'Oleksiak’s goal at the 16:34 mark snapped a 3-all tie and came less than a minute after Buffalo’s Tage Thompson scored to erase a two-goal deficit.' … [Read more...] about Jamie Oleksiak’s goal in 2nd period snaps a tie and sends the Kraken to a 6-4 win over the Sabres
Archives for January 2025
Kraken too much to handle for Sabres
'The Buffalo Sabres have now been swept in three-of-four season series against the Seattle Kraken.' … [Read more...] about Kraken too much to handle for Sabres
Opinion: Sabres lose battles, which means a loss in Seattle
'Seattle scored three different times immediately after Buffalo had scored which is another huge weakness of this team. Jack Quinn’s shot went in off a Seattle player to make it 1-0, but former Sabre John Hayden along with Mitch Stephens completely outworked Nic Aube-Kubel, Bo Byram and Rasmus Dahlin to tie the game 27 seconds later.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres lose battles, which means a loss in Seattle
McCann has 3 points, Kraken score 6 to hold off Sabres
'“I thought most of the goals, every goal there was a lost battle,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “You’re not going to win games. You lose the net-front battle for goals, you lost below-the-goal-line battles. Almost 90 percent of their opportunities were on the hands of us not winning a battle.”' … [Read more...] about McCann has 3 points, Kraken score 6 to hold off Sabres
Sabres open western road trip with loss in Seattle
'“Every goal there was a lost battle,” Ruff said. “You’re not going to win games (losing battles). You lose the net-front battle for goals, you lost below-the-goal-line battles. Almost 90 percent of their opportunities were on the hands of us not winning a battle.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres open western road trip with loss in Seattle
Sabres notebook: Devon Levi likely to start in Seattle, but Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is doing well
'The Sabres aren’t officially tipping their hands on goaltending choices but their actions here Sunday said plenty. Coach Lindy Ruff said Luukkonen is not playing in Monday’s matinee against the Seattle Kraken, but the team clearly wouldn’t bring Levi this distance to have him serve as James Reimer’s backup. So the expectation is that Levi will get the call against the Kraken, … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Devon Levi likely to start in Seattle, but Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is doing well
Monday's Seattle Coverage
Kraken take on the Sabres after Schwartz’s hat trick (AP) Sabres (17-23-5) at Kraken (20-24-3) | 1 p.m. (SeattleKraken.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Seattle Coverage
Practice Report | McLeod's IR stint expected to be short-term
'“I know we got him on IR, but expect him back by the end of the week,” Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | McLeod’s IR stint expected to be short-term
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks come up short to Bears in weekend finale (Amerks.com) Bears Top Amerks, 5-4 (HersheyBears.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres call up Devon Levi to replace injured Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, put Ryan McLeod on IR
'McLeod is believed to have suffered a non-contact lower-body injury in practice Thursday and pushed through Friday's game. He played only 16:56 and had one shot on goal in Buffalo's 5-2 defeat.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up Devon Levi to replace injured Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, put Ryan McLeod on IR
Sabres recall goalie Devon Levi, place Ryan McLeod on injured reserve
'Penguins star Evgeni Malkin hit Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in the head in Friday’s second period, earning a goalie interference penalty. After sitting on the ice for a moment and talking to the trainer, Luukkonen stayed in the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall goalie Devon Levi, place Ryan McLeod on injured reserve
Devon Levi called up for Sabres' four-game Western road trip
'Goalie Devon Levi was called up from the Rochester Americans on Saturday, ahead of Buffalo's four-game road trip this upcoming week out West. To make room for Levi, Ryan McLeod was put on Injured Reserve, meaning he will not play at all in the upcoming four games.' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi called up for Sabres’ four-game Western road trip
Sabres put Ryan McLeod on IR, call up goalie Devon Levi for road trip
'McLeod skated 16:56 of ice time as Buffalo’s top-line center in Friday night’s 5-2 loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins, after producing his first career hat trick in Wednesday’s 4-2 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes. It’s unclear when McLeod sustained his injury, but he reportedly took an awkward fall in practice on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres put Ryan McLeod on IR, call up goalie Devon Levi for road trip
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Power-play helps Amerks flip the script on Phantoms (Amerks.com) Amerks Power Past Phantoms (PhantomsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Alex Nedeljkovic lifts Penguins with historic game while UPL struggles for Sabres in loss
'“They took advantage of our big mistakes on the PK,” lamented Lindy Ruff. “They made the same mistakes, and we didn’t take advantage. You either get a big save, or you don’t get a save. We needed a save. We probably needed a save at the start of the third period.”' … [Read more...] about Alex Nedeljkovic lifts Penguins with historic game while UPL struggles for Sabres in loss