Buffalo News

'While the Buffalo Sabres' season has effectively been over for weeks, it's at least clear their will to compete is not kaput. Sunday's 5-3 win over the Western Conference-leading Winnipeg Jets in Canada Life Centre might rate as their most impressive feat of the season.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: From James Reimer out, Sabres made the plays to ground the Jets

'For the 22nd time this season, the Sabres gave up three or more goals in a period on Saturday. For the 24th time, they gave up an empty-net goal – which is now one shy of an NHL record.' … [Read more...] about Old patterns won’t go away as Sabres fall in Minnesota

'Then you see games like Monday’s overtime win in Boston and remember what all the fuss was about heading into the 2021 draft. Power had a goal and two assists in the game, including the shot that Alex Tuch tipped home for the game-winner, and posted his second three-point game of the season.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Boston performance reminds you of Owen Power’s top billing

'How about an own goal into your empty net just when you were getting a two-man advantage to try to tie the score in a game?' … [Read more...] about Sabres takeaways: Own goal that foiled late power play is another bizarre tale for a lost season

'“He was awesome, absolutely incredible, for me,” Cooley said Thursday in Delta Center prior to the Sabres’ game against the Utah Hockey Club. “I remember our first trip, I’m nervous just getting on the plane, and he invited me to sit next to him. He made me feel comfortable on the ice and off the ice. We had so much fun together. He’s such a big part of helping me become an … [Read more...] about Utah’s Logan Cooley understands the impact Sabres vet Jason Zucker can have

'The Sabres came to this suburb a half-hour outside of downtown to practice Wednesday in one of the more unique places you can imagine. Utah's official practice facility is under construction to open this fall, so many NHL teams have enjoyed skating this season in the 2002 Utah Olympic Oval, which was the site of speedskating races during the Games 23 years ago and remains a … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s a new journey for the Sabres on their first trip to Utah

'The Sabres meet the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday night in Salt Lake City's Delta Center, looking for two straight on the road for the first time in 2025. They haven't won back-to-back away contests since beating the New York Islanders on Dec. 23 and St. Louis on Dec. 29.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Game in Utah is a chance for first road win streak of ’25

'It was the type of fast-paced, disciplined performance coach Lindy Ruff has wanted to see from his team on the road all season. Buffalo snapped an eight-game winless streak away from KeyBank Center dating to Jan. 21 and, as important, it limited an Atlantic Division opponent to only two goals. Luukkonen was perfect after Morgan Geekie scored on a breakaway with 4:47 left in … [Read more...] about Sabres snap 8-game road winless streak with well-rounded effort in Boston: 5 Takeaways

'The toughness, intensity and scoring touch Murray has shown as a 6-foot-5, 228-pound winger in the AHL earned the fourth-round draft pick his first audition with the Sabres since Dec. 15, 2023. He was expected to skate on a line with Peyton Krebs and Jack Quinn when Buffalo played Boston at the start of a four-game road trip.' … [Read more...] about Brett Murray wants to give Sabres the same ‘physicality’ that he’s used in Rochester

'When you look forward, it’s a tough view. The Sabres are in Boston to meet the Bruins on Monday night in TD Garden, where they have lost 11 of their last 13 visits. Then, it’s on to three other teams in the playoff picture in Utah, Minnesota and West-leading Winnipeg.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Through his ups and downs, Rasmus Dahlin feels Sabres’ improving vibe

'The Sabres headed for Boston after the workout to open a four-game road trip against the Bruins Monday night in TD Garden and they might be doing it without key players up front.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Isak Rosen, Brett Murray called up due to injuries among forwards

'“That is what we need every response, every instance,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said proudly after his team had 37 shots on goal. “It was missing earlier in the year, the Devils game. That’s an automatic in and love what Krebs did.”' … [Read more...] about Peyton Krebs’ fight might be a sign the Sabres are becoming a ‘real team

'The former Sabres captain is on pace for 101 points and 75 assists, which would be career highs. But at 28 years old, his game is different. The long stick and amazing strides remain, but there’s polish and commitment to details that only come with time.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: On both sides of the puck, Jack Eichel’s game has reached new levels

'A source with knowledge of the situation told The News that the injury is not to Norris' shoulder. Ruff provided few details following the Sabres’ practice in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Josh Norris dealing with injury as Jacob Bernard-Docker joins team

'“It’s a good league,” said Norris, who scored his first goal since he was traded to the Sabres on Friday. “You’ve gotta take care of the puck, and I didn’t think we did a very good job of that. Penalties and puck management is not a recipe for success.”' … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Sabres’ struggles in division, on the road continue with 7-3 loss to Detroit