'The Sabres outshot the Bruins, 40-22, and out-attempted them, 69-59. They outhit Boston, 25-12, and bested the B's in blocked shots, 19-7. Scoring chances were 38-24 and high-danger chances were 19-8 (as per Natural Stat Trick). At 5-on-5, Buffalo had an astonishing 74.1% of the expected goals. And still lost.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ big rally rings hollow after third straight OT loss
Archives for October 2025
Sabres notebook: Jordan Greenway pumped to return, especially in Boston
'"My game will be no different because I've dealt with a couple surgeries, a couple injuries," Greenway promised reporters after practice in Buffalo on Wednesday. "I will be the exact same player as I was before I got these injuries. There will be no holding back. I'll be the physical guy that I am."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Jordan Greenway pumped to return, especially in Boston
Sabres make self-assessment as they cross 10-game threshold
'The Sabres have shown some recent success in games by creating a net-front presence, particularly from left wings Josh Doan and Jason Zucker. Doan has seven points in his last seven games, and he and Zucker make a point to create traffic in front of an opposing goaltender.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make self-assessment as they cross 10-game threshold
Sabres send forward prospect back to Rochester Amerks
'The Swede’s effort in Tuesday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets impressed Ruff, who recently placed him on a scoring line between Jason Zucker and Jack Quinn.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send forward prospect back to Rochester Amerks
Friday's Boston Coverage
After blowing two-goal lead in the third period, Bruins need overtime to beat Sabres (Boston Globe) Bruins center Elias Lindholm leaves game after suffering lower-body injury against Sabres (Boston Globe) Bruins defenseman Jordan Harris has ankle surgery, expected to miss a couple of months (Boston Globe) Bruins beat Sabres, 4-3, in OT (Boston Herald) Bruins notebook: … [Read more...] about Friday’s Boston Coverage
Marat Khusnutdinov scores in OT, Morgan Geekie has goal in 6th straight as Bruins beat Sabres 4-3
'Alex Tuch’s goal with 5:35 left in regulation tied it, wiping out Buffalo’s two-goal deficit in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Marat Khusnutdinov scores in OT, Morgan Geekie has goal in 6th straight as Bruins beat Sabres 4-3
Sabres drop third-straight OT decision at Boston
'Then, with 5:35 left in regulation the Sabres climbed all the way back even. Dahlin located Alex Tuch flying down the slot, and the give-and-go paid dividends as Tuch evened the score three goals apiece with a dandy.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop third-straight OT decision at Boston
Sabres blow another chance for a win losing in overtime
'Buffalo now has three straight overtime losses and it’s the team leaders and the players that they count on the most that are screwing up games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow another chance for a win losing in overtime
Opinion: Sabres 'Last 5': Buffalo stashes six points
'Over the course of the 2025-26 Buffalo Sabres season, we’ll be looking back after every five games, inspired by head coach Lindy Ruff’s philosophy of gaining six points out of a possible 10 in every five-game stretch.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres ‘Last 5’: Buffalo stashes six points
Sabres upended in Boston, 0-fer October on the road but take another point from OT loss
'Buffalo had a 40 to 22 advantage in shots on goal Thursday night but lost 4-3. A third consecutive overtime loss puts the Sabres record at 4-4-3 after 11 games with an 0-3-1 record away from KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres upended in Boston, 0-fer October on the road but take another point from OT loss
Khusnutdinov, Bruins recover to defeat Sabres in OT
'Buffalo scored twice in 7:25 to tie the game in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Khusnutdinov, Bruins recover to defeat Sabres in OT
‘We didn’t finish’ | Sabres come back in Boston, can’t break through in OT
'The Sabres have dropped three straight games in the 3-on-3 period. In this one, after Buffalo killed the remainder of a Boston power play, Rasmus Dahlin rushed up ice but lost control of a bouncing puck inside the offensive blue line. Marat Khusnutdinov took it the other way and scored the overtime winner.' … [Read more...] about ‘We didn’t finish’ | Sabres come back in Boston, can’t break through in OT
Mike Harrington: Even with OT missteps, Sabres are on a good path through first 10 games
'Overall at 4-4-2, the Sabres are slightly behind where you'd like them to be. They got 10 points in the first 10-game segment, and the goal should be 12 for as many 10-gamers as possible. If you did it in all eight of them, that would be 96 points and likely plenty of wiggle room to make the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Even with OT missteps, Sabres are on a good path through first 10 games
Heavy game helping Josh Dunne make strong case to stick with Sabres
'“That’s my identity as a player is puck protecting and (to) use my strengths and use my body,” Dunne said following Wednesday’s practice in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Heavy game helping Josh Dunne make strong case to stick with Sabres
After second surgery, long wait, Sabres’ Jordan Greenway ready to play
'“So we get him back in, get him running. He’s had a lot of time off. I don’t think it’s going to be easy stepping in, but I think he’ll make an impact for us.”' … [Read more...] about After second surgery, long wait, Sabres’ Jordan Greenway ready to play