'It is a fair question to ask after the Sabres pulled starting goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen for Alex Lyon 16 seconds into the third period of a 4-2 loss in Game 2 on Tuesday at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres won’t publicly name a starting goalie for Game 3 at Boston
Archives for April 23, 2026
It's a good time to be a Buffalo sports bar. They're thriving off the Sabres' playoff success
'At The Grill at the Dome, a sports bar inside Tonawanda’s Paddock Chevrolet Golf Dome, the scene on Sunday included at least 100 people “going crazy, jumping around, yelling, screaming,” said owner Josh Edholn, which for a sports bar is a “godsend.” He played it on at least 18 TVs. On Tuesday night, he planned to stream the game on the side of the dome, which is “like a … [Read more...] about It’s a good time to be a Buffalo sports bar. They’re thriving off the Sabres’ playoff success
Alan Pergament: Game 1 of Sabres-Bruins series a huge TV hit with one surprise
'Interestingly and somewhat surprisingly, Western New Yorkers preferred watching the national coverage on ESPN featuring play-by-play announcer Mike Monaco and analyst Ray Ferraro to the local MSG duo of play-by-play announcer Dan Dunleavy and analyst Rob Ray.' … [Read more...] about Alan Pergament: Game 1 of Sabres-Bruins series a huge TV hit with one surprise
As series moves to Boston tied, Sabres face questions about starting goalie, power play and more
'On Wednesday, Ruff refused to reveal his starter for Game 3 on Thursday at TD Garden. The best-of-seven series is tied 1-1. While Ruff never names his goalie, he said following the Tuesday’s loss that Lyon “may play next game.”' … [Read more...] about As series moves to Boston tied, Sabres face questions about starting goalie, power play and more
Sabres’ Noah Ostlund could return from injury Thursday
'Ostlund emerged as one of the Sabres’ biggest surprises this season, registering 11 goals, 27 points and a plus-11 rating in 60 games. After beginning thee campaign with the Rochester Americans, his two-way play and hockey smarts helped him secure regular duty in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Noah Ostlund could return from injury Thursday
Thursday's Boston Coverage
Can Bruins take advantage at home after fluke goal deflated Sabres in Game 2? (Boston Globe) The Bruins, one of the best home teams in the NHL, did a lot of things right in splitting the first two games in Buffalo (Boston Globe) Bruins notebook: Series shifts to Causeway Street all tied up (Boston Herald) Bruins and Sabres meet with series tied 1-1 (AP) Marco Sturm Wants … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Boston Coverage
Bakery roasted over X-rated Buffalo Sabres bread for Stanley Cup playoffs
'Unfortunately, the wholesome local story took a turn into the gutter after many people noticed that the breadstick bore an uncanny resemblance to a penis.' … [Read more...] about Bakery roasted over X-rated Buffalo Sabres bread for Stanley Cup playoffs
Sabres power play goes ice-cold again as series against the Bruins shifts to Boston for Game 3
'The Sabres are 0-for-9 with a man advantage in the first two games of the playoff series against the Bruins, which is tied 1-1 as it shifts to Boston for Game 3 on Thursday night. That’s after finishing the season without scoring on their last 22 power plays over the final seven games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres power play goes ice-cold again as series against the Bruins shifts to Boston for Game 3
Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen faces big questions after allowing nightmare goal vs. Bruins
'In Game 1, Luukkonen had been huge on stopping multiple breakaways to keep the Sabres in it before their epic comeback victory. In Game 2, neither Luukkonen nor the rest of the Sabres felt quite as sharp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen faces big questions after allowing nightmare goal vs. Bruins
Why Sabres are starting Alex Lyon as goalie over Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in Game 3 vs. Bruins
'UPL struggled mightily in Game 2, allowing four goals on 20 shots.' … [Read more...] about Why Sabres are starting Alex Lyon as goalie over Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in Game 3 vs. Bruins
Sabres take to the road trying to solve the Bruins
'Boston rarely let up in Game 2 allowing their goaltender Jeremy Swayman to become a spectator for most of the game. He handled easy shots except for the very beginning and very end of the game. Many in the Boston media are acting like he’s been Patrick Roy in this series, he hasn’t and he hasn’t needed to be.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take to the road trying to solve the Bruins
Sabres Look to Learn from Game 2 Loss
'Lindy Ruff opened his availability discussing the Sabres struggling power play. “Getting the power play going is important. If you look at the 2 or 3 real good opportunities we had on it… that would give us the lead in the game and put you in a better place.” said Ruff. The power play is on a cold streak that stretches back into the regular season, 0 for their last 31 and … [Read more...] about Sabres Look to Learn from Game 2 Loss
Boston Valley "renamed" Sabres Valley for playoffs
'Lauer says the sign in front of the school that says Boston Valley Elementary has been updated, and it does now say Sabres Valley School. She adds more Sabre spirit will be showing Thursday. "We're going to all come dressed in our Sabres spirit wear, and around 2:15 we're going to have a parade, and we're going to be cheering, we're going to be playing some Sabres music, and … [Read more...] about Boston Valley “renamed” Sabres Valley for playoffs
All even: Sabres look to regain series lead in Game 3
'"It's playoff hockey. There was lots of stuff going on. It's a battle of who can suck the other person in, basically. Can I get him to take a penalty in some of these scrums or can I take a punch to draw a penalty," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said after Buffalo's 4-2 loss Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about All even: Sabres look to regain series lead in Game 3
Why Sabres play both Canadian and US anthems
'" I've heard that comment a few times, and no one ever explained it to me," says former Sabres anthem singer Doug Allen. "I've heard that several of the border teams will do that because they're so close to the border that you've got Canadians coming over and watching the game and and I know in Buffalo that on any given night you have 10,000, or more fans in attendance who are … [Read more...] about Why Sabres play both Canadian and US anthems