'“I thought I had a little bit of a slower first,” said Tuch, who had a game-high five shots on goal. “Just a couple power plays, penalty kills, it was tough to get into it, right away. Then, I thought it was pretty good in the second and third period, moving well, carrying the puck up the ice and making some plays.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notch shootout win against Toronto for ninth win in 10 games
Archives for March 15, 2026
New Sabres Luke Schenn, Tanner Pearson bring experience, versatility to playoff pursuit
'“To play in this league for a while, you have to evolve, and I think I’ve done a good job of doing that,” Pearson said. “Play my game and not get too fancy. Be responsible. And I think teams seem to like that.”' … [Read more...] about New Sabres Luke Schenn, Tanner Pearson bring experience, versatility to playoff pursuit
Inside the NHL: Where the Eastern Conference stands heading into the final month
'The Sabres, Detroit, Boston, Pittsburgh and the New York Islanders all missed the playoffs last year and enter the final month currently holding a spot. That's quite a turnover in one year.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Where the Eastern Conference stands heading into the final month
Sabres bounce back after rare loss, beat Maple Leafs in shootout
'“You look at it, we’re 9-1 in the last 10,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said following Saturday’s 3-2 shootout win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, “and if we lose tonight you go, ‘Well, we’ve lost two in a row. There’s two different ways of looking at it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres bounce back after rare loss, beat Maple Leafs in shootout
Sunday's Toronto Coverage
Leafs vs. Sabres Takeaways: Joseph Woll earns club a point in shootout loss (Toronto Sun) 'Gut wrenching': Maple Leafs get first peek of life without Auston Matthews (Sportsnet) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Toronto Coverage
Jack Quinn scores in regulation and shootout in the Sabres’ 3-2 win over the Maple Leafs
'Defenseman Owen Power also scored for Buffalo, and Alex Lyon stopped 16 shots.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn scores in regulation and shootout in the Sabres’ 3-2 win over the Maple Leafs
Sabres reveal how beer has led to their special season
'Sabres star defenseman Rasmus Dahlin shared with reporters on Saturday that he and his teammates stick up for each other better this season because their brotherhood has gotten stronger. How'd they strengthen brotherhood? "Drink beers," Dahlin said. Fair enough. Clearly it worked.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reveal how beer has led to their special season
Sabres beat Maple Leafs in shootout
'The Sabres and Maple Leafs each traded scoring chances in overtime, but neither team could net the game winner as the game would be decided in a shootout. It would be Buffalo pulling it out in the shootout, with Jack Quinn and Alex Tuch both scoring and Alex Lyon stopping both Toronto shooters to earn the 3-2 victory. The Sabres improved to 4-0 on the year in shootouts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Maple Leafs in shootout
Lyon propels the Sabres to their ninth win in 10 games
'Lyon has won five straight games and is 16-2-0 in his last 18.' … [Read more...] about Lyon propels the Sabres to their ninth win in 10 games
Sabres outlast Leafs in shootout to close homestand
'Quinn got the tying goal on a power play in the second period, converting a no-look pass from rookie Noah Ostlund, and Owen Power had the other goal the Atlantic Division-leading Sabres, who have won nine of 10 games since the Olympic break.' … [Read more...] about Sabres outlast Leafs in shootout to close homestand
Sabres defeat Maple Leafs in shootout, extend lead in Atlantic
'Owen Power also scored, and Alex Lyon made 16 saves for the Sabres (41-20-6), who are 8-1-0 in their past nine games. Alex Tuch also scored in the shootout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Maple Leafs in shootout, extend lead in Atlantic
‘A huge point’ | Shootout win adds to Sabres’ productive night in standings
'“It tells you a lot about our maturity, knowing that we gave [Washington] a point, and we took a point away from ourselves with how we played in that last situation,” said coach Lindy Ruff. “We’re a better defending team than that, we’ve played better than that all year.”' … [Read more...] about ‘A huge point’ | Shootout win adds to Sabres’ productive night in standings
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks come up empty-handed in rematch with Marlies (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage