'“Tonight, in a game where there’s not as many shots, it’s almost harder for a goalie to kind of get into a rhythm,” said Thompson, who scored two goals Saturday, bringing his points total to eight (four goals, four assists). “I don’t want to speak for a goalie, but when it’s a higher-shot-volume game, you can usually get into a rhythm, feel the puck a little bit more, and your … [Read more...] about Sabres lose in OT to Toronto in UPL’s debut, but ‘we’re not going to get pushed around’
Archives for October 26, 2025
Mike Harrington: Creaky Atlantic Division full of struggling teams is exactly what Sabres need
'Buffalo has 22 goals while going 4-1 in the five games since. When you average 4.4 goals per night, you're going to win most of the time. You don't need No. 77 cheating for offense and floating all over the ice.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Creaky Atlantic Division full of struggling teams is exactly what Sabres need
Sabres put up fight, lose to Maple Leafs in OT; UPL replaces injured Colten Ellis
'“Getting one on the road in Toronto is big, something to build off of,” Tuch said. “I think if we bear down in some areas, we probably get that second point. But proud of the group.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres put up fight, lose to Maple Leafs in OT; UPL replaces injured Colten Ellis
Sunday's Toronto Coverage
Tavares, McCabe lead the way as Maple Leafs win in OT, end losing streak (Toronto Sun) Cayden Primeau gets his most important win as Maple Leafs backup (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs, Sabres exemplify tougher Atlantic turf war this year (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs vs. Sabres: John Tavares’s 499th goal snaps Toronto’s three-game skid (Toronto Star) 'He loves the Leafs': Tavares … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Toronto Coverage
Tavares scores 499th goal, Maple Leafs top Sabres in 4-3 overtime
'Tage Thompson scored twice and Bowen Byram had a single for Buffalo (4-4-1). Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 18 shots for the Sabres, who entered having won four of their last five.' … [Read more...] about Tavares scores 499th goal, Maple Leafs top Sabres in 4-3 overtime
Sabres let one slip away in Toronto
'With a chance to sweep a weekend "home and home" series over the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Buffalo Sabres stumbled late at Scotiabank Arena. Leading with less than seven-minutes to play, the Sabres coughed up the game-tying and, later on, overtime-winning goal in a 4-3 defeat on Saturday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres let one slip away in Toronto
Tavares scores 499th NHL goal in OT, Maple Leafs top Sabres to end 3-game skid
'“Getting three of four points is good,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “I think the way we played is a big step for us, playing on the road and making sure you get points. Points are important.”' … [Read more...] about Tavares scores 499th NHL goal in OT, Maple Leafs top Sabres to end 3-game skid
Sabres come away with hard-fought point in OT loss to Leafs
'“I liked our game, and I think we’ve got to continue to do the things that are getting us to this point,” Thompson said. “Obviously you want the two points, but overall, we can be really happy with our effort in the last two games.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres come away with hard-fought point in OT loss to Leafs
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks top Monsters in overtime for third straight win (Amerks.com) Monsters snag point in 4-3 overtime loss to Amerks (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage