'In a 5-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers that opened the season's longest road trip, the Sabres' marquee players weren't good enough. Not even close. That should be your biggest takeaway.' … [Read more...] about Analysis: Trouble for top players, Lindy’s rough challenge doom Sabres in dud of a road show opener
Archives for December 2025
Road trips the size of this Sabres jaunt can make or break a season
'There have been longer "road trips" in franchise history, although they have been broken up by returns home between games or a longer stretch of off days like an All-Star break. But in terms of consecutive games away from home, this one is the topper for quite a while.' … [Read more...] about Road trips the size of this Sabres jaunt can make or break a season
Sabres prospect Radim Mrtka named to Czechia's World Junior Championship team
'The Sabres selected Mrtka at No. 9 in June, and Mrkta had one goal and one assist in four preseason games with the Sabres. Mrtka opened the regular season with Rochester of the American Hockey League, and played in four games with the Amerks before he was returned to Seattle on Oct. 24.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Radim Mrtka named to Czechia’s World Junior Championship team
Sabres’ Bowen Byram scoring goals by playing aggressive style
'Byram, 24, has already scored five times in 26 games this season entering tonight’s road contest against the Philadelphia Flyers, a 16-goal pace over a full campaign.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bowen Byram scoring goals by playing aggressive style
Thursday's Philadelphia Coverage
Five Flyers score, including 3 goals in 59 seconds, in 5-2 win vs. the Buffalo Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers answer test, reel off three goals in 59 seconds to cruise past Sabres (NBC Sports Philadelphia) Flyers 3-Goal 1st Leads to Win Over Sabres (WENJ-FM) Postgame RAV4: Flyers Rattle Sabres, 5-2 (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Konecny, Cates, Brink each have goal and assist as Flyers beat Sabres 5-2 for 4th win in 5 games
'Jason Zucker and Bowen Byram scored for the Sabres, and Colten Ellis finished with 30 saves. Buffalo snapped a two-game win streak and lost for the fourth time in 10 games.' … [Read more...] about Konecny, Cates, Brink each have goal and assist as Flyers beat Sabres 5-2 for 4th win in 5 games
Another poor road effort sinks Sabres in Philadelphia
'Winners of two-straight games coming in, a six-game road trip kicked off tonight with another porous display of defense and passive shooting moments as the Philadelphia Flyers took care of business on home ice inside Xfinity Mobile Arena.' … [Read more...] about Another poor road effort sinks Sabres in Philadelphia
Sabres best players wilted in 5-2 loss in Philadelphia
'The Buffalo Sabres still haven’t won three straight games as they were pretty much run out of the building on Wednesday by the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2.' … [Read more...] about Sabres best players wilted in 5-2 loss in Philadelphia
Ruff after Norris' return to Sabres lineup: 'We saw a lot about what we've talked about'
'"I think we saw a lot about what we've talked about. A great speed guy that can find the holes, did a real nice job on the power play for us. I thought it was exactly what you want to see, exactly what we need," said Ruff on Tuesday during his weekly appearance with the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "I thought you got to see the speed up the middle. He almost broke free in the … [Read more...] about Ruff after Norris’ return to Sabres lineup: ‘We saw a lot about what we’ve talked about’
Sabres start long road trip with 5-2 loss in Philly
'The Flyers scored three goals within 59 seconds of the first period to win 5-2 on Wednesday night as the Sabres were unable to carry the momentum from consecutive wins in the opener of a six-game trip.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start long road trip with 5-2 loss in Philly
Flyers score 3 goals in under 1 minute, cruise past Sabres
'Jason Zucker and Bowen Byram scored for Buffalo (11-12-4), which was playing the first of a six-game road trip. Colten Ellis made 30 saves.' … [Read more...] about Flyers score 3 goals in under 1 minute, cruise past Sabres
Failed challenge, special teams cost Sabres in loss to Flyers
'“We knew it was going to be a light challenge, but at the same time, I’ve [seen] goals taken away that were a lot less than that,” said Ruff, who had that Benson play in mind when he made the call. “We felt that his stick got into our goalie’s blocker. Whether that was going to be enough or not, you couldn’t really tell. [Ellis] felt he was interfered with, and that’s part of … [Read more...] about Failed challenge, special teams cost Sabres in loss to Flyers
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks comeback falls short in overtime loss to Comets (Amerks.com) Comets Kick Off December with Dramatic 4-3 OT Win in Rochester (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: Whipping of Winnipeg is the kind of business Sabres have to take on the road
'But now they're going on the road, where they have just two wins all season, for six games in 13 days. Saturday night's shootout victory in Minnesota could be a big jump-start in that area.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Whipping of Winnipeg is the kind of business Sabres have to take on the road
Soft hands, smarts help Noah Ostlund, ‘The Masseuse,’ stick with Sabres
'“His hands are incredible,” Sabres winger Alex Tuch, Ostlund’s linemate, told the Times Herald following Tuesday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “So it’s really hard to give him a bad pass, honestly. He’s always picking up everything, he’s making some really good plays in tight areas.”' … [Read more...] about Soft hands, smarts help Noah Ostlund, ‘The Masseuse,’ stick with Sabres