'“For us, right now, it’s must-wins,” said Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin, who scored a goal and had an assist against the Canucks. “Maybe it’s a little mental thing but today was unbelievable. I couldn’t even count how many blocked shots and poke checks and all that stuff. Puck management. It was great.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Desperation’ fuels Sabres in third period of win at Vancouver
Archives for December 12, 2025
Sabres give Williamsville’s Trevor Kuntar welcome wake-up call
'“I can’t say how special this is,” Kuntar said. “Just telling my family was amazing. A dream come true. A lot of people dream of just playing in the NHL, but I dreamed of playing in the NHL, for the Sabres, and winning for the Sabres. That’s something I look forward to doing … and that’s been my dream."' … [Read more...] about Sabres give Williamsville’s Trevor Kuntar welcome wake-up call
Trevor Kuntar ran with career-changing opportunity in Rochester to earn NHL contract and chance with Sabres
'“I know what I’m capable of, I know the work that I put in, and … I just feel like I was working for that opportunity,” Kuntar told the Times Herald following Tuesday’s practice in Blue Cross Arena. “And this coaching staff, they gave me that opportunity, and I’m just so thankful for that. I’m trying to prove everyone right that has given me these opportunities and do good by … [Read more...] about Trevor Kuntar ran with career-changing opportunity in Rochester to earn NHL contract and chance with Sabres
Friday's Vancouver Coverage
Canucks Player Grades: Thatcher Demko shows some rust, win was a must, but 3-2 loss to Sabres (Vancouver Province) 'We're on the wrong side of things': Frustration grows for Vancouver Canucks (CP) Canucks sink deeper with loss to Sabres (Sportsnet) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Vancouver Coverage
Dahlin puts up two points, Buffalo Sabres rattle out 3-2 win over Vancouver Canucks
'Tage Thompson also had a goal and a helper for the Sabres (13-14-4), and Zach Benson scored his first of the season to round out the scoring.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin puts up two points, Buffalo Sabres rattle out 3-2 win over Vancouver Canucks
Sabres lock it down to beat Canucks in Vancouver
'Zach Benson was finally able to net his first goal of the season and first tally since March of last season. His second-period goal ended up being the game-winner for the Buffalo Sabres in a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lock it down to beat Canucks in Vancouver
Opinion: Lyon steals show, two points for Sabres in Vancouver
'Alex Lyon was spectacular on Thursday, and stole the Sabres a hockey game. However, the team also showed a lot of desperation, blocking a season-high 26 shots. Vancouver outshot the Sabres in the third period, 12-2, and 32-15 overall. The shot attempts were 84-37 in favor of the Canucks.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Lyon steals show, two points for Sabres in Vancouver
Opinion: Sabres 'Last 5': Same ol' Sabres
'Both teams seemed content to let the rest of the game tick away with no real push, and the final buzzer put the Sabres out of their misery. An embarrassing loss after a great win, an all too familiar story for these Sabres as their season is slipping away.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres ‘Last 5′: Same ol’ Sabres
Thompson has goal, assist, Sabres hold off Canucks
'“I feel like we're understanding road games better now,” Dahlin said. “We're keeping it simple, taking advantage of special teams and then (heck) of a goalie today, so a lot of good things.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson has goal, assist, Sabres hold off Canucks
Hungry for a win, Sabres eat 26 pucks to beat Canucks
'“We just played so desperately; I think that was pretty evident,” goaltender Alex Lyon said. “In the third there, they pushed really hard – got to give a lot of credit to them – but the guys did a great job of locking down the house.”' … [Read more...] about Hungry for a win, Sabres eat 26 pucks to beat Canucks
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks to bring back Teddy Bear Toss night next week during home game against Senators (WHEC-TV) Join the Amerks for Teddy Bear Toss Night on Friday, Dec. 19 at Blue Cross Arena (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage