'A second-consecutive lackluster performance dropped the Buffalo Sabres to 4-7-1 on Saturday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres doubled up by Larkin, Red Wings
The Sabres Report - Nov 3, 2024
Sabres can't score on Cam Talbot and lose in Detroit
'It utterly amazes me that this team went 0-2-0 this weekend against the New York Islanders and Detroit. Only scoring two goals on Ilya Sorokin is understandable, but to get “goalied” in the third period by the below average Cam Talbot is just typical for this group.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t score on Cam Talbot and lose in Detroit
Larkin's 2 goals help Red Wings edge Sabres, stop slide
'“The penalty kill was the obvious difference. It is unacceptable to give up two goals,” Tuch said. “In the second half of the game, I thought we took over and played very well, but we need to bury some chances.”' … [Read more...] about Larkin’s 2 goals help Red Wings edge Sabres, stop slide
Special teams the difference in loss to Red Wings
'“I thought we played hard,” Byram said. “I thought we played a pretty good game. I mean, in terms of back-to-backs since I’ve been here, that’s the best one we’ve played. You’ve got to find positives in things, and I think that’s a big positive for us."' … [Read more...] about Special teams the difference in loss to Red Wings
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks sweep weekend with shootout win over Comets (Amerks.com) Casey ties it late, comets fall in shootout (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 2, 2024
Saturday's Detroit Coverage
How to Watch the Buffalo Sabres vs. Detroit Red Wings - NHL (11/2/24) | Channel, stream, preview (Ann Arbor News) Red Wings play the Sabres on losing streak (AP) Preview: Red Wings host Sabres for Atlantic Division showdown on Saturday (DetroitRedWings.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Detroit Coverage
Sabres takeaways: Baffling mistakes give Isles spark to leave town with a victory
'The New York Islanders hit town on a three-game losing streak that was absurdly ugly. All they needed to feel better was a night against the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres takeaways: Baffling mistakes give Isles spark to leave town with a victory
Inside the NHL: Sabres among the group staying in playoff range in season's opening month
'In the East, the biggest surprise has been Washington’s 7-2 start under sneaky good coach Spencer Carbery. But the Caps have still played only three road games so the jury remains out. Columbus is 5-3-1 and playing hard for the memory of Johnny Gaudreau, scoring six goals apiece in home wins over the Sabres, Toronto and Edmonton.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Sabres among the group staying in playoff range in season’s opening month
Dylan Cozens scores early, but mistakes doom Sabres in loss to Islanders
'Following two season-opening losses, the Sabres had found a groove, compiling a 4-2-1 mark in their next seven games. Sure, they hardly set the NHL on fire, but in these parts, a record like that illustrates progress. Now, they’ve hit a rut.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens scores early, but mistakes doom Sabres in loss to Islanders
Sabres notes: Lindy Ruff could utilize depth to change Buffalo’s lineup
'“In back-to-back games, we’ll have depth to put fresh bodies in,” Ruff said Friday morning. “Our back to backs haven’t been that good. Maybe putting a couple fresh guys in can help us back to back.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Lindy Ruff could utilize depth to change Buffalo’s lineup
Saturday's New York Coverage
Islanders’ much-needed win overshadowed by slew of injury worries (New York Post) Mike Reilly leaves ice after hard hit along boards in Islanders injury scare (New York Post) Islanders beat Sabres after sending Mathew Barzal home with upper-body injury (Newsday) Islanders’ Mike Reilly helped off the ice after hit by Sabres’ Jordan Greenway (AP) Islanders' Pierre Engvall … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage
Bo Horvat scores as the Islanders top the Sabres 4-3
'The team’s inconsistent start continued. The Sabres have lost two in a row following a three-game win streak.' … [Read more...] about Bo Horvat scores as the Islanders top the Sabres 4-3
Sabres unable to come back against Islanders
'Jason Zucker had a goal and assist, but it was not enough in the New York Islanders 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to come back against Islanders
Opinion: Friday's loss to the Islanders was an unacceptable effort
'This was a clinic at how to be totally unaware of your surroundings giving up wide open chances and goals.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Friday’s loss to the Islanders was an unacceptable effort
Adams encouraged after slow start from the Buffalo Sabres
'The Sabres season did not start in North America but instead in Prague, Czech Republic where the Sabres dropped both games to the New Jersey Devils and Adams spoke on turning the page from a difficult start. “We’ve gone 4-2-1 since that start and so we’re a little uneven, I think there is a lot to like and there are also some parts to our game to not like and to clean up.”' … [Read more...] about Adams encouraged after slow start from the Buffalo Sabres