'Jason Zucker had three goals and an assist, and Tage Thompson had three assists for the Sabres (14-20-5), who have lost two straight after winning three in a row. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 23 saves.' … [Read more...] about Toews OT goal caps comeback, Avalanche edge Sabres
Archives for January 2025
Zucker scores hat trick, but Sabres drop back-and-forth game to Avs in OT
'“You play a game like that, nine out of 10 times you’re gonna win a hockey game,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “We played a hell of a game. We battled hard.”' … [Read more...] about Zucker scores hat trick, but Sabres drop back-and-forth game to Avs in OT
Mike Harrington: There was no holiday cheer for Sabres as December derailed their season
'Adams could not have known how December would turn out. Maybe you don’t make the playoffs in the final month of the calendar year − but you sure can knock yourself out of them.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: There was no holiday cheer for Sabres as December derailed their season
Sabres prospect Devon Levi evolving in Rochester, sparking surging Amerks
'His teammates’ commitment has wowed Levi, who joined Buffalo’s AHL affiliate in mid-November. The scorching Amerks have won four straight games and 11 of their last 13 entering Friday’s road contest against the Springfield Thunderbirds.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Devon Levi evolving in Rochester, sparking surging Amerks
Thursday's Colorado Coverage
Avalanche bring winning streak into home matchup against the Sabres (AP) Skating with the Sabres (ColoradoAvalanche.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Colorado Coverage
Sabres failing to take advantage of UPL's brilliant play: Takeaways from loss in Dallas
'For the second time in as many games, Luukkonen gave his teammates a chance to overcome a litany of mistakes. The Sabres’ power play came through two days earlier in St. Louis to extend their win streak to three, but they didn’t take advantage this time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres failing to take advantage of UPL’s brilliant play: Takeaways from loss in Dallas
Jason Zucker proving to be Sabres' best free-agent forward signing in decades
'“He’s someone that I’ve looked up to for years and I still look up to him to this day,” said Sabres winger Alex Tuch, who was Zucker’s teammate in Minnesota for six games late in February 2017. “He’s always had that pro mentality, and he’s talked to these younger guys in here about who he’s learned from over the years. It’s one thing for a guy to see a teammate doing certain … [Read more...] about Jason Zucker proving to be Sabres’ best free-agent forward signing in decades
Wednesday's Dallas Coverage
Thanks to patient approach, Dallas Stars ring in 2025 on right track with Sabres takedown (Dallas Morning News) Heika’s Take: Stars “stick with it,” ring in New Year with exciting win over Sabres (DallasStars.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Dallas Coverage
Wilson: Is Dylan Cozens a good trade target for the Flames?
'Cozens’ contract is also substantial. He inked a seven-year, $7.1-million per year deal after his apparent breakout in 2022-23, a number his current level of play does nothing to justify. It’s a deal that will be seen as a millstone unless he can take a substantial step forward.' … [Read more...] about Wilson: Is Dylan Cozens a good trade target for the Flames?
Wyatt Johnston scores go-ahead goal midway through 3rd period as Stars beat Sabres 4-2
'Sabres: Luukkonen made multiple point-blank saves while stopping Dallas’ first 20 shots on goal. ... Tage Thompson assisted on Zucker’s goal and has points in four consecutive games (two goals, three assists). He has 10 points in his last eight games against Dallas (three goals, seven assists). ... Zucker has scored in three of the last four games.' … [Read more...] about Wyatt Johnston scores go-ahead goal midway through 3rd period as Stars beat Sabres 4-2
Sabres' win streak stalls in Dallas
'The Dallas Stars earned a 4-2 victory at the American Airlines Center, thanks, in part, to dominating puck possession and winning 73.5% of their faceoff draws against the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ win streak stalls in Dallas
Opinion: Sabres have their three-game winning streak broken in Dallas
'The biggest thing to me in this game is the Sabres couldn’t get much going offensively because the passing wasn’t good at all. They still hung in there on the road against a better team, because Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was once again the best player on the ice.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres have their three-game winning streak broken in Dallas
Ruff feels puck management, timely scoring has helped Sabres' recent turnaround
'"First and foremost, puck management has gotten a lot better with our club, and we've got some timely scoring," said Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff during his weekly appearance on the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "Our power play has started to click a little bit. It's been a number of things that when you're losing, you can find a lot of different ways to lose, and we did. Now … [Read more...] about Ruff feels puck management, timely scoring has helped Sabres’ recent turnaround
4-game streak remains out of Sabres’ reach
'Wyatt Johnson tipped in the go-ahead goal with 8:32 left in the third period to beat the Sabres, who came in having won three in a row after halting their 13-game skid.' … [Read more...] about 4-game streak remains out of Sabres’ reach
Robertson gets goal, 2 assists, Stars edge Sabres
'“I feel like those times when we get frustrated, we’re not playing on the same page, it plays against us. I think that’s what happens when we don’t get the offense we want,” Luukkonen said. “We didn’t get power plays. I think that was just a tiny bit off in our game today to find a push. A couple of saves from me too here or there, and it would have been an overtime game. But … [Read more...] about Robertson gets goal, 2 assists, Stars edge Sabres