'“Canada had such an incredible team,” said Lyon, who is from Baudette, Minn. “For us to be able to go toe-to-toe with them, seemingly for the whole tournament, was pretty impressive.”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres watch a golden Olympic moment: ‘It means the world to everybody that’s represented the US’
Archives for February 23, 2026
Sabres left wing Zach Benson unlikely to play Wednesday at New Jersey
'Benson hasn't skated with the Sabres since they resumed practices Wednesday (Feb. 18). If Benson returns to the lineup, it could be closer to the weekend, when the Sabres play Friday at Florida and Saturday at Tampa Bay.' … [Read more...] about Sabres left wing Zach Benson unlikely to play Wednesday at New Jersey
Sabres star Tage Thompson, Team USA win gold medal in dramatic fashion
'Sabres winger Alex Tuch, who earned an invitation last summer to the U.S. Olympic orientation camp, said he felt “a little bit of shock” when Hughes scored. “It was such a crazy game,” he said. “To see the puck go in, then we actually had to run right over to practice, but it was awesome. USA winning was really special, really happy for those guys.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres star Tage Thompson, Team USA win gold medal in dramatic fashion
Sabres’ Zach Benson still injured, could miss another game; Rasmus Dahlin set to return from Olympics
'Benson, 20, hasn’t played or practiced since crashing into the boards and suffering an upper-body injury Feb. 2. Right now, however, Ruff said the youngster is battling a different injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Benson still injured, could miss another game; Rasmus Dahlin set to return from Olympics
Team USA and Tage Thompson win Gold at Olympics
'Team USA head coach Mike Sullivan put Hughes on the wing with Thompson and Dylan Larkin during the overtime win over Sweden and they’ve been the team’s best line since. Things just never clicked with Kyle Connor of the Winnipeg Jets or Clayton Keller of the Utah Mammoth on that line.' … [Read more...] about Team USA and Tage Thompson win Gold at Olympics
Sabres react to Olympic victory for Team USA
'Sabres goalie Alex Lyon praised the performance of U.S. goalie Connor Hellebuyck, who stopped 41 of 42 shots in a dominant performance against Canada. “He’s awesome. Great guy, great goalie,” Lyon said. “Obviously his resume speaks for itself. … Fun to watch, but motivating at the same time as well.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres react to Olympic victory for Team USA
Sabres celebrate Tage Thompson's gold medal at Winter Olympics
'"For being involved in one of the greatest tournaments, I thought Tage handled himself and represented our team really well and played well," Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres celebrate Tage Thompson’s gold medal at Winter Olympics
What's next for Jack Hughes after that golden goal? The Sabres
'Sabres fans who jumped for joy when he scored on Sunday morning will soon see him again. Hughes and the New Jersey Devils will host Buffalo — in the first game following the Olympic break for both teams — at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Newark.' … [Read more...] about What’s next for Jack Hughes after that golden goal? The Sabres
Keys to Sabres’ post-break schedule
'This is uncharted territory for Buffalo and the rest of the NHL; recent seasons have included a February break for the All-Star Game or 4 Nations Face-Off, but never longer than a couple weeks. So, it remains to be seen how this three-week break (for everybody besides Thompson and Dahlin) will affect the Sabres. After their last game, a Feb. 5 loss to Pittsburgh, they insisted … [Read more...] about Keys to Sabres’ post-break schedule