'The Sabres came out and played their game and got great goaltending from Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and beat the Rangers 5-1. It’s just another example of when this team plays the way the coaches ask them to play, they’re a very good team. The problem is, games like Monday are few and far between.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Luukkonen and Tuch lead the Sabres to a big win in New York over the Rangers
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Sabres smoked in New Jersey
'After 20-minutes, it was 4-0 Devils on the strength of goals from four forwards; Alexander Holtz, Tyler Toffoli, Nico Hischier and Ondrej Palat.' … [Read more...] about Sabres smoked in New Jersey
Opinion: With a quarter of the Sabres season gone, this organization has to start walking the walk
'On too many nights, they get dominated early, get behind and have to chase the game. There are times they do find ways to win, but there’s no way this team should be regressing from last year with a 9-10-2 record. They can’t string more than two wins together because they rarely string two good games together.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: With a quarter of the Sabres season gone, this organization has to start walking the walk
Sabres call up Kulich, Rosen from Rochester
'Rosen is the AHL’s fifth leading scorer with eight goals and 11 assists for 19 points. Kulich is 10th in the league with 11 goals and six assists for 17 points. Rosen scored the overtime winner for the Amerks on Friday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up Kulich, Rosen from Rochester
Sabres storm back for one-goal win over Pittsburgh
'Buffalo scored three unanswered goals in the third period for the win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres storm back for one-goal win over Pittsburgh
Opinion: Sabres overcome a two-goal third period deficit to beat Pittsburgh
'By most accounts, Jiri Kulich has really improved his overall game, even in the first two months of the season. I think the time is overdue to find out. He has 11 goals in Rochester which is fourth in the AHL and there is a center spot open with the injury to Tage Thompson. His 17 points are 10th overall.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres overcome a two-goal third period deficit to beat Pittsburgh
Capitals snatch victory from Sabres' hands
'The blue and gold nursed their 3-2 edge until the 18:45 mark of the third period when forward Tom Wilson got free in the slot with the Capitals running a 6-on-5 advantage with their net empty. The game-tying goal from the veteran winger forced overtime in Washington.' … [Read more...] about Capitals snatch victory from Sabres’ hands
Quinn is improving as he joined his teammates for the first time during Wednesday's morning skate
'“I started skating about a month ago on my own and I just gradually built up and learned how to skate again working on mechanics and I’d say I’m probably at a point now where I don’t have much restrictions in terms of what I can do out there by myself."' … [Read more...] about Quinn is improving as he joined his teammates for the first time during Wednesday’s morning skate
Zach Benson worried about Wednesday's game against Washington, not his future
'“I was dealing with a lower-body injury that was not letting me skate at my best, but now I feel 110% and I’m just back to my game, high motor, non-stop, move my feet making plays and try to get the puck back as much as I can."' … [Read more...] about Zach Benson worried about Wednesday’s game against Washington, not his future
Granato wants to see even more from Dahlin
'"We need to be challenged, our roster needs to be challenged. Granato said during his weekly appearance on WGR. "We've got to move up, and up, and up and when guys feel proud of what they've done you tend to not realize you're not fighting for more and more, so competition in your lineup is really important."' … [Read more...] about Granato wants to see even more from Dahlin
Sabres fend off Blackhawks in Chicago
'The blue and gold took their third lead of the evening just past the midway point of the third period of play, and it came from an unlikely source on a slick shot. Defenseman Erik Johnson snuck down to the left circle and sniped his second goal as a member of the Sabres high past Mrazek.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fend off Blackhawks in Chicago
Opinion: Dahlin leads Sabres to much-needed win in Chicago
'Dahlin played 28:59 and had a goal and two assists in the win.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Dahlin leads Sabres to much-needed win in Chicago
The Sabres had more speed and rhythm in practice on Saturday
'Granato was angry after the Jets game because he knew that the opportunity to get two points was there. The Sabres aren’t playing to their capabilities and he let them know it.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres had more speed and rhythm in practice on Saturday
Second period a backbreaker for Sabres in Winnipeg
'20-minutes was enough to sink the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night.' … [Read more...] about Second period a backbreaker for Sabres in Winnipeg
Just playing well isn't good enough as the Sabres fall in Winnipeg
'At the end of the day we need to start bottom lining this and last year at this time, they were 7-10-0 while this year, they’re 7-9-1. Despite allowing very few chances, Don Granato was not happy and he said he told his team so after 40 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Just playing well isn’t good enough as the Sabres fall in Winnipeg
