'Give the most significant credit to the Sabres’ ability to respond to adversity – and to be amused by it. That showed the character of the Sabres, which was hiding somewhere in the background of an 0-3 start to the season.' … [Read more...] about ‘Desperate’ Sabres tackle challenges to top Ottawa, 8-4, for first win of season
Archives for October 16, 2025
Sabres centers need to face facts on faceoffs after 0-3 start
'The Sabres are 30th among 32 teams in faceoff percentage at 41.6% in their first three games. Justin Danforth leads the Sabres in faceoff percentage (57.1%, 16 wins, 12 losses) and the forward has shuttled between the second, third and fourth lines in the Sabres’ first three games, at center and at wing. Thompson is at 50% (14-14), Kulich at 39% (16-25) and McLeod at 34% … [Read more...] about Sabres centers need to face facts on faceoffs after 0-3 start
Sabres roar back to beat Senators, earn first win: ‘Building came to life’
'McLeod said the “crowd just kind of erupted” after he scored.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back to beat Senators, earn first win: ‘Building came to life’
Sabres notes: Ryan McLeod, other forwards struggling early; Alexandar Georgiev practices with Rochester
'Jiri Kulich, the Sabres’ second-youngest forward, got singled out a bit by practicing as an extra before Wednesday’s game against the Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Ryan McLeod, other forwards struggling early; Alexandar Georgiev practices with Rochester
Thursday's Ottawa Coverage
Takeaways: Ottawa Senators take it on the chin in 8-4 loss to Buffalo Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Photo gallery (OttawaSenators.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage
Sabres beat the Senators 8-4 for their first victory of the season
'The Sabres broke through after being outscored 10-2 in losing three straight to open the season — falling 4-0 at home to the New York Rangers and 3-1 at Boston and at home against Colorado. They have never opened 0-4.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat the Senators 8-4 for their first victory of the season
Sabres take first lead of the season on a shot that rebounds in off glass
'On a first-period power play, Jack Quinn fired a one-timer from the slot that sailed just right and over the net, bounced off the glass and fluttered in off Ottawa goalie Leevi Merilainen’s back.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take first lead of the season on a shot that rebounds in off glass
Sabres Take First Lead of NHL Season by Scoring the Most Improbable Goal
'The Sabres got on the board first against Ottawa, though their go-ahead goal was anything but ordinary.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Take First Lead of NHL Season by Scoring the Most Improbable Goal
Sabres make lineup decision on disappointing Jiri Kulich
'"After a follow-up question, Lindy Ruff said Jiri Kulich will play tonight," wrote beat reporter Matthew Fairburn on X. "He wants to see how he responds. He also said this isn't about Kulich only. He's met with a lot of guys he feels the Sabres need more from."' … [Read more...] about Sabres make lineup decision on disappointing Jiri Kulich
Sabres beat Senators by the most improbable score of the NHL season
'The Sabres simply played their best game of the season so far.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Senators by the most improbable score of the NHL season
Sabres erupt for four-goal victory over Ottawa
'The Buffalo Sabres scored four straight goals in the second period, including a pair of Jason Zucker power play goals, to defeat the Ottawa Senators 8-4 on Wednesday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres erupt for four-goal victory over Ottawa
McLeod's shorthanded goal propels the Sabres to first win
'You should’ve felt the energy in this building and from the players. That tied the game 2-2 and the momentum was with the Sabres and their fans for the rest of the night.' … [Read more...] about McLeod’s shorthanded goal propels the Sabres to first win
Ruff: 'We need more from the guys who are in the lineup'
'"We need more out of the guys that are in the lineup. When the guys in the lineup get their chance, and usually a chance comes when somebody gets injured, you step up in the lineup. It's the chance you've been waiting for. We need guys to grab a hold of that and and take it right now."' … [Read more...] about Ruff: ‘We need more from the guys who are in the lineup’
New food options and upgrades at KeyBank Center as Buffalo Sabres hockey returns
'The Big Parm Thompson is one of the newest menu items, offered by La Nova. It's a two-foot-long hero with chicken parmesan and vodka sauce. It's inspired by Tage Thompson's pregame chicken parmesan meal.' … [Read more...] about New food options and upgrades at KeyBank Center as Buffalo Sabres hockey returns
Sabres discover scoring touch in first win of season
'Jack Quinn, Ryan McLeod, Jason Zucker each scored twice and Buffalo got additional goals from Alex Tuch and Jiri Kulich in an 8-4 win Wednesday night against the Ottawa Senators coming after the Sabres scored only twice in losing the first three games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres discover scoring touch in first win of season