'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
Archives for October 2025
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
Sabres score 8 goals, defeat Senators for 1st win
'“I think we were a desperate group tonight, haven’t gotten the results we’ve wanted," McLeod said. "We haven’t really played the game we wanted, either, and I think tonight’s kind of a staple going forward for us that we should keep building on.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 8 goals, defeat Senators for 1st win
‘Smiling, hooting and hollering,’ Sabres break out for 1st win
'What ensued over the next 10 minutes flipped the game on its head, put a charge into the KeyBank Center crowd and led to an 8-4 Sabres win, their first of the season.' … [Read more...] about ‘Smiling, hooting and hollering,’ Sabres break out for 1st win
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Undrafted to Team Captain: Meet Amerks defenseman Zach Metsa (WROC-TV) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Zach Benson may crack lineup as trio of injured Sabres return to practice
'“I went and got stitches and it kind of kept blowing up on me,” said Benson, the winger who could make his season debut Wednesday in the home game against the Ottawa Senators. “It got to the point where I thought it would be best to go to the emergency room and thankfully I did. I had to get some blood removed from my face and I’m thankful for the doctors and the care I had."' … [Read more...] about Zach Benson may crack lineup as trio of injured Sabres return to practice
Sabres could scratch Jiri Kulich: ‘Hasn’t been good enough’
'In Tuesday’s practice, Kulich, 21, skated alongside Jordan Greenway and Mason Geertsen, a strong sign he could be benched for Tuesday’s game against the Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could scratch Jiri Kulich: ‘Hasn’t been good enough’
After brief hospitalization, Sabres’ Zach Benson ready to play; UPL, Jordan Greenway also return practice
'Coach Lindy Ruff said he expects Benson, who was hospitalized last week after a puck cut his face in practice, to play Wednesday against the Ottawa Senators in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about After brief hospitalization, Sabres’ Zach Benson ready to play; UPL, Jordan Greenway also return practice
Wednesday's Ottawa Coverage
Buffalo takes losing streak into game against Ottawa (AP) Hot in the dot: Sens look to continue faceoff prowess in Buffalo (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Ottawa Coverage
Sabres getting healthier with three players returning to practice
'Forwards Zach Benson and Jordan Greenway, as well as goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen were all on the ice, with Benson being the only one that has a chance to play Wednesday against the Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about Sabres getting healthier with three players returning to practice
Sabres fans express frustrations over ugly start to 2025-26 season
'"The atmosphere inside reflects that. It's dead in there. It's like basically being in a library watching them play," said Steve from East Amherst with WBEN. "We left early, because we knew there was no chance they were going to come back..' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans express frustrations over ugly start to 2025-26 season
Sabres’ Benson, Luukkonen and Greenway return to practice
'Six key players have been out due to injury, but the Buffalo Sabres got a boost during Tuesday’s practice as Zach Benson (face), Jordan Greenway (middle body) and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (lower body) all returned to the KeyBank Center ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Benson, Luukkonen and Greenway return to practice