'“We knew coming into this game, it’s a big one,” said Thompson, who has 25 goals this season. “We play them three times this month, and the East is so tight, so every divisional game means so much, to us. We were ready to go, right from the start. The intensity in our group, right now, is at an all-time high."' … [Read more...] about ‘That’s all he cares about, is winning’: Tage Thompson’s hat trick paces Sabres in win against Montreal
Archives for January 16, 2026
Jason Pominville, Thomas Vanek to be inducted into Sabres Hall next season
'Pominville and Vanek got the word during a timeout in the second period of the Sabres' game against the Montreal Canadiens. They joined Ryan Miller in a suite on the second level and the goalie told his former teammates to watch the jumbotron for a special announcement.' … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville, Thomas Vanek to be inducted into Sabres Hall next season
Tage Thompson, Sabres honor 2005-06 team in style by beating Canadiens
'Thompson’s dynamic exploits moved the Sabres, who own the first wild card spot in the Eastern Conference, to within three points of their Atlantic Division rival.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson, Sabres honor 2005-06 team in style by beating Canadiens
Former Sabres star Maxim Afinogenov shares special moment with Lindy Ruff
'Looking back, Afinogenov is grateful for some of the guidance and tough love Sabres coach Lindy Ruff gave him. “Right now, I can see he was right,” he said. “… He (taught) me, and I think I learned a lot from him. When I was gone from Buffalo, I think it helped me a lot through my career until was 40.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres star Maxim Afinogenov shares special moment with Lindy Ruff
Thompson scores hat trick, Sabres win on 2005-06 Reunion Night
'"Yeah, fans have been great," he said. "What a difference coming into the building, seeing a sold-out barn, and the place gets rocking. So we've been loving it and feeding off the energy for sure. A lot of adrenaline before the game, nice to have those guys back in town, and kind of look back at what they did when they were here. I know it got everybody on the bench jacked up … [Read more...] about Thompson scores hat trick, Sabres win on 2005-06 Reunion Night
Friday's Montreal Coverage
Hidden Game: Another third-period letdown seals Canadiens' fate (Montreal Gazette) A disappointing first loss in a month for the Canadiens, who stumble at the worst possible time (Journal de Montreal) Thompson and Bergevin, eight years later... (Journal de Montreal) The tectonic plates are moving in the Atlantic (La Presse) Canadiens' St. Louis must adjust third line after … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage
Tage Thompson’s 3-goal, 5-point outing leads Buffalo Sabres to 5-3 win over Montreal Canadiens
'Josh Doan had a goal and assist, and Alex Tuch also scored as the surging Sabres improved to 15-2 in their past 17. Colten Ellis stopped 20 shots.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson’s 3-goal, 5-point outing leads Buffalo Sabres to 5-3 win over Montreal Canadiens
Thompson's five-point night ignites Sabres offense over Montreal
'Tage Thompson recorded a point on all five of Buffalo Sabres goals, helping to lead the team to a 5-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Thompson’s five-point night ignites Sabres offense over Montreal
Vanek, Pominville surprised with Sabres Hall of Fame nod
'“Yes, I was just coming back here to see 20 buddies that I hadn’t seen in a long time and they told us we were going out with Ryan and he likes to talk so he was going to say a few words and we were just going to be the hype guys next to him, so all of a sudden the video showed up, so it was pretty cool.”' … [Read more...] about Vanek, Pominville surprised with Sabres Hall of Fame nod
Opinion: Sabres 'Last 5': Stocks continue to rise
'The margins caught up to the Sabres in this 4-3 loss to the Panthers. It was a tight, playoff type matchup between a pair of teams that were battling for positioning in the standings. Exactly the kind of game that the Sabres will be seeing a lot of in the back half of their season as they try to break their 14-year playoff drought.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres ‘Last 5’: Stocks continue to rise
Sabres fans reminisce about 2005-06 team on Reunion Night
'"It brings back a lot of memories, because they almost won the [Stanley] Cup that year, and it was fascinating," said Sean from Cheektowaga. "This city hasn't had playoff hockey in a long time, and it looks like, hopefully, this team currently will kind of repeat that. It's been a long time, so hopefully they could do that. But as far as the '05-06 team, they were fantastic, … [Read more...] about Sabres fans reminisce about 2005-06 team on Reunion Night
Those guys were good, scary good: 2005-2006 Buffalo Sabres spark a big night at the KeyBank Center
'Ever since that game seven loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals, a lot has changed with this Sabres organization. But some things, as it turns out, we’re meant to remain the same. Like how the same head coach in that season finds himself right back on the bench in the same role 20 years later.' … [Read more...] about Those guys were good, scary good: 2005-2006 Buffalo Sabres spark a big night at the KeyBank Center
Tage Thompson scores hat trick, 200th career goal as Sabres rise to occasion on reunion night
'Thompson’s second goal of the game put Buffalo ahead at 5:12 into the third period, and he got his ninth career hat trick on an empty-net goal with 1:40 remaining. Thompson also assisted on Alex Tuch’s tying goal in the second period, and a goal by Josh Dunne, who assisted on the winning goal. Noah Ostlund had two assists, and Colten Ellis made 19 saves as the Sabres won for … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson scores hat trick, 200th career goal as Sabres rise to occasion on reunion night
Sabres call up Konsta Helenius, top draft pick from 2024
'Drafted out of Finland with the 14th overall pick in 2024, Helenius leads the Rochester Americans this season with 30 points (nine goals, 21 assists) in 34 games, and has produced 65 points (23 goals, 42 assists) in 99 career games in the AHL. Helenius had three goals and three assists in eight games during last year’s Calder Cup playoffs, and had a strong preseason with the … [Read more...] about Sabres call up Konsta Helenius, top draft pick from 2024
Jason Pominville, Thomas Vanek going into Sabres Hall of Fame
'Pominville scored the shorthanded goal to clinch the conference semifinal series victory against Ottawa, inspiring Sabres Hall of Fame broadcaster Rick Jeanneret’s memorable “scary good” call. He had 30 points (18 goals, 12 assists) in his first full season in the NHL, and finished with 521 points (217 goals, 304) assists in 733 games with Buffalo during two stints from … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville, Thomas Vanek going into Sabres Hall of Fame