'“That was probably the main thing I was dreaming about, all year,” Kulich said. “After that one, it was a lot of emotions, so yeah, that one is going to be special, for sure.”' … [Read more...] about ‘It was kind of like a dream’: Sabres’ Jiri Kulich continues comeback by scoring game-winning goal
Archives for October 4, 2026
Sabres notebook: Why Chicago’s Patrick Kane considered signing with Buffalo
'“One of the first calls I had was from Jarmo and it was tough,” Kane said Saturday. “It pretty much came down to Buffalo and Chicago. There was a lot of back and forth. There would be a lot of great reasons to come here, not just because I’m from here, but the team they have and where they’re going as an organization, I thought I would kind of fit in with they way they played, … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Why Chicago’s Patrick Kane considered signing with Buffalo
Inside the NHL: Sabres' new deals continue to build a defense corps for the long term
'The Sabres aren't breaking the bank to do it either. They're spending just over $31.5 million on their defense this season, a figure that Puckpedia.com rates as just the 15th-highest total in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Sabres’ new deals continue to build a defense corps for the long term
Sabres’ Jiri Kulich scores game-winning goal versus Blackhawks after return from blood clot: ‘Lot of emotions’
'For 11 months, Kulich, who had the clot removed in March, had been imagining the next goal he would score, the 18th of his NHL career and first since Oct. 25, 2025.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jiri Kulich scores game-winning goal versus Blackhawks after return from blood clot: ‘Lot of emotions’
In free agency, Patrick Kane narrowed choices to Blackhawks and Sabres
'The Sabres, Kane explained prior to Saturday’s game in KeyBank Center, aggressively pursued his services. When free agency opened July 1, one of the first calls he received was from general manager Jarmo Kekalainen.' … [Read more...] about In free agency, Patrick Kane narrowed choices to Blackhawks and Sabres
Sunday's Chicago Coverage
Chicago Blackhawks give up 3rd-period lead in 4-3 loss to Buffalo Sabres, capping an ugly opening trip (Chicago Tribune) Blackhawks' disastrous opening trip ends with late loss to Sabres (Chicago Sun Times) Recap: Blackhawks Come Up Short in 4-3 Loss to Sabres (Blackhawks.com) Photo gallery (Blackhawks.com) Photo gallery 1 (Sabres.com) Photo gallery 2 (Sabres.com) Photo … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Chicago Coverage
Jiri Kulich scores go-ahead goal, Sabres rally to beat the Blackhawks 4-3
'For Kulich, the goal was his first in nearly a calendar year, and after the 22-year-old missed the final 70 games of last season due to blood clot issues. Rasmus Dahlin tied the game 6:10 into the third period, and Jack Quinn and Tage Thompson also scored for Buffalo. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 12 saves.' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich scores go-ahead goal, Sabres rally to beat the Blackhawks 4-3
Kulich's late goal propels Sabres past Blackhawks
'The Sabres' first lead of the night came following a sustained offensive zone possession while the two teams were skating 4-on-4. After Kulich was unable to score on his first scoring chance on a 2-on-1 rush with Thompson, he buried his second after a pass across the ice from Owen Power.' … [Read more...] about Kulich’s late goal propels Sabres past Blackhawks
Kulich scored his first goal in almost a year to beat Chicago
'In addition Kulich won 7-of-9 faceoffs and Ruff trusted him enough to have him on the ice for the final 1:07 of the game protecting a one goal lead.' … [Read more...] about Kulich scored his first goal in almost a year to beat Chicago
Jiri Kulich completes Sabres comeback in home opener victory
'Tage Thompson added a goal and an assist, Jack Quinn scored for the second game in a row, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 12 saves for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich completes Sabres comeback in home opener victory
Sabres fans celebrate season ahead at home opener
'“Love to see the fans excited, weather is beautiful; where else would you rather be than right here, right now?” Fan Nick Mastrocovo said. “After last year, how can you not get excited? Let’s do it again … this time we got to go a little farther.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans celebrate season ahead at home opener
Sabres fans welcome the Sabres back to Keybank Center for the season home opener
'"Go Sabres!" fans shouted as they arrived at KeyBank Center. Hundreds of fans lined the arena's blue and gold carpet, hoping for an autograph or a photo with their favorite players. For some, that was the highlight of the day.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans welcome the Sabres back to Keybank Center for the season home opener
Kulich scores first goal in 11 months, Sabres edge Blackhawks in home opener
'The forward last scored on Oct. 24, 2025, in a 5-3 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs. His last game of last season was Nov. 1, and he returned on Thursday in the Sabres’ season opener, a 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.' … [Read more...] about Kulich scores first goal in 11 months, Sabres edge Blackhawks in home opener
Young Sabres fans write sweet messages to players before home opener
'“'Thank you for playing for us. There is construction everywhere. My mom has a sourdough starter named ‘Dough-lin,’” Dahlin read in the video.' … [Read more...] about Young Sabres fans write sweet messages to players before home opener
‘Like a dream’ | Kulich announces return with game winner against Blackhawks
'“It was a lot of emotions,” Kulich said postgame. “It was great to be back, to score a goal and just feel it again, feel the crowd again. Yeah, it was kind of like a dream.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Like a dream’ | Kulich announces return with game winner against Blackhawks