Sabres bring win streak into game against the Lightning (AP) Nuts & Bolts: Top spot in the Atlantic up for grabs (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Archives for March 8, 2026
Sabres overcome sluggish first period, hold off Nashville in final minutes of win
'“Set a tone,” Ruff said. “If we get pucks there, people have got to go there. But if you defer to circling on the outside, you don’t get a lot done.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres overcome sluggish first period, hold off Nashville in final minutes of win
Inside the NHL: Studying Jarmo Kekalainen and laughing at the Blues' song and dance
'"Buffalo is a great city. It's disappointing to see somebody thinking it's got something to do with the city of Buffalo," he said. "I've been here since June. I've loved every second of it. We have a great hockey team that's winning games. A fun atmosphere, electric building, and I would think our players are loving it here."' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Studying Jarmo Kekalainen and laughing at the Blues’ song and dance
After defeating Predators, Sabres have first-place showdown versus Lightning: ‘Going to have incredible energy’
'If the Sabres defeat the Lightning at KeyBank Center, they will own sole possession of first place in the Atlantic Division at the latest point in a season since April 10, 2010.' … [Read more...] about After defeating Predators, Sabres have first-place showdown versus Lightning: ‘Going to have incredible energy’
Sunday's Nashville Coverage
Nashville Predators lose 3-2 to Buffalo Sabres in first game after trade deadline (Nashville Tennessean) Preds Come Up Just Short in Loss to Sabres (NashvillePredators.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Nashville Coverage
Sabres beat the Predators 3-2 for their sixth straight win
'Tage Thompson and Jason Zucker scored less than two minutes apart in the second period and the Buffalo Sabres held on to win their sixth game in a row, 3-2 over the Nashville Predators on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat the Predators 3-2 for their sixth straight win
Sabres one goal better than Nashville 3-2 on Saturday
'Nashville was able to take advantage of a power play chance with less than five minutes left in regulation. Roman Josi used a slap shot from the blue line that beat Lyon to trim the deficit to 3-2 against the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres one goal better than Nashville 3-2 on Saturday
Sabres skating to top of division on 6-win streak
'Saturday’s 3-2 win against the Nashville Predators was Buffalo’s sixth in a row coming out of the Olympic break, and kept the club even with Tampa Bay atop the division with 82 points in the standings. The Lightning have the better points percentage with two fewer games played, but the Sabres can move past them when the two teams meet Sunday at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres skating to top of division on 6-win streak
Fans celebrate Sabres win over Nashville Predators
'“We were sitting over at one of the bars, and it feels almost like a Bills tailgate sometimes, there are so many people, everyone’s all excited … this is a hockey town, it always has been, and it always will be,” Sabres fan Josh Schmit said. “All it took was for the Sabres to get back to where they were, and they’re there, and the city’s embraced it, so it’s awesome to see.”' … [Read more...] about Fans celebrate Sabres win over Nashville Predators
Thompson extends point streak to 10, Sabres hold off Predators for 6th win in row
'“It took us a while (to find the energy), but once we did, we found ourselves taking over at the end of the second and building momentum into the third,” Doan said. “When we’re rolling, we have four lines that can go play and slow a team down. So getting back to that was the focal point after the first, and I think we did a good job of that.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson extends point streak to 10, Sabres hold off Predators for 6th win in row
‘The energy is unbelievable here’ | Happy with new home, Carrick makes instant impact
'“Early on in the game, I was actually struggling in the dot a little bit, just wasn’t finding my groove,” said Carrick, who went 4-for-8 in his Sabres debut. “But definitely glad I won those last two. Obviously, it’s a big part of what they want to see from me when they brought me in, so to win two at the end there was nice.”' … [Read more...] about ‘The energy is unbelievable here’ | Happy with new home, Carrick makes instant impact
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Laurent Dauphin gives the Rocket the victory (Journal de Montreal) Amerks earn point in 4-3 shootout loss to Rocket (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage