'When the microphone had some issues during the rendition of the Canadian national anthem on Tuesday night, the Sabres faithful found one voice and sang the song themselves.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ fans show Buffalo doesn’t need a mic to sing ‘O Canada’ during anthem technological difficulty
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Who is Sabres' goalie? Meet Alex Lyon, the Ivy League product saving Buffalo in the NHL playoffs
'Lyon decided to forgo his senior season at Yale to sign with the Philadelphia Flyers in April of 2016. He made his first NHL start in 2018 but spent a lot of time in the AHL. Lyon then spent time in the Carolina Hurricanes' organization, winning a Calder Cup with the Chicago Wolves with a 28-save shutout. Then it was on to the Florida Panthers, for whom he made a brief … [Read more...] about Who is Sabres’ goalie? Meet Alex Lyon, the Ivy League product saving Buffalo in the NHL playoffs
Bruins stay alive, win Game 5 in overtime
'The teams would trade chances in overtime through the first half of the extra frame but Hampus Lindholm found David Pastrnak breaking in behind the Buffalo defense at the blue line and made a great move to beat Alex Lyon and give the Bruins the 2-1 victory.' … [Read more...] about Bruins stay alive, win Game 5 in overtime
'It's a huge spike': As the Buffalo Sabres take the ice, local businesses gear up for the rush
'"It's a huge spike!" Owner Michael Rizzo said. "We have staff that keeps an eye on what's going on, and make sure people are just having a good time and not getting out of hand."' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a huge spike’: As the Buffalo Sabres take the ice, local businesses gear up for the rush
Sabres unable to clinch series as Bruins prevail in overtime
'“I said this morning, it’s going to be a really hard hockey game and it was a hard hockey game,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “We had two or three really good chances that didn’t quite hit on in the third period. Even in overtime. We’re looking to make a pass for a guy on a breakaway, and we hit a stick. They’re changing and ends up going the other way, but that’s part of the … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to clinch series as Bruins prevail in overtime
Darien family’s pet kangaroos don Sabres gear for playoffs
'“They’re a lot of fun, they’re good animals and these two personalities are great,” Mark Miller said.' … [Read more...] about Darien family’s pet kangaroos don Sabres gear for playoffs
Sabres fall to Boston in overtime, will play Game 6 Friday
'Sabres fans would have to wait however, after dangerous chances from both teams Boston's David Pastrnak scored in overtime to take the series back to Boston for Game 6.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Boston in overtime, will play Game 6 Friday
Sabres look to game six after overtime loss in Buffalo, still leading series 3-2
'The crowd came to life after Sabres defender Rasmus Dahlin scored the first goal less than four minutes into the game. However, Bruins center Elias Lindholm tied the game in the second period. The game ended in regulation tied 1-1, and Bruins right winger David Pastrnak scored the winning goal in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to game six after overtime loss in Buffalo, still leading series 3-2
Bruins defeat Sabres in OT in Game 5, stay alive in Eastern 1st Round
'Dahlin gave Buffalo a 1-0 lead on a power play at 3:35 of the first period. Jason Zucker's initial pass attempt for Tage Thompson was blocked by Bruins defenseman Andrew Peeke, but the puck bounced right back to Zucker, allowing him to then feed Dahlin, who buried a one-timer off the near post from the right circle. It was the Sabres’ first power-play goal in the month of … [Read more...] about Bruins defeat Sabres in OT in Game 5, stay alive in Eastern 1st Round
Buffalo fans sing ‘O Canada’ after microphone mishap
'Once the crowd realized what was going on, fans didn’t miss a beat filling in the words.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo fans sing ‘O Canada’ after microphone mishap
Despite great chances, Sabres can’t finish off Bruins in Game 5
'“It’s just one play at the end from a really good player,” said Sabres goalie Alex Lyon, who stopped 27 of 29 shots in his third straight start. “That’s usually how these things go, and now it’s just incumbent on us to move forward.”' … [Read more...] about Despite great chances, Sabres can’t finish off Bruins in Game 5
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Americans look back on season in review (WHEC-TV) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Lance Lysowski: Sabres' transformation began with Bowen Byram's arrival
'An NHL player does not know about the mental and physical struggle of eliminating a talented, desperate opponent unless they’ve done it before. Byram has. His experience helping the Colorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup in 2022 while playing defense at 20 years old was one reason why former Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams chose Byram as the player to acquire in 2024 when … [Read more...] about Lance Lysowski: Sabres’ transformation began with Bowen Byram’s arrival
Mike Harrington: Happy handshakes, a rarity in these parts, are everyone's goal as Sabres come home
'This season has erased a lot of negative history, and winning a series at home can be another nugget. The Sabres have found their game and completely taken the Bruins out of theirs. This feels like a wagon that is just going to speed on to the next round against Tampa Bay or Montreal. … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Happy handshakes, a rarity in these parts, are everyone’s goal as Sabres come home
Sabres notebook: NHL fines Boston's Nikita Zadorov for cross-check to Rasmus Dahlin
'The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced Monday morning that it has fined Zadorov, the Bruins’ defenseman, $5,000 for cross-checking Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin at center ice inside the final four minutes of the Sabres’ 6-1 win against the Bruins at TD Garden. It is the maximum allowable fine under the NHL and NHL Players' Association's collective bargaining … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: NHL fines Boston’s Nikita Zadorov for cross-check to Rasmus Dahlin