'“Playing in my first game, it’s really cool, and I’m super grateful,” said Kozak, a seventh-round pick in 2021. “(To) thought (to) have scored in my first game is (an) unreal moment, but it got disallowed. So it happens.”' … [Read more...] about Tyson Kozak has goal disallowed in NHL debut as Sabres lose to Jets in OT
The Sabres Report - Dec 6, 2024
Injured captain Rasmus Dahlin misses game; Sabres make roster move
'Dahlin, who averages a team-high 24 minutes, 42 seconds of ice time per game, missed Thursday’s game. Defenseman Dennis Gilbert moved into the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Injured captain Rasmus Dahlin misses game; Sabres make roster move
Injuries taking toll on Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson: ‘Really hard mentally’
'“It’s really hard mentally,” he said Thursday morning after joining his teammates on the ice in a non-contact role as they prepared for the Winnipeg Jets. “I can’t lie about that. I did a lot of things over the summer to help my body or put myself in the best situation to stay healthy. It’s deflating a bit, especially since I wasn’t too happy with my game at the start of the … [Read more...] about Injuries taking toll on Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson: ‘Really hard mentally’
Friday's Winnipeg Coverage
Slump busted (Winnipeg Free Press) Jets end four-game skid, escape Buffalo with 3-2 overtime win (Winnipeg Sun) Lowry embodies everything Jets want to be in win over Sabres (Sportsnet) Winnipeg Jets snap losing streak with OT win over Sabres (Global News Winnipeg) Analysis: Winnipeg Jets back on track after overtime heroics from key players (CJOB-AM) Three things - Lowry … [Read more...] about Friday’s Winnipeg Coverage
Adam Lowry scores in OT to give Jets 3-2 win over Sabres and end 4-game skid
'Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens scored for the Sabres, who are winless in their past five games (0-3-2). Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen also made 28 saves.' … [Read more...] about Adam Lowry scores in OT to give Jets 3-2 win over Sabres and end 4-game skid
Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin ruled of game against Jets with back spasms
'Ruff did not provide a timeline of how long Dahlin might be sidelined. He said he hopes it’s short-term “but you never know.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin ruled of game against Jets with back spasms
Buffalo Sabres Rookie Sees First NHL Goal Get Called Back For Goalie Interference
'Kozak saw the loose puck and shot it into the back of the net with Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck not getting over to the right side of his crease. Kozak and his family celebrated what appeared to be a huge career moment for the seventh-round draft pick in 2021. That was when Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel challenged the play for goaltender interference.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Rookie Sees First NHL Goal Get Called Back For Goalie Interference
Losing streak reaches five, Sabres fall in overtime to Winnipeg
'The Buffalo Sabres picked up a point, but the Winnipeg Jets were able outlast Buffalo for a 3-2 victory in overtime on Thursday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Losing streak reaches five, Sabres fall in overtime to Winnipeg
Two challenges go against Buffalo in their fifth straight loss
'The Buffalo Sabres played much better on Thursday, but that doesn’t matter anymore because moral victories don’t matter to a team that has proclaimed the time is now.' … [Read more...] about Two challenges go against Buffalo in their fifth straight loss
Sabres skid continues with OT loss
'Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens scored in the first period for Buffalo, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 28 saves. But the Jets responded quickly to each goal, and snapped a four-game skid when Adam Lowry knocked a rebound past Luukkonen at 3:59 into overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres skid continues with OT loss
Jets end 4-game losing streak, defeat Sabres in OT
'Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens scored for the Sabres (11-12-3), who have lost five straight (0-3-2). Luukkonen made 28 saves.' … [Read more...] about Jets end 4-game losing streak, defeat Sabres in OT
Goalie interference reviews loom large as Sabres fall to Jets in overtime
'“It’s a quick game, it’s hard for the refs to make the right calls always, but I have no chance to make a save on that play,” Luukkonen said. “If your toes are out of the crease now, it’s kind of, you know, a free for all – you can get hit and they can do whatever they want."' … [Read more...] about Goalie interference reviews loom large as Sabres fall to Jets in overtime
The Sabres Report - Dec 5, 2024
Mike Harrington: Tuesday was a disaster for the Sabres. It feels like a tipping point.
'Sometimes you hit those moments that feel earth-shaking to a season, and sometimes an entire organization. July 1, 2007, was one for the Sabres as Daniel Briere and Chris Drury went out the free-agency door, never to return. The night in 2014 when they traded Ryan Miller was another. There’s losing Connor McDavid in the lottery or the seminal pressers from Ryan O’Reilly and … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Tuesday was a disaster for the Sabres. It feels like a tipping point.
Sabres' Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch not joining Rasmus Dahlin, UPL at 4 Nations Face-Off
'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, their starting goalie, was selected to play for Finland. A few of the Sabres' candidates didn't make their respective teams, though. Team USA didn't pick Tage Thompson or Alex Tuch, and Henri Jokiharju was expected to join Luukkonen on Finland's roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch not joining Rasmus Dahlin, UPL at 4 Nations Face-Off
Anatomy of a collapse: How the Sabres squandered a 4-0 lead and lost to Avs
'How did the Sabres allow the Avalanche (14-12) to roar back? Here's a timeline of the collapse, along with an analysis on how it went sideways so quickly...'. … [Read more...] about Anatomy of a collapse: How the Sabres squandered a 4-0 lead and lost to Avs