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Archives for December 2024

Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin named NHL's second star of week

'Dahlin became the fifth defensemen in franchise history to record four assists in one game when he achieved the career-high in the 7-1 win over the Islanders that snapped the Sabres' 13-game winless streak. Bill Hajt (Nov. 13, 1976), Phil Housley (Dec. 23, 1989), Campbell (Oct. 13, 2007) and Toni Lydman (Feb. 27, 2008) previously accomplished the feat.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin named NHL’s second star of week

Buffalo News |

Practice Report | Kulich's productive stretch places him among rookie goal-scoring leaders

'“I think a lot of times early on, you feel like there’s a lot less time and space (in the NHL) – and there is less time and space, but there is probably more than you think there is when you first get up. I think he’s just acclimating to how to score at this level, how good the goalies are, and how important it is in terms of getting your shot off even quicker and with more … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Kulich’s productive stretch places him among rookie goal-scoring leaders

Sabres.com |

Sabres finally bailed out by power play as win streak reaches 3: Takeaways from St. Louis

'The numerous mistakes allowed the St. Louis Blues to roar back from a two-goal deficit, and they appeared to be on the verge of taking the lead in the third period when a moment arrived that Lindy Ruff had been waiting to see from the Sabres since their season began in Prague nearly three months ago.' … [Read more...] about Sabres finally bailed out by power play as win streak reaches 3: Takeaways from St. Louis

Buffalo News |

Opinion: Luukkonen steals the show in St. Louis

'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stole his team a hockey game making 35 saves on 37 shots. In the three games before Sunday, the Sabres were at their very best defending as a team and were only giving up 21 shots per game. St. Louis had 15 in the first period alone. For much of the 13-game winless streak the team hung Luukkonen out to dry and then he wasn’t playing up to his standard. In … [Read more...] about Opinion: Luukkonen steals the show in St. Louis

WGR-AM |

Owen Power among NHL's best at even strength ahead of his 200th game with Sabres

'His 22 even-strength points this season ranked third among all NHL defensemen entering Saturday, trailing only Norris Trophy winners Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar. Only 30 players have recorded at least 70 or more even-strength points since Power’s rookie season and he’s the youngest to accomplish the feat.' … [Read more...] about Owen Power among NHL’s best at even strength ahead of his 200th game with Sabres

Buffalo News |

Rasmus Dahlin’s terrific play quickly transforms Sabres into better team

'The Sabres, who open a four-game road trip Sunday afternoon against the St. Louis Blues, began free-falling down the standings when their captain and top defenseman departed the lineup Dec. 3. Now, his dynamic presence offers hope in a trying season that appeared to be lost barely a week ago.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin’s terrific play quickly transforms Sabres into better team

Olean Times Herald |