'While all four lines have managed to contribute, two have been particularly dominant. The Sabres have out-chanced opponents, 19-5, with the trio of Rasmus Asplund, Tage Thompson, and Victor Olofsson on the ice at 5-on-5. The tally is 12-3 in favor of Buffalo with Zemgus Girgensons, Cody Eakin, and Kyle Okposo on the ice.' … [Read more...] about Inside the numbers behind the Sabres’ 3-0-0 start
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Sabres continue 'good vibes,' improve to 3-0 with win over Canucks
'"It's something that I think's been missing here. I've found that in the past when we give up a goal we get on our heels, we stop making plays, we start shooting the puck around and it becomes jagged and not connected and it seems like now, everybody wants the puck."' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue ‘good vibes,’ improve to 3-0 with win over Canucks
At The Final Horn | Third-period surge propels Sabres to 3-0-0 start
'Buffalo is 3-0-0 to start a season for the fifth time in franchise history. The last Sabres team to win at least its first three games of the season was the 2008-09 club that won its first four contests.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Third-period surge propels Sabres to 3-0-0 start
'Let's play hockey' | Wolanin looks forward to opportunity with Sabres
'"Let's play hockey," Wolanin said. "I mean, obviously, Los Angeles, California, is quite a place and a great place to kind of take your mind away from hockey. But at the end of the day, I'm a hockey player. I loved everything about it, no complaints. I just wasn't playing."' … [Read more...] about ‘Let’s play hockey’ | Wolanin looks forward to opportunity with Sabres
Prospects Update: Portillo backstops Michigan to tournament win
'Erik Portillo, Buffalo's third-round pick in 2019, started both games and made a combined 55 saves on 58 shots (.948 save percentage). Portillo is 4-0-0 on the season with a .929 save percentage and a 2.00 goals-against average.' … [Read more...] about Prospects Update: Portillo backstops Michigan to tournament win
'Annoying' Sabres improve to 2-0-0 with shootout win over Coyotes
'"Not that there's a big number of games that we've showed it, but consistently play like that - just playing as a team with speed, moving pucks up, funneling back, really just cutting off their rush before it starts - we're going to be hard to play against."' … [Read more...] about ‘Annoying’ Sabres improve to 2-0-0 with shootout win over Coyotes
At The Final Horn | Sabres defeat Coyotes in shootout
'Cody Eakin scored for the Sabres. Tage Thompson and Arttu Ruotsalainen tallied in the shootout.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres defeat Coyotes in shootout
Sabres claim Wolanin off waivers from Kings
'Wolanin, 26, tallied three assists in 18 games last season with Ottawa and Los Angeles. The left-shot defenseman has appeared in 61 NHL games spanning five seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim Wolanin off waivers from Kings
Mittelstadt, Jokiharju to miss time with injuries
'"I'm bummed for those two guys because they came into the season prepared and in shape and they had a good training camp," Granato said. "And right in game one, this happens."' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt, Jokiharju to miss time with injuries
Kyle Okposo: Thank you for a special Opening Night
'Number one: We are going to work. You should see our effort every single night.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo: Thank you for a special Opening Night
Postgame Report | Sabres feed off fans in season-opening win over Habs
'The fans noticed. Blocked shots and net-front skirmishes earned standing ovations. Fans cycled through a greatest hits of chants during the third period, from singing "Sweet Caroline" to chanting the chorus from "Seven Nation Army" to pleading for a sixth goal from the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres feed off fans in season-opening win over Habs
At The Final Horn | Sabres pick up victory on opening night
'The forwards opened the scoring for the team in the first period. Victor Olofsson and Anders Bjork scored in the second and Tage Thompson added another in the third.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres pick up victory on opening night
Sabres announce Rick Jeanneret's final 20 regular-season games
'His "Last Call" of the regular season will be Buffalo's final game of 2021-22, a home game against the Chicago Blackhawks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce Rick Jeanneret’s final 20 regular-season games
Girgensons, Okposo to serve as alternate captains this season
'Girgensons, 27, is entering his 10th season with the franchise and is the longest-tenured member of the Sabres. Okposo, 33, has been a member of the team's leadership group since joining the franchise in 2016.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons, Okposo to serve as alternate captains this season
Amerks open 2021-22 campaign Sunday afternoon
'Rochester is slated to play a full 76-game schedule this year and will have some exciting Sabres prospects on the roster.' … [Read more...] about Amerks open 2021-22 campaign Sunday afternoon
