'The Sabres trailed, 4-2, after two periods but got goals from Jack Quinn, Owen Power and Zach Benson − the latter pair in a 62-second span − to grab a 5-4 lead just past the midway point of the third. And they were less than two minutes from victory until Mikael Granlund's power-play goal, the Ducks' third of the night, evened the score with 1:44 left in regulation.' … [Read more...] about It’s a near-miss for Sabres and goalie Alex Lyon in overtime loss at Anaheim
Archives for March 23, 2026
For the first time in a long time, Sabres playoff tickets to go on sale
'The Sabres will send out information about playoff ticket sales for the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs to season ticket holders Monday morning. At that point, season ticket holders will be able to begin opting in to purchase seats.' … [Read more...] about For the first time in a long time, Sabres playoff tickets to go on sale
Monday's Anaheim Coverage
Ducks rally to beat Sabres in overtime (Orange County Register) Ducks sign prospect Herman Träff to 3-year entry-level contract (Orange County Register) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Anaheim Coverage
Ducks’ Terry scores in OT for 6-5 victory that ends road winning streaks for Lyon and Sabres
'Alex Lyon had his 10-game road winning streak — tied for the third-longest by a goaltender in NHL history — snapped after allowing six goals on 33 shots. That included giving up goals to Sennecke and Terry on two of the Ducks’ four shots in the second period.' … [Read more...] about Ducks’ Terry scores in OT for 6-5 victory that ends road winning streaks for Lyon and Sabres
Sabres comeback but lose 6-5 to the Ducks in OT
'A wild third period ended up solving nothing, but overtime did as Anaheim held on to take down the blue and gold on Sunday evening.' … [Read more...] about Sabres comeback but lose 6-5 to the Ducks in OT
Buffalo comes home with another very successful road trip
'Lyon had a rough first 40 minutes but Lindy Ruff told him in the second intermission that the team was going to "Apply all out pressure" which means he would be called upon to make some huge saves which he did. Lyon stopped Chris Kreider, Leo Carlsson and Jansen Harkins on breakaways, he robbed Pavel Mintyukov from the slot and was on his stomach when he stopped Kreider again. … [Read more...] about Buffalo comes home with another very successful road trip
Sabres pick up another point on the road, closing trip with OT loss in Anaheim
'Zach Benson and Owen Power each had a goal and assist, scoring within a 1:32 span midway through the second period to give the Sabres the lead after trailing 4-2 going into the final period. Jack Quinn also scored in the third, Alex Tuch and Josh Doan had goals in the first period, and Rasmus Dahlin tallied to assists to reach 50 for the season. Alex Lyon made 27 saves in … [Read more...] about Sabres pick up another point on the road, closing trip with OT loss in Anaheim
Ducks recover late in 3rd, defeat Sabres in OT on Terry's 2nd goal
'"We definitely took way too many penalties, fueled their offensive guys," Thompson said. "I thought we controlled most of the game, so special teams gave them life tonight."' … [Read more...] about Ducks recover late in 3rd, defeat Sabres in OT on Terry’s 2nd goal
‘A bit of a track meet’ | Sabres play Ducks’ game for 60 minutes, lose in OT
'Buffalo had allowed one goal in Vegas, San Jose and Los Angeles combined, but Sunday’s game was played at the Ducks’ pace. That is, fast and without much defense, a different style from what the Sabres do best.' … [Read more...] about ‘A bit of a track meet’ | Sabres play Ducks’ game for 60 minutes, lose in OT
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Helenius' hat trick powers Amerks past Hartford (Amerks.com) Wolf Pack drop second straight, 6-3 to Americans (HartfordWolfPack.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage