'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
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Michael Kesselring expected to debut this week with Sabres, Colten Ellis makes quick return
'“It was a first for me,” said Kesselring, who has missed the first nine games due to an unspecified injury. “It’s the longest I’ve ever been out with an injury, so it was tough sometimes, but at the end of the day, it really wasn’t that long, compared to what some guys have to go through.' … [Read more...] about Michael Kesselring expected to debut this week with Sabres, Colten Ellis makes quick return
Sabres goalies Colten Ellis, Alex Lyon and UPL all battling for starts
'After just one game, carrying an extra goalie paid off for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalies Colten Ellis, Alex Lyon and UPL all battling for starts
Sabres could have four injured players back by end of week
'Defensemen Michael Kesselring and Jacob Bryson, goalie Colten Ellis and winger Jordan Greenway all practiced in contact jerseys Monday in KeyBank Center, where the Sabres host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could have four injured players back by end of week
Tuesday's Columbus Coverage
Sabres host the Blue Jackets after Thompson’s 2-goal game (AP) Preview: Blue Jackets hit the road again to take on Sabres (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Columbus Coverage
How good are Sabres after going 4-1-1?
'After the 13 game winless streak the Sabres went 25-20-3 for 53 points. That would not have been enough to make the playoffs at that pace. That pace during those 48 games had the Sabres in 10th place in the Conference, three points in back of the Detroit Red Wings for the eighth and final playoff spot and one point in back of the Panthers.' … [Read more...] about How good are Sabres after going 4-1-1?
Anticipation builds for Kesselring’s season debut
'The 25-year-old had never missed substantial time due to injury. He initially tried playing through this one, appearing in three preseason games and flashing some early chemistry with his new Sabres teammates. As one of the new guys in the room, the headline acquisition in a major June trade with Utah, Kesselring was eager to make an impact.' … [Read more...] about Anticipation builds for Kesselring’s season debut
Sabres lose in OT to Toronto in UPL's debut, but 'we're not going to get pushed around'
'“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’
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