'The Buffalo Sabres were minutes from notching their fifth consecutive win at KeyBank Center. They held a one-goal lead for nearly 14 minutes of the third period. They had a quality scoring chance in the first 40 seconds of overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop second overtime loss in as many games, but remain optimistic
Archives for October 29, 2025
Back on the ice, Sabres defenseman Jacob Bryson awaits return to lineup
'Not being in the lineup right now isn’t an issue for Bryson, He is returning to the ice after a four-game absence, in part because he was in concussion protocol after he took a hit from Florida’s Jonah Gadjovich in Buffalo’s 3-0 win Oct. 18. Bryson returned to practice six days later, then participated in the morning skate Oct. 24 prior to a 5-3 win over Toronto, but remains … [Read more...] about Back on the ice, Sabres defenseman Jacob Bryson awaits return to lineup
Sabres blow late lead, lose in OT again; Josh Dunne, fourth-liners wreak havoc
'Still, if they hope to surge up the standings, they must start closing out games and burying their scoring chances in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow late lead, lose in OT again; Josh Dunne, fourth-liners wreak havoc
Sabres notes: Noah Ostlund looking for first point; Michael Kesselring debuts
'Ostlund began Tuesday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in KeyBank Center, his 12th outing with the Sabres, having registered zero points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Noah Ostlund looking for first point; Michael Kesselring debuts
Wednesday's Columbus Coverage
Miles Wood's two goals lead Columbus Blue Jackets to 4-3 overtime win over Buffalo Sabres (Columbus Dispatch) Miles Wood's goals a sight to behold in Columbus Blue Jackets' OT win: takeaways (Columbus Dispatch) Nothing wrong with Wood’s vision. Blue Jackets player returns from eye injury with 2 goals vs Sabres (AP) Blue Jackets determined to take next step with playoff … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Columbus Coverage
Wood scores 2 including winner in return from injury, lifting Blue Jackets to 4-3 win over Sabres
'Josh Doan, Ryan McLeod and Josh Dunne, with his first NHL career goal, scored for Buffalo, which is 4-1-2 in its past seven following an 0-3 start. Alex Lyon finished with 35 saves.' … [Read more...] about Wood scores 2 including winner in return from injury, lifting Blue Jackets to 4-3 win over Sabres
Sabres unable to hold on against Columbus in overtime loss
'The Buffalo Sabres were once again unable to preserve a third period lead, resulting in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to hold on against Columbus in overtime loss
Sabres blow another late third period lead to lose in overtime
'Buffalo started the season failing to get games against the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche and Montreal Canadiens to overtime for a point. Good teams would’ve found a way to get at least one point in many of those games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow another late third period lead to lose in overtime
Appert believes Sabres still have 'a lot of growth to do'
'"The last six games have been better. We still think we have a lot of growth to do. We didn't start the season how we wanted to. Now we're 4-1-1 in our last six games and we felt that we should have had two points in Toronto. You like getting a point on the road, but you know, you're up three to two in the last 10 minutes of that game. And those are games that we need to keep … [Read more...] about Appert believes Sabres still have ‘a lot of growth to do’
Wood scores twice in return, propels Blue Jackets past Sabres in OT
'“Maybe last year that would be a game we let a point slip away,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. There was a lot I liked about how we were playing in that third period. I mean, probably the goal we would’ve gave up last year would’ve been an odd-numbered rush, a 2-on-1 or something like that. … I think that part of the game has really changed, the high odd-man percentage rushes … [Read more...] about Wood scores twice in return, propels Blue Jackets past Sabres in OT
Sabres celebrate 2nd annual Bills Night
'Former Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson worked as the in-arena host all night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres celebrate 2nd annual Bills Night
Sabres overcome slow start, lose to Columbus in overtime
'The Buffalo Sabres held 2-1 and 3-2 leads in a back-and-forth contest with the Columbus Blue Jackets, but they ultimately lost 4-3 in overtime on Tuesday at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres overcome slow start, lose to Columbus in overtime