'“I feel like everybody knew it was important game and that’s what made it even better,” said Luukkonen after he made 35 saves for his seventh career shutout. “It was a big thing for us to win tonight. Lindy and Dahls pointed out how big this game is. Everybody had to bring their A game, and I feel like that makes it even better that everybody showed up tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn’s 2 goals propel Sabres in must-win division game: Takeaways from Ottawa
Archives for January 10, 2025
Dylan Cozens is wanted by other NHL teams, but why would Sabres trade him?
'The Sabres need more from Cozens. He knows it. Only four Sabres forwards have more power-play ice time than Cozens, yet he has only two points on the man advantage. Lindy Ruff gave Cozens the first-line center assignment last week when it became clear that someone else needed to take faceoffs while Tage Thompson played through a bothersome, undisclosed injury.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens is wanted by other NHL teams, but why would Sabres trade him?
Friday's Ottawa Coverage
Ottawa Senators booed off the ice after stinker against Buffalo Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Senators disappointed after 4-0 loss in homecoming: 'Not good enough' (CP) Same old issues haunting Senators as slide continues (Sportsnet) Senators Held Scoreless by Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Ottawa Coverage
Jack Quinn scores twice in 4-0 win, Sabres hand Senators fourth straight loss
'Dylan Cozens and Ryan McLeod also scored for the Sabres (16-21-5), while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen provided solid goaltending with 35 saves.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn scores twice in 4-0 win, Sabres hand Senators fourth straight loss
Sabres blank Senators in Ottawa
'Playing their first game at the Canadian Tire Centre since New Year's Eve 2023, the blue and gold seized early momentum and cruised to a 4-0 shutout win over the Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blank Senators in Ottawa
Opinion: Luukkonen, McLeod and Quinn step up in Sabres' win over Senators
'Buffalo got outshot, 16-5, in the third period, but never were really in trouble. As a matter of fact, they looked confident that they were going to finish it out without a comeback going against them.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Luukkonen, McLeod and Quinn step up in Sabres’ win over Senators
Sabres stay on upswing with shutout win in Ottawa
'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 35 saves in his second shutout win of the season. It’s the most saves Luukkonen has made in any of his seven career shutouts, tying Bob Sauve for the seventh-most in franchise history.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stay on upswing with shutout win in Ottawa
Luukkonen makes 35 saves, Sabres shut out Senators
'“That was a game we kind of haven’t done enough times this season, where kind of everybody focuses on their own job,” Luukkonen said. “I feel like everyone did their job really well tonight. I think it was a good team effort and that’s how we have to play to win.”' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen makes 35 saves, Sabres shut out Senators
Quinn strikes twice as Sabres shut out Senators
'“Quinner’s a sniper,” McLeod said. “Get him the puck when you can.”' … [Read more...] about Quinn strikes twice as Sabres shut out Senators
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Haven’t been to an Amerks game yet? Here’s what the rest of the season looks like (WHEC-TV) Good news coming in waves for first-place Amerks (TheAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage