'The Sabres are only one point ahead of the Canadiens for last place in the Eastern Conference, far away from where Ruff and general manager Kevyn Adams expected this team to be 29 games into the season. They are 11-14-4 overall and 0-5-3 over their last eight games, tied for the franchise’s longest losing streak since it dropped 18 straight in 2021.' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff sends message to multiple Sabres, but their losing streak reaches 8
Archives for December 12, 2024
Sabres notes: Devon Levi thriving since taking over as Amerks' No. 1 goalie
'Levi was 5-1-1 with a 1.96 goals-against average and .917 save percentage entering the Amerks’ game Wednesday night in Laval. He allowed two or fewer goals in each of his previous four starts, including a pair of shutouts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Devon Levi thriving since taking over as Amerks’ No. 1 goalie
Sabres’ losing streak hits eight games; Owen Power, JJ Peterka benched
'“What, six one-goal games?” said Sabres winger Alex Tuch, who missed the net on a breakaway in the second period. “It’s a matter of just one bounce one way or another. Maybe holding a lead, maybe getting up early in the game, maybe tying it up a little earlier. It’s a game of inches. You got to keep pushing forward.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ losing streak hits eight games; Owen Power, JJ Peterka benched
Sabres notes: Ryan Johnson skates big minutes; Rasmus Dahlin still sidelined
'Not only did Johnson, 23, play the third-highest total of his short career (20:50), he earned a plum assignment playing alongside Bowen Byram throughout Monday’s 6-5 shootout loss to the Detroit Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Ryan Johnson skates big minutes; Rasmus Dahlin still sidelined
Thursday's New York Coverage
Struggling Rangers pick up much-needed win over lowly Sabres (New York Post) Rangers’ Peter Laviolette tinkers with power play again (New York Post) Rangers hold on to beat Sabres as Mika Zibanejad scores his 300th NHL goal (Newsday) Brett Berard among the Rangers' rookies making an impact (Newsday) Postgame takeaways: Rangers hang on by a thread for a win in Buffalo (White … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New York Coverage
Fox has goal and 2 assists as Rangers beat Sabres 3-2 for 3rd win in 11 games
'The last time the Sabres lost eight in a row was November 4-19, 2022, when they went 0-8-0. Buffalo last lost at least nine in a row when they dropped 18 straight games in February and March of 2021.' … [Read more...] about Fox has goal and 2 assists as Rangers beat Sabres 3-2 for 3rd win in 11 games
Cameras Caught Bills' OL Dion Dawkins Loving Every Second of Sabres-Rangers Fight
'Right after the punches started flying, cameras caught the "Shnowman" cheesin' and banging the glass. Meanwhile, Aube-Kubel and Trocheck were tussling right in front of him.' … [Read more...] about Cameras Caught Bills’ OL Dion Dawkins Loving Every Second of Sabres-Rangers Fight
Sabres' homestand ends with loss to Rangers
'The loss marks the team's eighth-straight loss, with seven of those eight losses coming on home ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ homestand ends with loss to Rangers
Opinion: Sabres lose eight-straight games to seven slumping teams
'Yes, they played the third period like they’re capable of playing, putting a lot of pressure on the Rangers defense and goaltender Igor Shersterkin. However, they got down 2-0 when Reilly Smith just put a puck into the crease to see what happens and it hit defenseman Owen Power and went in.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres lose eight-straight games to seven slumping teams
Sabres stay in sunken place, closing horrid homestand with 8th loss in a row
'And while still only five points behind the Rangers in the wild-card race, the continuation of Buffalo’s playoff drought seems as inevitable as it is abominable.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stay in sunken place, closing horrid homestand with 8th loss in a row
Rangers hold off Sabres, hand them 8th loss in row
'“I thought the second period we had probably five rush chances and missed the net,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “… There was a lot of pace in the game. I thought we started the first period, we turned the puck over too much. We got to the blue line, we turned it over, turned it over, turned it over. That is why some guys lost ice time.”' … [Read more...] about Rangers hold off Sabres, hand them 8th loss in row
Sabres' late comeback falls short in loss to Rangers
'“It’s been a tough stretch,” Power said. “It’s not a spot we want to be in, but we’ve just got to continue to move forward and get better every day and get out of this thing as soon as possible.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ late comeback falls short in loss to Rangers
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Strong second period sends Amerks past Rocket (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage