'Anaheim goaltender John Gibson stopped Buffalo defensemen Owen Power on a 2-on-1 breakaway, but Kulich put the rebound into the upper right corner of the net for his second goal of the season and snap the Ducks three-game winning streak.' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich’s goal in overtime gives Sabres a 3-2 victory over Ducks
The Sabres Report - Nov 23, 2024
Kulich plays hero for Sabres in overtime win over Ducks
'Lying face-down on the mat, the blue and gold turned a 2-0 deficit in the waning moments of the second period into a 3-2 victory with moments left in overtime against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center.' … [Read more...] about Kulich plays hero for Sabres in overtime win over Ducks
Sabres overtime win keeps their eight-game roll alive
'I thought Kulich had a terrific game in only his second game at center in the NHL. Lindy Ruff told reporters after the game that Kulich was on the ice in overtime because he deserved to be. In 15:16 of playing time, Kulich had four shots, blocked one shot and went 8-of-11 on faceoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres overtime win keeps their eight-game roll alive
Sabres come back to winning side, over .500 after Jiri Kulich’s OT goal beats Ducks
'Owen Power had two assists, giving him 15 even-strength points this year, most among NHL defensemen, and Tuch assisted on Kulich’s goal to boost his team-leading point total to 20.' … [Read more...] about Sabres come back to winning side, over .500 after Jiri Kulich’s OT goal beats Ducks
Kulich scores in OT to lift Sabres past Ducks
'"It’s huge," Power said. "There’s been a couple times we’ve had the chance to do it and haven’t been able to do it, so hopefully now that we’re over it we’re able to continue to get these wins."' … [Read more...] about Kulich scores in OT to lift Sabres past Ducks
Kulich scores in OT, Power has 2 assists in win over Ducks
'“I think you’ve got to find ways to win those games,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “They’re hard to win. But you’ve got to give the group a lot of credit. We gained a lot of momentum there at the end of the second.”' … [Read more...] about Kulich scores in OT, Power has 2 assists in win over Ducks
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Prospects Report | Helenius producing offensively while adjusting to AHL (Sabres.com) Late rally sends bears past Amerks in overtime (Amerks.com) Vecchione Scores Twice as Bears Down Amerks for 4-3 OT Win (HersheyBears.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 22, 2024
Sabres prospect Anton Wahlberg using size, skill to make impact as rookie in Rochester
'“With his physical tools, he’s able to get in on the forecheck, get in on the net-front to really establish a presence when he’s on the ice,” he said following Tuesday’s practice in Blue Cross Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Anton Wahlberg using size, skill to make impact as rookie in Rochester
Friday's Anaheim Coverage
Ducks bring 3-game win streak into matchup with the Sabres (AP) Preview: Ducks Shoot for Fourth Straight Win Tonight vs. Sabres (AnaheimDucks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Anaheim Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 21, 2024
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's heroics help Sabres shut out Kings: Takeaways from a 1-0 win
'“I think it means a lot to our team,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said after his players totaled 10 shots on goal between the second and third periods. “That’s part of the growth. You’ve got to get comfortable in a game like that where it’s tight. … I thought our compete on the puck was where it needed to be to win a hockey game and there compete was high too. It was a hard game … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s heroics help Sabres shut out Kings: Takeaways from a 1-0 win
Bowen Byram's recent games show why the Sabres made the blockbuster trade
'“I was actually telling him the other day how much his game has improved from Colorado,” Aube-Kubel, now Byram’s teammate on the Sabres, told The Buffalo News following practice Tuesday at Toyota Sports Performance Center. “You could see the potential there and the energy that he had there, but coming here and a few years later, it’s crazy how his role has evolved and how he … [Read more...] about Bowen Byram’s recent games show why the Sabres made the blockbuster trade
Devon Levi matured as Sabres’ backup goalie, excited to play for Rochester: ‘Happy to be here’
'“Not playing as much as I used to, trying to manage,” Levi said following Tuesday’s practice in Blue Cross Arena. “There were a lot of lessons to be taken out of that. It was a good experience. I felt like there were times of adversity that gave me lessons that I needed to learn, helped me mentally, helped me mature a little bit. …' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi matured as Sabres’ backup goalie, excited to play for Rochester: ‘Happy to be here’
Thursday's Los Angeles Coverage
Rested Kings look lethargic in loss to Sabres (Los Angeles Daily News) 11/20 Final - Kings 0, Sabres 1 (LAKings.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Luukkonen leads Sabres to 1-0 win over Kings in return from injury
'Luukkonen had six saves in the first period, six in the second and 12 in the third to get his first shutout of the season in his return after being sidelined for two games because of a lower-body injury. The Sabres have won five of seven.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen leads Sabres to 1-0 win over Kings in return from injury
Luukkonen dethrones Kings with shutout win Wednesday
'The Buffalo Sabres kick-started their three-game California road trip n a great way on Wednesday night, as Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen did his best impression of a brick wall in a 1-0 blanking of the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen dethrones Kings with shutout win Wednesday