'Ray immediately yelled “Ah, f–k,” but didn’t let it stop him from describing the action on the ice, as he was quickly checked out by Sabres doctors from where he was broadcasting.' … [Read more...] about Sabres broadcaster takes puck to the face during Rangers game, drops massive on-air f-bomb
The Sabres Report - Feb 23, 2025
Sunday's New York Coverage
Rangers destroyed by Sabres in embarrassing loss in return from 4 Nations break (New York Post) Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin pulled after nightmare five-goal first period against Sabres (New York Post) Jimmy Vesey a healthy scratch in Rangers’ ugly loss (New York Post) Rangers allow season-high 8 goals, lose to Sabres in first game after 4 Nations Face-Off break … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage
Rasmus Dahlin scores 2 and sets up 1 in Buffalo Sabres 8-2 win over the New York Rangers
'Tage Thompson and Ryan McLeod each scored twice, and Jason Zucker had three assists in the teams’ return from the 4 Nations Face-Off break. Jack Quinn and Henri Jokiharju also scored. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 26 shots and Buffalo improved to 5-1 in its past six games.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin scores 2 and sets up 1 in Buffalo Sabres 8-2 win over the New York Rangers
Sabres announcer drops colorful language on live broadcast after taking puck to the face
'Buffalo Sabres broadcaster Rob Ray had an understandable hot mic moment during Saturday’s game against the New York Rangers after he took a puck to the face between the benches.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announcer drops colorful language on live broadcast after taking puck to the face
Sabres announcer Rob Ray shakes off puck to head mid-commentary
'A hot mic caught Ray's immediate reaction -- think of a four-letter word beginning with 'f' -- as a gash quickly opened above his left eye. Ray's glasses were also ruined by the flying rubber.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announcer Rob Ray shakes off puck to head mid-commentary
Sabres Broadcaster Has NSFW Reaction After Hockey Puck Hits Him in Face Yet Again
'For the second time in just over a year, the last being a Sabres-Arizona Coyotes game in December 2023, Ray has taken an errant puck to the face, this time during the Sabres-New York Rangers game on Saturday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Broadcaster Has NSFW Reaction After Hockey Puck Hits Him in Face Yet Again
Sabres blow out Rangers in return to action
'Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thompson and Ryan McLeod all scored twice for Buffalo, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 26 shots in the victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow out Rangers in return to action
Opinion: Rasmus Dahlin has monster game as Sabres demolish Rangers
'I’ve probably seen all 483 games that Rasmus Dahlin has played in the NHL, but Saturday’s 8-2 win over the New York Rangers was the best game I’ve ever seen him play with the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Rasmus Dahlin has monster game as Sabres demolish Rangers
4 check: Sabres surge out of break, Jordan Greenway’s return, Rasmus Dahlin’s revival, Rob Ray head butts another puck, more from Buffalo’s 8-2 drubbing of New York Rangers
'Still far at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings and a ways out of playoff contention, the Sabres have scored 30 goals in winning five of the past six games. With a third of the season remaining, Buffalo (23-27-5) is at least in spirit making a late charge to end its record postseason drought.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres surge out of break, Jordan Greenway’s return, Rasmus Dahlin’s revival, Rob Ray head butts another puck, more from Buffalo’s 8-2 drubbing of New York Rangers
Rob Ray takes another puck to face, keeps on talking
'The television broadcast caught Ray’s letting out profane reaction to the deflection that opened a gashes above his eye and on his nose while breaking his glasses. But Ray remained in his position between the benches providing color commentary.' … [Read more...] about Rob Ray takes another puck to face, keeps on talking
Sabres score 5 goals in 1st period, cruise past Rangers
'“We were aggressive,” Dahlin said. “We came out flying, honestly. All the [defensemen] had good gaps, and we had poise with the puck. … They pushed back a little bit in the second (period), but we just kept our poise and just worked through the game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 5 goals in 1st period, cruise past Rangers
'Continue to build' | Sabres return from break with emphatic 8-goal performance vs. Rangers
'The Sabres stormed out of the gate with five first-period goals to chase Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin and went on to post their highest-scoring game of the season in an 8-2 victory in front of a sellout crowd at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about ‘Continue to build’ | Sabres return from break with emphatic 8-goal performance vs. Rangers
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks outlast Marlies in 1-0 shootout win (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Feb 22, 2025
Dylan Cozens determined to score again for Sabres as 'noise' of trade rumors continues
'But the past two years in Buffalo have tested Cozens’ resolve and challenged him to find the scoring touch that he has shown everywhere he’s been. The confidence, speed and tenacity that he has shown everywhere else have wavered in the NHL as he’s tried to become an elite goal scorer and defender. The center has successfully fine-tuned certain aspects of his performance. He … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens determined to score again for Sabres as ‘noise’ of trade rumors continues
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thompson can use 4 Nations for extra Olympic motivation
'“That’s a big goal of mine is to make that team,” Thompson said. “I think being there and watching it, just feeling the emotion and energy in the building just makes you want to be on that team even more."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thompson can use 4 Nations for extra Olympic motivation