'Instead of scratching the defenseman, by assigning him to the Rochester Americans as they did Thursday, he can play big minutes this weekend. “He’ll play 20-plus minutes, which will be great for him,” Ruff said this morning in KeyBank Center, where the Sabres host the Detroit Red Wings tonight.' … [Read more...] about Why did the Sabres send Zach Metsa back to the Rochester Amerks?
Archives for March 2026
Saturday's Detroit Coverage
Red Wings bounce back with 5-2 win over Sabres: 'A lot of positives' (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Detroit Red Wings slash through Buffalo Sabres with 3-goal 1st period (Detroit Free Press) Win vs Sabres shows key to Red Wings hopes: Swagger, consistency (Detroit Free Press) Photo gallery (Detroit Free Press) Strong start propels Red Wings past Sabres in game … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Detroit Coverage
Alex DeBrincat sparks 3-goal 1st-period surge in Red Wings 5-2 win over Sabres
'Tage Thompson — registering his 400th career point — and Rasmus Dahlin scored and Buffalo dropped to 0-1-2 -- its longest skid since losing three straight in regulation in early December. Alex Lyon made 15 saves and dropped to 6-1-1 since returning from the NHL’s Olympic break.' … [Read more...] about Alex DeBrincat sparks 3-goal 1st-period surge in Red Wings 5-2 win over Sabres
Sabres drop third straight in loss to Red Wings
'The Red Wings rode a big first period to beat the Sabres 5-2 Friday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop third straight in loss to Red Wings
Sabres Last 5: Speed Bump for Sabres
'It was another set of games where the Sabres beat Lindy Ruff’s stated goal of 6-out-of-10 points, even with disappointing results in the final two games. This will be a set the Sabres will likely try to learn from considering that they have not looked quite as strong as we’ve come to expect in this set, save for the win in Los Angeles. Even in the Sharks and Golden Knight’s … [Read more...] about Sabres Last 5: Speed Bump for Sabres
Sabres winless in past 3 after home loss to Red Wings
'Tage Thompson recorded his 400th NHL point with a goal in the second period, his 37th of the season, and Rasmus Dahlin stuffed in his 16th goal late in the third. Alex Lyon made 15 saves against his former team, with a .789 save percentage his second-lowest over a full game this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres winless in past 3 after home loss to Red Wings
Local artist honors Sabres' playoff push with giant sand sculpture
'He shared photos and video on social media on Friday, showing the display outside JRM Equipment in Fillmore, down in Allegany County. The Sabres are the hottest thing in the NHL these days, and the sculpture is only the latest example of their popularity across Western New York.' … [Read more...] about Local artist honors Sabres’ playoff push with giant sand sculpture
Red Wings score 3 in 1st, defeat Sabres to gain in Eastern wild-card race
'“Frustrating first, for sure,” Lyon said. “I’ve been saying it all year, we’re going to hit adversity at some point, and we’ve had a long, sustained stretch of really excellent play, and now we’re hitting a little bit of adversity. The way we responded in the second was extremely positive. If I could’ve stopped a few more in the first, maybe it’s a different game. ... It is … [Read more...] about Red Wings score 3 in 1st, defeat Sabres to gain in Eastern wild-card race
Early penalties set tone for Sabres’ loss to Red Wings
'“I’ve been saying it all year, we’re going to hit adversity at some point,” said goaltender Alex Lyon, who made 15 saves on 19 shots in the loss. “We’ve had a long, sustained stretch of really excellent play, and now we’re hitting a little bit of adversity. … The reality of it is, we’re still in a good position, and we just need to nip it in the bud right now and move … [Read more...] about Early penalties set tone for Sabres’ loss to Red Wings
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks take down Marlies for second straight win (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: Big weekend looms as Sabres seek to again avoid a slump damaging their résumé
'The Western New York wagon has fallen a little flat in dropping the last two games in overtime, Sunday's 6-5 thriller in Anaheim and Wednesday's 4-3 grinder against Boston in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Big weekend looms as Sabres seek to again avoid a slump damaging their résumé
Sabres forward Noah Ostlund misses practice due to injury
'The Sabres confirmed that Noah Ostlund, a forward, didn't practice with the team due to an upper-body injury, which he sustained in a 4-3 overtime loss Wednesday against Boston. There was no immediate prognosis as to how long Ostlund could be out of or return to the lineup, as he was being evaluated Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Noah Ostlund misses practice due to injury
The Sabres have had a loaded roster since the trade deadline. How can Lindy Ruff utilize that depth?
'So right now, 27 players – 16 forwards, eight defensemen and three goalies – comprise perhaps the NHL’s deepest roster. There are no roster limits after the deadline.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have had a loaded roster since the trade deadline. How can Lindy Ruff utilize that depth?
Sabres’ Noah Ostlund misses practice with injury; Zach Metsa sent to AHL
'Ostlund, 22, stayed in Wednesday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins after absorbing a hit from Andrew Peek along the boards in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Noah Ostlund misses practice with injury; Zach Metsa sent to AHL
Friday's Detroit Coverage
Red Wings hope to duplicate Sabres' charge toward ending playoff drought (Detroit News) Playoff-starved Red Wings, Sabres take divergent paths (Ann Arbor News) Buffalo takes on Detroit following Zucker’s 2-goal performance (AP) Preview: Detroit opens important late-season back-to-back set in Buffalo on Friday (DetroitRedWings.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Detroit Coverage