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
Archives for October 2025
Saturday's Toronto Coverage (Part II)
Sabres visit the Maple Leafs after Samuelsson’s 2-goal game (AP) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage (Part II)
‘We’re on a bit of a heater right now’: Mattias Samuelsson, Alex Tuch tandem to lead Sabres past Toronto
'“That was a big point for me this year, to get involved,” said Samuelsson, who also blocked four shots and had a plus-4 rating against the Maple Leafs. “Obviously, I’m not some offensive defenseman like Ras (Rasmus Dahlin) but you can get up and be the ‘four man’ and get your chances here and there.”' … [Read more...] about ‘We’re on a bit of a heater right now’: Mattias Samuelsson, Alex Tuch tandem to lead Sabres past Toronto
‘It's a good problem to have’: Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, on carrying three goalies
'Luukkonen was on the ice for the Friday morning skate at KeyBank Center, ahead of the Sabres’ 7 p.m. home game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Back in his usual stall at the entrance to the Sabres locker room, Luukkonen deemed himself “completely fine."' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a good problem to have’: Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, on carrying three goalies
Sabres reassign first-round pick Radim Mrtka from Rochester of AHL to Seattle of WHL
'The 6-foot-6 defenseman from Hadlickuv Brod, Czechia, had one assist, three shots on goal and seven minutes in penalties in four games with the Amerks. He scored a goal with an assist in four preseason games with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reassign first-round pick Radim Mrtka from Rochester of AHL to Seattle of WHL
Erik Brady: Buffalo and Toronto have a longtime love-hate relationship. Take tonight, for example
'We've hated the Leafs since the Sabres were born as an expansion team, with Punch Imlach at the helm, in 1970. He coached the Leafs to their last Stanley Cup, in 1967 – and then, when they fired him two years later, he took the job in Buffalo to spite them. Sabres fans carry the grudge to this day.' … [Read more...] about Erik Brady: Buffalo and Toronto have a longtime love-hate relationship. Take tonight, for example
Mattias Samuelsson scores two goals as Sabres down Maple Leafs; Buffalo likely to make recall
'If he keeps playing aggressively like he did against Toronto, he might regularly contribute offense. His goals during the Sabres’ fourth win in their last five games had nothing to do with luck.' … [Read more...] about Mattias Samuelsson scores two goals as Sabres down Maple Leafs; Buffalo likely to make recall
Following trade, injury, Sabres’ Michael Kesselring excited to be healthy
'“I know I was a big acquisition this summer and stuff like that, and I really feel this is a year I can prove myself. But it just got to the point where I was going to hurt myself more.”' … [Read more...] about Following trade, injury, Sabres’ Michael Kesselring excited to be healthy
Saturday's Toronto Coverage (Part I)
Fast-depleting Maple Leafs lineup defeated in Buffalo to start home-and-home (Toronto Sun) Goalie Joseph Woll to rejoin Maple Leafs practice in coming days (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs vs. Sabres: Fears for William Nylander after loss in Buffalo (Toronto Star) Joseph Woll nears return to Maple Leafs net after personal leave (Toronto Star) Maple Leafs ready to welcome back … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage (Part I)
Sabres: A threesome in front of the net... without Devon Levi
'The Dollard-des-Ormeaux native has been doing a great job with the farm club for just over two years, but he hasn't been able to translate his success to the National Hockey League. The 23-year-old played 39 games with the Sabres, posting a 17-17-2 record, a 3.29 goals-against average, and a .894 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres: A threesome in front of the net… without Devon Levi
Samuelsson scores twice and Tuch adds short-handed goal in Sabres’ 5-3 win over Maple Leafs
'Alex Tuch’s short-handed breakaway goal with 3:01 left sealed the win, and came immediately after Buffalo goalie Alex Lyon stopped Matias Maccelli’s one-timer in front.' … [Read more...] about Samuelsson scores twice and Tuch adds short-handed goal in Sabres’ 5-3 win over Maple Leafs
Sabres stay strong at home with win over Leafs
'Mattias Samuelsson scored twice and Alex Tuch sealed the win with a short handed goal in the final moments to stave off Toronto's push to tie the game late. Alex Lyon stopped 30 shots in the victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stay strong at home with win over Leafs
Sabres win fourth in five games with Samuelsson leading the way
'Mattias Samuelsson was determined to be a much better hockey player this season and it has been mission accomplished. He said one of the things he was challenged to improve on was reading the play and getting up into the rush to be the fourth man. He had his first two-goal NHL game thanks to that, including the goal that put the Sabres ahead at 4:38 of the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win fourth in five games with Samuelsson leading the way
Buffalo Sabres beat Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3; have won four of their last five games
'I thought the Sabres played a great third period. Despite an early goal from Toronto cutting into their lead, the Sabres locked things down, pushed play at the other end of the ice, and were ultimately rewarded with a huge sequence from Alex Lyon and Alex Tuch.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres beat Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3; have won four of their last five games
Mattias Samuelsson scores 2 as Sabres beat Maple Leafs to even record at .500
'With a .500 record for the first time this season, the Sabres (4-4-0) moved past the Maple Leafs (3-4-1) and Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers (4-5-0) into third place in the Atlantic Division. After struggling to produce just two goals over a three-game skid at the start, Buffalo has scored 22 over the past five games.' … [Read more...] about Mattias Samuelsson scores 2 as Sabres beat Maple Leafs to even record at .500