'“I’ve talked about it a lot that I want to be part of the solution here,” Luukkonen said after making 26 saves between regulation and overtime, then denying the Flames in each of the three shootout rounds. “I want to be one of the parts that can help the team win and lately it’s been like that. I want to keep going.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres takeaways: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen holds off Flames in shootout win
The Sabres Report - Nov 10, 2024
Inside the NHL: Nashville's off-key foray into free agency has been a disaster
'The Predators spent $108.5 million to sign three free agents in Steven Stamkos (from Tampa Bay), Jonathan Marchessault (Vegas) and Brady Skjei (Carolina), and it has been a complete disaster. They are tied for 31st in the league in offense.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Nashville’s off-key foray into free agency has been a disaster
Maturing Sabres extend winning streak by beating Flames in shootout
'“I’ve used the phrase, ‘You’ve got to be comfortable being uncomfortable,’” coach Lindy Ruff said following the Sabres’ third consecutive victory. “The game got uncomfortable, and you have to trust how you’re playing.”' … [Read more...] about Maturing Sabres extend winning streak by beating Flames in shootout
Sunday's Calgary Coverage
Three takeaways as Flames start slow -- again -- and fall in shootout to Sabres (Calgary Sun) Flames Takeaways: Comebacks are nice, but Calgary must find a way to start strong (Sportsnet) Flames Earn Point In Shootout Setback (CalgaryFlames.com) Say What - 'Came Back And Showed Character' (CalgaryFlames.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Calgary Coverage
Peterka scores lone shootout goal in the Buffalo Sabres’ 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames
'Tage Thompson and Zach Benson scored first-period goals, and the Sabres earned their third consecutive win. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 24 shots through overtime and all three that he faced in the shootout.' … [Read more...] about Peterka scores lone shootout goal in the Buffalo Sabres’ 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames
Sabres show improvement with 3-win run, and chance to win 4 straight for first time in 21 months
'“It’s easy when things don’t go your way to try to do individual stuff out there, myself included,” he added. “I think we’ve learned, obviously, the hard way. You just have to commit to playing the game the right way and trusting even when you’re not feeling great or things aren’t bouncing your way.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres show improvement with 3-win run, and chance to win 4 straight for first time in 21 months
Luukkonen helps lead Sabres to shootout win over Calgary
'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 24 saves and three additional saves in a shootout to help lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday afternoon at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen helps lead Sabres to shootout win over Calgary
Peterka's shootout goal gives the Sabres their third straight win
'For 40 minutes on Saturday the Buffalo Sabres were the better team. It wasn’t Calgary Flames goalie Dan Vladar that was beating them, they got plenty of chances but hit posts, crossbars and shot wide.' … [Read more...] about Peterka’s shootout goal gives the Sabres their third straight win
Sabres salvage win streak, beating Flames in shootout
'Buffalo has the chance to rise above .500 for the first time this season when it hosts the last-place Montreal Canadians on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres salvage win streak, beating Flames in shootout
Thompson, Sabres recover for shootout win against Flames
'“It wasn’t our prettiest game by any means, but [we] found a way to get the job done,” Thompson said. “Obviously, [Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen] had a great game, keeps us in it. Power play came up big, get a goal on the power play and then [penalty kill] was rock solid all night. … Sometimes, good teams find ways to win. We did that tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson, Sabres recover for shootout win against Flames
Tage Thompson gifts puck to young fan with same name
'On the glass, a young Sabres fan and his parents held up a sign that read, “My name is…Tage Thompson, too! This is my first hockey game!!!”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson gifts puck to young fan with same name
'The types of games you've got to win' | Sabres overcome adversity in SO victory over Flames
'Just about everything had fallen the Sabres’ way in their last two wins – goals were scored early, chances were capitalized on, and timely saves were made by Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Their third straight victory required a commitment to the process in the face of adversity. “Those are the types of games you’ve got to win,” Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about ‘The types of games you’ve got to win’ | Sabres overcome adversity in SO victory over Flames
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks win streak snapped in 5-0 loss to Penguins (Amerks.com) Larsson perfect in Penguins’ 5-0 win over Amerks (WBSPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 9, 2024
Saturday's Calgary Coverage
Gameday: Flames wrap roadie with early start in Buffalo (Calgary Sun) Buffalo hosts Calgary in a non-conference matchup (AP) 5 Things - Flames @ Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) Projected Lineup - Flames @ Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Calgary Coverage
Prospects Report | Tyson Kozak off to strong start with Amerks
'The 2021 seventh-round pick has displayed the combination of defensive reliability and offensive touch that made him a standout at prospects events and inspired Rochester assistant coach Vinny Prospal to refer to him as the team’s “Anthony Cirelli,” a nod to the Tampa Bay Lightning’s talented two-way forward.' … [Read more...] about Prospects Report | Tyson Kozak off to strong start with Amerks