Nashville plays Buffalo in a non-conference matchup (AP) Game Day: Sabres vs. Preds, January 20 (NashvillePredators.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Nashville Coverage
Archives for January 20, 2026
Sabres can't crack Canes' Bussi, as rookie goalie makes the key saves
'Buffalo is 0-11-2 in its last 13 games at Carolina, which is now the longest active winless streak for an NHL team in another club’s rink.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t crack Canes’ Bussi, as rookie goalie makes the key saves
Stanley Cup champion Phil Goyette, the oldest ex-Sabre, dies at 92
'Goyette’s death leaves former center Floyd Smith, 90, as the oldest living ex-Sabres player. Smith, who turns 91 on May 16, played for the Sabres in their first two seasons and coached them to three straight seasons of more than 100 points from 1974-77. One of those was the 1974-75 campaign in which Buffalo went all the way to the Cup final before losing to Philadelphia in six … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup champion Phil Goyette, the oldest ex-Sabre, dies at 92
Sabres’ Tage Thompson named NHL’s First Star; Michael Kesselring injured
'Thompson, 28, enjoyed one of the best outings of his career in Thursday’s 5-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens, scoring his ninth career hat trick and hitting the five-point mark for the third time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson named NHL’s First Star; Michael Kesselring injured
Tuesday's Carolina Coverage
Hurricanes stop Sabres in a game with a distinct Stanley Cup playoff feel (Raleigh News and Observer) Recap: Canes Sink Sabres For Third Straight Win (Hurricanes.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Carolina Coverage
Brandon Bussi makes 17 saves for his 18th win as the Hurricanes beat the Sabres 2-1
'Rasmus Dahlin scored for the Sabres, who have lost back-to-back games for the first time since Dec. 5 and 8. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 26 of 28 shots as Buffalo began a five-game road trip.' … [Read more...] about Brandon Bussi makes 17 saves for his 18th win as the Hurricanes beat the Sabres 2-1
Sabres fall to Hurricanes in tight battle
'Seth Jarvis would score the game winner for Carolina early in the third period on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Hurricanes in tight battle
Sabres can't solve Brandon Bussi in 2-1 loss at Carolina
'Buffalo only had 18 shots on goal, but in the final 40 minutes they worked hard to produce fantastic scoring opportunities. Tage Thompson himself had enough great opportunities to give the Sabres a two or three goal win. I think he played just as well as he did Jan. 15 against the Montreal Canadiens when he had five points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t solve Brandon Bussi in 2-1 loss at Carolina
Sabres continue 10-year skid in Carolina
'Buffalo has lost 13 games in a row at Carolina since last winning there March 22, 2016.' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue 10-year skid in Carolina
Sabres coach Lindy Ruff reacts to Bills firing Sean McDermott
'“I have a just a ton of respect for really what he’s done as the Buffalo Bills coach,” Ruff said prior to the Sabres game in Carolina. “Really an incredible coach, where he got the team to. We all know as coaches that one day that day comes. You don’t know when that’s going to be.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Lindy Ruff reacts to Bills firing Sean McDermott
Sabres’ Tage Thompson is NHL’s First Star of the Week
'Buffalo’s alternate captain tallied three goals and six assists as the Sabres went 2-1-1 in four home games last week. He had a hat trick that included his 200th career goal, along with two assists in Thursday night’s win against Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson is NHL’s First Star of the Week
Jarvis breaks tie in 3rd period, Hurricanes defeat Sabres
'“There were a couple opportunities that I think we could have shot the puck, but we deferred to look for something off the back post,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “There was hard compete by both teams. It was a hard hockey game, and I thought that last 40 [minutes] we pushed through.”' … [Read more...] about Jarvis breaks tie in 3rd period, Hurricanes defeat Sabres
Sabres can’t solve Bussi in 2-1 loss to Hurricanes
'“You’ve got to give credit to their goalie – that’s why they won the game today,” said Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. “We created, and their goalie made some Grade-A [saves] that you don’t see often.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t solve Bussi in 2-1 loss to Hurricanes
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Crunch rally in third, top Amerks in shootout (Amerks.com) Crunch Rally Past Amerks, 3-2, In Shootout (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage