'Jakob Chychrun’s third-period goal lifted the Capitals to a 2-1 win against the Sabres. It ended the Sabres’ second-longest winning streak of the season, but it also gave them a jarring reminder of what not to do, especially at this time of year.' … [Read more...] about Errors add up for Sabres as Washington ends eight-game winning streak
Archives for March 13, 2026
Mike Harrington: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen answering Sabres' call in and out of crease
'"We were the better team. It's a good learning experience when you kind of get dragged into that gray area and that muddy type of hockey," he said. "You can't lose your own game, lose the identity of hockey you want to play. That kind of happened to both teams, at times. It just started to be run-and-gun hockey and hitting and fighting. It's a good learning thing for us."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen answering Sabres’ call in and out of crease
New Sabres Luke Schenn, Tanner Pearson, Logan Stanley get work visas cleared
'Red tape would not have been an issue had Schenn been traded to a Canadian team. But because he, Logan Stanley and Tanner Pearson were traded from Winnipeg to an American team, they had to go through an expedited process of obtaining a visa that allows them to work – in this case, play hockey – in the United States.' … [Read more...] about New Sabres Luke Schenn, Tanner Pearson, Logan Stanley get work visas cleared
Alan Pergament: Sabres fight-filled win over Tampa gets another knockout TV rating
'The Sabres’ wild, fight-filled 8-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday at KeyBank Center that put the team in first place of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference had an unofficial 9.0 rating on MSG. The rating hit as high as a 10.5 at 7:30 p.m., and the game ended with a 10.4 rating.' … [Read more...] about Alan Pergament: Sabres fight-filled win over Tampa gets another knockout TV rating
Erik Brady: Mike Robitaille saw the sparks fly in Jim Schoenfeld's famed 'Zamboni Doors' game
'"That night with Jimmy was a one-man show," Robitaille says of Schoenfeld's three bouts against Bruins heavyweights. "He took care of anybody who was so much as looking at us. He was like a revolving door."' … [Read more...] about Erik Brady: Mike Robitaille saw the sparks fly in Jim Schoenfeld’s famed ‘Zamboni Doors’ game
Sabres pummel Capitals early, struggle late as win streak ends
'The Sabres pummeled the Capitals in the first period, grabbing an early 1-0 lead and outshooting them 15-3 before the crowd of 19,070 fans. At times, it felt a little like the Harlem Globetrotters playing the Washington Generals. But the Sabres never got that second goal, and the Capitals, who are desperately trying to stay in the playoff chase, settled into the game and … [Read more...] about Sabres pummel Capitals early, struggle late as win streak ends
Sabres notes: Luke Schenn teammates with another Doan; Alex Tuch misses game with injury
'“He’s feeling OK,” Ruff said of Tuch. “Probably if it’s a playoff type of scenario, he’s a player, but he’s dealing with something that, why should we make it worse when a couple days could probably make it that much better?”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Luke Schenn teammates with another Doan; Alex Tuch misses game with injury
Friday's Washington Coverage
Lindgren, Chychrun Help Caps Cool Sabres, 2-1 (WashingtonCaps.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Washington Coverage
Chychrun scores third period goal to give Capitals 2-1 win over Sabres
'Sabres defenseman Luke Schenn and forward Tanner Pearson made their team debuts after they were acquired at the trade deadline.' … [Read more...] about Chychrun scores third period goal to give Capitals 2-1 win over Sabres
Capitals score late, end Sabres' winning streak
'Jakob Chyrchrun netted the game winner in the final moments while Charlie Lindgren stopped 29 shots in the Washington victory.' … [Read more...] about Capitals score late, end Sabres’ winning streak
Opinion: Luukkonen solid, but Sabres' winning streak ends at eight
'This looked like it might go to overtime until the Sabres lost coverage on one of the best scoring defensemen in the National Hockey League. Jeff Chychrun jumped into the right circle and was wide open scoring his 23rd goal of the season with just 1:33 left. There was nothing Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen could do on the play. It was Chychrun’s seventh game-winning goal which is fourth … [Read more...] about Opinion: Luukkonen solid, but Sabres’ winning streak ends at eight
Local businesses reaping benefits of Sabres' successes this season
'"What a wonderful turnaround the Sabres have had this year, and it came at a perfect time, too, for everybody in the community, as we're licking our wounds from the [Buffalo] Bills not going as far as we hoped they would," said Dave Schutte, owner of Britesmith Brewing in Williamsville and Buffalo. "Then this time of year, generally, is challenging for businesses. So to have … [Read more...] about Local businesses reaping benefits of Sabres’ successes this season
Sabre ticket demand rising
'There's very high demand for Saturday's game, says Nick Giammusso of VIP Tix. "It's a Saturday night. They're playing against our rivals, the Toronto Maple Leafs. And you know demands coming from both sides. You know it's coming from Toronto fans and it's coming from the Sabres now that they've been performing so well on the ice," says Giammusso. In fact, he says ticket prices … [Read more...] about Sabre ticket demand rising
Sabres lose for first time in over a month
'Sam Carrick scored his second goal in three games since being acquired at the trade deadline to give Buffalo the lead six minutes into the first period. Ryan Leonhard got the tying goal for Washington early in the second. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose for first time in over a month
Chychrun’s late goal lifts Capitals, ends Sabres’ 8-game winning streak
'“I think they played a real smart game. Realizing in the first period we were all over them, they stacked it up pretty good at the line,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “They were waiting for us to make some mistakes, and we made a few in the third period. … That’s what they were waiting for. And then we just lost coverage up top on their second goal. A mistake that ends up … [Read more...] about Chychrun’s late goal lifts Capitals, ends Sabres’ 8-game winning streak