lot of young guys that have learned. I think the biggest thing for us is puck management. … I think so far, everyone’s just committed to the game plan that we’re just going to put pucks behind them, we’re going to stay on the [defensive] side of pucks.' … [Read more...] about McLeod scores in 4th straight game, Sabres hold off Stars
Sabres continue to build toward identity with win over Stars
'“We suffered a couple tough losses,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “I think when you deal with losses like that, the adversity can make you stronger. And I think it’s making us stronger.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue to build toward identity with win over Stars