'“When you talk about being in tight hockey games, instead of losing games, we're finding ways to win games,” said Ruff on Tuesday during his regular appearance with the “Jeremy and Joe Show” on WGR. “Last night’s game, I thought their goalie made a couple great saves in the third period, and we stayed around and played a real smart game, managed the puck really well. I think … [Read more...] about Ruff: Sabres ‘finding ways to win’ tight hockey games
Archives for March 2025
With Sabres’ physicality on the rise, Zach Benson fits right in
'“It’s part of my game – I get to the hard areas,” Benson said of his knack for post-whistle commotion. “I make it hard on opposing players. I try and get to the areas that they don’t want to defend. “Also, if I take a punch in the face, I want to punch someone else in the face.' … [Read more...] about With Sabres’ physicality on the rise, Zach Benson fits right in
Sabres snap 8-game road winless streak with well-rounded effort in Boston: 5 Takeaways
'It was the type of fast-paced, disciplined performance coach Lindy Ruff has wanted to see from his team on the road all season. Buffalo snapped an eight-game winless streak away from KeyBank Center dating to Jan. 21 and, as important, it limited an Atlantic Division opponent to only two goals. Luukkonen was perfect after Morgan Geekie scored on a breakaway with 4:47 left in … [Read more...] about Sabres snap 8-game road winless streak with well-rounded effort in Boston: 5 Takeaways
Brett Murray wants to give Sabres the same 'physicality' that he's used in Rochester
'The toughness, intensity and scoring touch Murray has shown as a 6-foot-5, 228-pound winger in the AHL earned the fourth-round draft pick his first audition with the Sabres since Dec. 15, 2023. He was expected to skate on a line with Peyton Krebs and Jack Quinn when Buffalo played Boston at the start of a four-game road trip.' … [Read more...] about Brett Murray wants to give Sabres the same ‘physicality’ that he’s used in Rochester
Bruins Notebook: Casey Mittelstadt reflects on time as a Sabre
'“Obviously you look back and if it doesn’t go exactly as you want, you probably would have changed things. I think everyone would say when they were young that they made some mistakes that they wish they would have done differently,” said Mittelstadt after the B’s morning skate on Monday. “I think a year and a half in was when I realized you’ve got to take this game very, very … [Read more...] about Bruins Notebook: Casey Mittelstadt reflects on time as a Sabre
Tuesday's Boston Coverage
Bruins continue funk with a third straight loss, this one in overtime to the last-place Sabres (Boston Globe) Should the Bruins’ struggling power play give newcomer Henri Jokiharju a shot? (Boston Globe) Bruins lose to Sabres in OT, 3-2 (Boston Herald) Bruins Notebook: Casey Mittelstadt reflects on time as a Sabre (Boston Herald) Sabres score in final seconds, beat Bruins … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Boston Coverage
Alex Tuch scores late in OT to lift the Sabres over the Bruins 3-2
'Peyton Krebs scored a power-play goal and Owen Power also had a goal for Buffalo. The Sabres’ last road win came on Jan. 21, at Vancouver.' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch scores late in OT to lift the Sabres over the Bruins 3-2
Sabres end road losing-streak with OT win in Boston
'Alex Tuch played hero in the dying seconds of overtime to help the Sabres beat the Bruins 3-2 at TD Garden.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end road losing-streak with OT win in Boston
Opinion: Power's three points helps Sabres to first road win in nine games
'Power has had two solid defensive games in a row, but in Boston he also added a goal and two assists. The goal in the second period tied the game at 2-2 and was his first in 21 games dating back to Jan. 17. He only had one point in his last nine games. The goal was a very nice setup from Ryan McLeod who went cross ice to find Power who beat Korpisalo with a very nice shot, but … [Read more...] about Opinion: Power’s three points helps Sabres to first road win in nine games
Tuch's late OT goal lifts Sabres past struggling Bruins
'Owen Power took a shot from the top of the left circle that hit Bruins defenseman Henri Jokiharju and Tuch before beating Joonas Korpisalo short side.' … [Read more...] about Tuch’s late OT goal lifts Sabres past struggling Bruins
Sabres rewarded for strong defensive effort with OT win over Bruins
'“I thought we played quick,” Ruff said. “We got out of the zone (in a) hurry. I thought we managed the puck really well.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rewarded for strong defensive effort with OT win over Bruins
Mike Harrington: Through his ups and downs, Rasmus Dahlin feels Sabres' improving vibe
'When you look forward, it’s a tough view. The Sabres are in Boston to meet the Bruins on Monday night in TD Garden, where they have lost 11 of their last 13 visits. Then, it’s on to three other teams in the playoff picture in Utah, Minnesota and West-leading Winnipeg.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Through his ups and downs, Rasmus Dahlin feels Sabres’ improving vibe
Sabres Notebook: Isak Rosen, Brett Murray called up due to injuries among forwards
'The Sabres headed for Boston after the workout to open a four-game road trip against the Bruins Monday night in TD Garden and they might be doing it without key players up front.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Isak Rosen, Brett Murray called up due to injuries among forwards
Sabres rookie Jiri Kulich in concussion protocol as JJ Peterka nears return
'Kulich left Saturday’s game after Vegas Golden Knights center Brett Howden hit him 9:25 into the second period. Following the contest, Ruff said the Czech was “doing pretty good.” He wasn’t, however, feeling as well Sunday. Meanwhile, injured forwards Josh Norris and JJ Peterka were expected to travel with the Sabres. Neither player practiced Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Jiri Kulich in concussion protocol as JJ Peterka nears return
Monday's Boston Coverage
Bruins vs. Sabres preview: Boston looks to snap skid against last-place Buffalo (Boston Globe) Sabres take on the Bruins following shootout victory (AP) Need to Know: Bruins vs. Sabres (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Boston Coverage