'Johnson was touched by fans holding up signs to welcome him back to Ball Arena in pregame warmups. A video was shown in the first period of his highlights with Colorado. Johnson tapped his heart in appreciation and raised his stick to a cheering crowd.' … [Read more...] about Nichushkin scores twice, Avalanche beat Sabres 5-1 as Erik Johnson makes return to Colorado
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Okposo and Robinson each have a goal and 2 assists as Sabres beat Coyotes 5-2
'“Now we have a template of how we need to play, how we need to work,” Okposo said. “And now we can get better from there. And I think that’s the mantra is continuing to get better every night and build off that. And it’s not hard to play like that. It’s just a commitment to it.”' … [Read more...] about Okposo and Robinson each have a goal and 2 assists as Sabres beat Coyotes 5-2
Primeau stops 46 shots as Slafkovsky’s shootout goal lifts Canadiens over Sabres 3-2
'Struble deflected a shot from Johnathan Kovacevic past Levi at 12:59 during the 4-on-4 for his first NHL goal. Struble and Levi were teammates at Northeastern University last season.' … [Read more...] about Primeau stops 46 shots as Slafkovsky’s shootout goal lifts Canadiens over Sabres 3-2
Sabres snap 4-game skid with a 3-1 win over Atlantic Division-leading Bruins
'Devon Levi made 30 saves for Buffalo, which beat the Atlantic Division-leading Bruins for the first time in nearly a calendar year. The Bruins had won three straight against Buffalo. The Sabres last beat Boston on Dec. 31, 2022.' … [Read more...] about Sabres snap 4-game skid with a 3-1 win over Atlantic Division-leading Bruins
Slumping Sabres tweak lineup by acquiring Eric Robinson in trade with Blue Jackets
'The Blue Jackets acquired a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2025 draft in exchange for a seventh-year player having difficulty landing a regular role in their lineup this season. Robinson had just one goal in only seven games a year after scoring a career-high 12 times.' … [Read more...] about Slumping Sabres tweak lineup by acquiring Eric Robinson in trade with Blue Jackets
Dylan Larkin scores 2 as the Red Wings beat the Sabres 5-3 for 3rd straight victory
'“We’re having trouble starting games on time and it bit us again,” Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said. “When we got down, we were trying to find any sign of life, and we get one there in the second and you battle back and you’re finally in the game. But we just shot ourselves in the foot too much too early.”' … [Read more...] about Dylan Larkin scores 2 as the Red Wings beat the Sabres 5-3 for 3rd straight victory
Tage Thompson is returning to Sabres’ lineup ahead of schedule for their game against Detroit
'“(Thompson) felt his conditioning is in a really good place,” Granato said. “He wanted to feel a little battle this morning, and he knows his body well. He knows what it takes to perform and wanted this morning to confirm it, and that’s great news.”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson is returning to Sabres’ lineup ahead of schedule for their game against Detroit
Juuse Saros makes 34 saves, Predators beat Sabres 2-1
'“I feel like right now it’s like it’s two different teams out there,” Sabres forward Dylan Cozens said. “We play a completely different way when we’re down and that’s how we need to play right off the bat. We need to play like we’re desperate.”' … [Read more...] about Juuse Saros makes 34 saves, Predators beat Sabres 2-1
Sebastian Aho scores twice as Carolina Hurricanes cruise past Buffalo Sabres 6-2
'“We needed to compete harder from the drop of the puck,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “Problems are going to be complicated, especially when the other team is more competitive.”' … [Read more...] about Sebastian Aho scores twice as Carolina Hurricanes cruise past Buffalo Sabres 6-2
Schenn and Neighbours star as Blues beat Sabres 6-4
'“We had our chances,” Dahlin said. “I mean, we played really good. We could have had five more goals. But they didn’t want to go in today. It is what it is sometimes, but I think we got to just look forward.”' … [Read more...] about Schenn and Neighbours star as Blues beat Sabres 6-4
Tuch scores 2, Luukkonen stops 25 shots as Sabres beat Rangers 5-1
'“We wanted to bring more intensity and play the way we wanted to play,″ Peterka said. ”We knew we had to take more steps together. We had a good game.”' … [Read more...] about Tuch scores 2, Luukkonen stops 25 shots as Sabres beat Rangers 5-1
Toffoli scores twice, Hischier returns with goal as Devils rout Sabres 7-2
'“It’s very disappointing,’' Sabres coach Don Granato said. ”This was self-inflicted. We just didn’t work hard enough.”' … [Read more...] about Toffoli scores twice, Hischier returns with goal as Devils rout Sabres 7-2
Alex Tuch’s late goal caps Sabres’ 3-2 comeback win against Penguins
'“We were on the attack. We were aggressive. We were fearless,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “After the game, I turned it right back over to Okie. I thought he did a great job between the second and third, and postgame we went right back to him for further comments because it was a great job. It was a leadership move but a collective effort.”' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch’s late goal caps Sabres’ 3-2 comeback win against Penguins
Strome scores in OT as Capitals beat Sabres 4-3 for fifth straight win
'“Obviously disappointed we didn’t get the two points, but I felt our guys played more of the style we want to play,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Strome scores in OT as Capitals beat Sabres 4-3 for fifth straight win
Rasmus Dahlin leads Buffalo Sabres past Chicago Blackhawks 3-2
'Johnson drove around Chicago defenseman Seth Jones midway through the third before flipping a tough-angle shot over Petr Mrazek’s right shoulder for a 3-2 lead. It was the second goal of the season for the defenseman. “I saw some ice, took it and just tried to drive wide and elevate the puck and get it to the net as quick as I could,” Johnson said.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin leads Buffalo Sabres past Chicago Blackhawks 3-2