'“It’s a willingness to continue to try to get better,” Ruff said. “Let’s not live on that last win. Let’s look at that next game and, how can we be better? Approaching every game is a challenge, not getting too high about the game we previously played, putting that away, enjoying it for that moment of time, but putting it away and being ready to go.”' … [Read more...] about ‘We want to prove people wrong’: Sabres prepare to match team history
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Sabres goalie Alex Lyon misses practice with lower-body injury
'“Really late in the game, which is unfortunate,” Ruff, whose Sabres carry a nine-game win streak into Wednesday’s game against the Stars, told reporters in Dallas.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Alex Lyon misses practice with lower-body injury
Wednesday's Dallas Coverage
Stars-Sabres preview: Dallas aims to start 2026 off on the right foot vs. Buffalo (Dallas Morning News) Sabres take on the Stars on 9-game winning streak (AP) Game Day Guide: Stars vs Sabres (DallasStars.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Dallas Coverage
Appert: Sabres 'finding ways to win close games' during nine-game winning streak
'"The commonality is the resilience that you need to have to win close games," said Appert on Tuesday during an appearance with the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "You're not going to have your 'A' game all the time. Right now on the schedule in the NHL, you're playing pretty much every other day. [Monday] night was a good example of what I mean by resilience. We scored to go up … [Read more...] about Appert: Sabres ‘finding ways to win close games’ during nine-game winning streak
Inside the numbers from the Sabres' 9-game winning streak
'The Sabres have allowed the fewest goals per game in the NHL since their streak began. They’ve held opponents to three or fewer goals in each of the nine contests.' … [Read more...] about Inside the numbers from the Sabres’ 9-game winning streak
How fine is nine: Zach Benson’s third period goal puts Sabres in reach of tying franchise record
'“We kind of weathered the storm,” Sabres wing Alex Tuch said. “I thought they came out with a little more emotion and attention to detail and they were physical but you know what? We started pushing back a little bit."' … [Read more...] about How fine is nine: Zach Benson’s third period goal puts Sabres in reach of tying franchise record
Sabres forward Josh Dunne ready for hometown debut in St. Louis
'Dunne expected his St. Louis contingent to show out at Enterprise Center. He anticipated over the weekend that at least 50 to 100 family members and friends would attend the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Josh Dunne ready for hometown debut in St. Louis
Sabres’ Josh Norris displays desperation after breaking stick against Bruins
'“Just did everything in my power to make sure we didn’t get scored on, really,” Norris told the Times Herald following Sunday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “I think at that point, you’re just trying not to get scored on. And then once the play kind of died down a little bit, I just tried to get back to the bench as quick as I could.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Josh Norris displays desperation after breaking stick against Bruins
Tuesday's Saint Louis Coverage
Blues lose 4-2 as Buffalo picks up 9th straight win (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Blues forward Pius Suter out four weeks with right ankle injury (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Photo gallery (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Photo gallery (StLouisBlues.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Saint Louis Coverage
Tuch scores in 3rd period, Sabres beat Blues 4-2 for 9th straight victory
'Lyon has started seven games during Buffalo’s nine-game surge, stopping 170 of 185 shots for a .919 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Tuch scores in 3rd period, Sabres beat Blues 4-2 for 9th straight victory
Sabres' win streak hits nine with victory in St. Louis
'The Buffalo Sabres played comeback in St. Louis on Monday night, overcoming a 2-1 second-period deficit to rally for three unanswered goals in a 4-2 win over the Blues at Enterprise Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ win streak hits nine with victory in St. Louis
Sabres defeat Blues, extend winning streak to 9
'Benson made it 3-2 at the side of the net. Blues forward Dalibor Dvorsky broke up Ryan McLeod's centering pass for Jack Quinn, but the puck popped over to the right post, where Benson batted it into the open net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Blues, extend winning streak to 9
'We're relentless right now' | Sabres overcome early deficit for 9th straight win
'“I think we outplayed them in the second,” coach Lindy Ruff said. “We turned the game in our direction. We stacked a bunch of good shifts together in the O-zone. And I thought we followed it up with an even better third period.”' … [Read more...] about ‘We’re relentless right now’ | Sabres overcome early deficit for 9th straight win
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks flip the script on Monsters to split home-and-home (Amerks.com) Monsters late rally falls short in 4-3 overtime loss to Amerks (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: The fans are ready to roar and Sabres are giving them the reasons to do it
'This is different. The Sabres are hounding pucks all over the ice. They're dominating along the wall. The forecheck is so aggressive that opposing defenses are constantly looking over their shoulder at where the next hit is coming from. There are timely goals and key saves. There's no panic in the Sabres' game when things get tight.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The fans are ready to roar and Sabres are giving them the reasons to do it