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'“I’m just trying to clean my glasses up a little bit so I can put them on and see through them again,” Ray said. “Good to go. A normal guy would have been carried out of here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres broadcaster Rob Ray takes puck to the face, doesn’t stop him from calling game

'The seventh-year veteran, however, has infused Buffalo’s checking line with energy. The result has been a three-game point streak, two victories and a shootout loss, during which the Sabres have played their preferred style of hockey more regularly than past stretches through the first third of the season.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Eric Robinson addition sparks Sabres energy line

'Jeff Skinner scored his 12th of the season and Kyle Okposo got his fourth goal 5:30 apart as the Sabres overcame a 2-0 deficit early in the third. Victor Olofsson and Owen Power scored in the shootout, while Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka were unsuccessful. Devon Levi made 29 saves in the game and stopped the first shootout attempt before allowing three scores.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally comes up short in shootout loss

'Robinson projects to play on the Sabres fourth line and the penalty kill unit. The team has a need for a defensive-minded forward with alternate captain Zemgus Girgensons on injured reserve.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade for depth forward Eric Robinson

'One hundred fans, selected from those who came to the season opener were invited to the first ever “Fan Fare Culinary Council” created by Delaware North’s customer insights. Giving fans an active voice on what they want from their game day eats.' … [Read more...] about Delaware North gives fans choice of menu at KeyBank Center

'Comrie gave up two goals in the first nine minutes, and two more in the second period, to finish with 22 saves and lose his sixth consecutive start.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose 4th in a row, 5-3 vs. Red Wings

'They also might have lost top-line winger Alex Tuch, who went to the dressing room in the third period, holding the back of his right leg as he skated off the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stumble home, losing Alex Tuch, 3rd game in a row

'Saturday night’s 6-2 defeat in Carolina, where the Sabres have not won in 10 trips since 2016, dropped Buffalo’s record to 10-12-2. With 22 points in 24 games (.458%), the Sabres are last in the Atlantic Division and 14th in the Eastern Conference standings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres slide continues in Carolina

'“We’ve got two very good goalies in Dustin Tokarski and Devin Cooley, but I know my responsibility at any position: our young prospects need ice time and need to develop,” Appert said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan goalie Devon Levi to Rochester

'Buffalo went down to 10 forwards during Friday night’s 3-2 comeback win against Pittsburgh on Friday night, after Girgensons went out with a lower-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up prospects Isak Rosen, Jiri Kulich

'Playing in his 10th NHL game will trigger the first year of Benson’s entry-level contract, indicating that the 18-year-old drafted 13th overall will be staying in Buffalo for the foreseeable future. “He’s earned the right to be here,” coach Don Granato said Friday.' … [Read more...] about Rookie standout Zach Benson sticking with Sabres

'Victor Olofsson scored his first two goals of the season for the Sabres, and Devon Levi made 13 saves in his worst performance of the season, allowing two goals in the opening minutes and five before being replaced by Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen late in the second period.' … [Read more...] about Injuries mount for struggling Sabres, souring captain Kyle Okposo’s 1,000th game

'The Sabres will be without Tage Thompson for an extended period after the top-line center was injured taking a shot to the wrist during Buffalo’s 5-2 loss against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres star Tage Thompson to miss ‘significant time’

'Benson could join Savoie out west in time. He is currently on injured reserve with an upper-body injury, and could receive a conditioning assignment in the AHL after that. But with six NHL games played, he can be in the lineup three times more before burning the first year of his entry-level contract. A WHL assignment would likely come after World Juniors.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Matt Savoie back to juniors

'Skinner scored his team-leading seventh goal on a breakaway to give the Sabres (7-6-1) a 2-1 lead late in the second period, JJ Peterka provided insurance scoring sixth goal, with Tage Thompson recording his 100th career assist on the winner, defenseman Henri Jokiharju had an early goal, and Devon Levi made 31 saves, improving his record to 3-3-0.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win 3-2 vs. Wild, lift record above .500