'“I’m totally surprised by that,” center Peyton Krebs said of Samuelsson’s scoring aptitude, with a pronounced grin. “He’s put some work in. He’s a workhorse. He plays hard in the D-zone and when you do that, you’re going to get offensive touches, because you’re not in the D-zone. He’s been playing really good hockey at both ends of the ice, and he’s been one of our best … [Read more...] about Mattias Samuelsson leads Sabres to 4-1 win against Boston. Now, they’re in line for nine in a row
Archives for December 28, 2025
Inside the NHL: Success against Atlantic opponents bodes well for Sabres
'The Sabres entered the visit by the Bruins with a 6-2-2 record against the Atlantic − the best mark of any team within the division.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Success against Atlantic opponents bodes well for Sabres
With Rasmus Dahlin out against Bruins, Mattias Samuelsson steps up as Sabres extend win streak to eight games
'“I think confidence plays a big part in it, and just trusting yourself when you get chances that you can create, make plays,” he said of his offensive exploits. “For me, as a defenseman, you don’t only have to play defense, you can get involved.”' … [Read more...] about With Rasmus Dahlin out against Bruins, Mattias Samuelsson steps up as Sabres extend win streak to eight games
Jason Zucker thrilled to see Sabres on hot streak, eyes return from injuries
'“It’s been terrible watching, but it’s been great to see everyone playing well throughout the lineup,” Zucker said. “Everyone from the goaltenders on out are playing really well, and it’s … something that we needed, and now we kind of use that momentum moving forward here after the (Christmas) break.”' … [Read more...] about Jason Zucker thrilled to see Sabres on hot streak, eyes return from injuries
Sunday's Boston Coverage
Bruins fall to streaking Sabres, suffer fifth straight loss in first game after holiday break (Boston Globe) Bruins arrive late to Buffalo following holiday break and skip day-of-game skate, but ‘ready to go’ against Sabres (Boston Globe) Bruins keep on losing, fall to red-hot Sabres, 4-1 (Boston Herald) Bruins come out of break with loss to Sabres (WBZ-FM) 3 Stars: Bruins … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage
Samuelsson’s three-point game leads Sabres to 8th straight win, 4-1 over Bruins
'Samuelsson’s three-point night came together in a three-goal second period with assists on goals by Ryan McLeod and Peyton Krebs.' … [Read more...] about Samuelsson’s three-point game leads Sabres to 8th straight win, 4-1 over Bruins
Sabres win eighth straight with 4-1 victory over Boston
'Buffalo blitzed the Bruins early in the second period to flip their one-goal deficit into a two-goal advantage. Ryan McLeod scored the game-tying goal less than two minutes into the second period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win eighth straight with 4-1 victory over Boston
Sabres winning streak reaches eight
'Mattias Samuelsson had a goal and two assists and continues to be Buffalo’s best defenseman from start to finish. On the goal that tied the game 1-1 early in the second period, Samuelsson made a big hit along the wall to not only kill the play, but he immediately grabbed the puck and started up ice. He made a perfect pass to Jack Quinn who sent in Ryan McLeod for the goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres winning streak reaches eight
Great 8: Sabres extend win streak to move closer to playoff position
'Playing without captain Rasmus Dahlin in the lineup, Buffalo’s other top-pair defenseman Mattias Samuelsson stepped up with a goal and two assists for the first three-point game of his career as Buffalo won its eighth game in a row, 4-1 against the Boston Bruins in front of a festive crowd at sold-out KeyBank Center on Saturday night.' … [Read more...] about Great 8: Sabres extend win streak to move closer to playoff position
Sabres stay hot, top Bruins for 8th straight win
'“I don’t think many guys felt very good in the start of the first, but I think in the second, we especially found our legs there,” Samuelsson said. “And you saw the surge offensively that we’re capable of when we play a fast game and keep the tempo up, attack, keep them on their heels. That’s the fun brand of hockey, that’s what wins us games.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres stay hot, top Bruins for 8th straight win
Points, hits, matchup defense; Samuelsson does it all as Sabres’ streak reaches 8
'“I just tried to step up any way I could, play a lot of minutes in his absence and try to help the team win,” said Samuelsson, who added to single-season career highs in goals (6) and assists (12). “If that was block 10 shots and play good defense, then I would’ve done that, but lucky enough to chip in offensively.”' … [Read more...] about Points, hits, matchup defense; Samuelsson does it all as Sabres’ streak reaches 8
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks close out homestand with overtime loss to Monsters (Amerks.com) Monsters roar back to beat Americans 4-3 in overtime (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage