'“We’re really playing heavy in front of the net, and taking away second chances,” Luukkonen said. “As a goalie, when the game is predictable, you feel comfortable and confident playing, so I think I feel that way right now, but most of it is because the team is playing really well in front of me."' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Tage Thompson team to lead Sabres to 10th consecutive win
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Sabres goalie Alex Lyon to be out with lower-body injury for 'a bit of time'
'Lyon completed the game and made 16 saves, but did not skate Tuesday with the Sabres during practice in Dallas, and was not on the ice for the morning skate ahead of the Sabres’ 8 p.m. ET game Wednesday against the Stars.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Alex Lyon to be out with lower-body injury for ‘a bit of time’
Sabres beat Stars to extend win streak to 10 games, move into playoff spot
'In tying the franchise record for most consecutive wins and moving into the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference, the Sabres disposed of one of the NHL’s heavyweights.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Stars to extend win streak to 10 games, move into playoff spot
Sabres send injured Alex Lyon back to Buffalo: ‘Going to be a bit of time’
'While Lyon is out, goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will likely earn most of the action. In his last two outings spelling Lyon, the Finn has compiled a 2-0-0 record with a 1.00 goal-against average and a .960 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send injured Alex Lyon back to Buffalo: ‘Going to be a bit of time’
Thursday's Dallas Coverage
Photo gallery (Dallas Morning News) Heika’s Take: Stars go flat in New Year’s Eve game, lose 4-1 to streaking Sabres (DallasStars.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Dallas Coverage
Thompson scores twice as Sabres beat Stars 4-1 for 10th straight victory
'Josh Doan and defenseman Bowen Byram each had a goal and an assist for the Sabres. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 28 saves in his third start during the streak, allowing one goal in each game.' … [Read more...] about Thompson scores twice as Sabres beat Stars 4-1 for 10th straight victory
Buffalo Sabres tie improbable franchise record to end the year
'The Stars scored the game's only goal in the first period. From there, it was all Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres tie improbable franchise record to end the year
Sabres beat Stars, tie franchise record with 10th-straight win
'Tage Thompson scored two goals, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was sharp with 27 saves in helping lead the Sabres to a dominant 4-1 win over the Dallas Stars on New Year's Eve at the American Airlines Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Stars, tie franchise record with 10th-straight win
Opinion: Thompson, Luukkonen lead Sabres to 10th-straight win
'Luukkonen has been in net for three of the 10 wins the Sabres have strung together, and has been spectacular in all three contests. His goals-against average in the three games is 1.00, and his save percentage is a sparkling .962.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Thompson, Luukkonen lead Sabres to 10th-straight win
Sabres equal franchise record with 10 consecutive wins
'Tage Thompson had two goals and an assist, Josh Doan and Bowen Byram also scored, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 28 saves as the Sabres stormed back after allowing a goal 15 seconds into the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres equal franchise record with 10 consecutive wins
Sabres defeat Stars, tie franchise record with 10th straight win
'“It’s a lot of fun when you’re winning,” Thompson said. “We’re riding a little high right now, but at the same time, I think we’ve done a pretty good job after a win of coming back down to earth and making sure we’re ready for the next game. That’s how we’ve gone on this roll is making sure we’re doing the right things every game. When you’re winning games in a row it’s easy … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Stars, tie franchise record with 10th straight win
'It was like a playoff game' | Sabres come back in Dallas for 10th straight win
'“That tells you where you’re at,” coach Lindy Ruff said. “A guy like Ostlund, who got in front of a shot when it was 4-1. … The desperation inside the game. The wall battles I thought were real good. It was like a playoff game. It was two good teams playing hockey.”' … [Read more...] about ‘It was like a playoff game’ | Sabres come back in Dallas for 10th straight win