'The Sabres entered the night having scored three times all season. When defenseman Henri Jokiharju scored 1:34 into the second period, the Sabres equaled their season goal output in just 5:19.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start scoring, beat Panthers for first win: ‘A stress-reliever’
The Sabres Report - Oct 13, 2024
Sunday's Florida Coverage
Florida Panthers lack pushback in losing to Buffalo in 1st game without captain Aleksander Barkov (AP) Recap: Sabres 5, Panthers 2 (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Florida Coverage
Thompson scores go-ahead goal, and Sabres end season-opening 3-game skid with 5-2 win over Panthers
'Henri Jokiharju, Mattias Samuelsson and Alex Tuch, with an empty-netter, also scored for the Sabres, who combined for three goals in their first three outings. Lindy Ruff won his first game in his second stint as Sabres coach, 4,257 days after his last victory with Buffalo — a 4-2 decision over Boston on Feb. 15, 2013.' … [Read more...] about Thompson scores go-ahead goal, and Sabres end season-opening 3-game skid with 5-2 win over Panthers
Sabres defeat Florida, record first win of season
'The only goal of the third period came with less than two minutes remaining in regulation. Alex Tuch scored for the second straight game by shooting at an empty net just on the Panthers' side of center ice. The goal extended Buffalo's lead to three goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Florida, record first win of season
Opinion: This time effort turns into a win for the Sabres
'Jordan Greenway was a monster in this game and easily was the first star. He was relentless in both ends of the ice and now I’ve sat and listened to two head coaches say how intelligent he plays on the ice. He’s a frequent target of media and fans because he’s big and doesn’t fight all the time, but nobody on this team causes more headaches for the opposition,' … [Read more...] about Opinion: This time effort turns into a win for the Sabres
Buffalo Sabres pull out 5-2 'stress relief' win over defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers
'Out of the gates, you could tell Buffalo had some intention with the way they wanted to start this game.'' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres pull out 5-2 ‘stress relief’ win over defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers
Sabres find scoring touch in beating Cup champs for 1st win
'Jordan Greenway and Tage Thompson had goals 31 seconds apart in the first period, defensemen Henri Jokiharju and Mattias Samuelsson added to the lead in the second period, Alex Tuch buried one into an empty net, and the Sabres exceeded their scoring output from three losses to start the season in the 5-2 win. Devon Levi made 22 saves for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres find scoring touch in beating Cup champs for 1st win
Rob Ray entering Sabres Hall of Fame
'The team’s 44th inductee, “Rayzor” was a popular enforcing forward for 14 seasons, and is now in his 21st year on the Sabres broadcast crew. Ray’s community involvement and media presence have allowed him to remain a fan favorite.' … [Read more...] about Rob Ray entering Sabres Hall of Fame
Rob Ray to be inducted into Sabres Hall of Fame
'The team announced Saturday night that Ray will become the 44th member of the Sabres Hall of Fame. The news was shared in a video announcement featuring Dominik Hasek and Ryan Miller that played on the videoboard during the first period of the Sabres game against the Florida Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Rob Ray to be inducted into Sabres Hall of Fame
Ruff, Sabres defeat Panthers for 1st win of season
'“I sensed the same type of urgency last game (a 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday),” Ruff said. “You could get frustrated, you could deviate, but I thought our guys were pretty locked in to trying to play the right way, and, for the most part, I thought for 60 minutes we did. We got rewarded. I thought a couple goals, maybe, they wouldn't like going in. We still … [Read more...] about Ruff, Sabres defeat Panthers for 1st win of season
'We responded well' | Sabres break through against Panthers for 1st win of 2024-25
'“Typically, everyone goes through [adversity] at some point and maybe a couple times,” Greenway said. “I think it speaks volumes that (with) the start we had, everything that kind of went on, we stuck to it. I don’t want to go to last game, but we’ve been building our game."' … [Read more...] about ‘We responded well’ | Sabres break through against Panthers for 1st win of 2024-25
Rob Ray to be inducted into Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame
'The Sabres revealed news of Ray’s induction with a video message from former goaltenders Ryan Miller and Dominik Hasek, the two most recent inductees into the Sabres Hall of Fame, which played during the first period of the team’s game against Florida on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Rob Ray to be inducted into Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius looks sharp late in Rochester debut (Olean Times Herald) Amerks take down comets for first win of the season (Amerks.com) Willman scores in comets loss to Rochester (UticsComets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 12, 2024
Mike Harrington: The Sabres' sudden crisis is growing, and now the Cup champs hit town
'Your power play is 0 for 11. Your scorers look snakebit already.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The Sabres’ sudden crisis is growing, and now the Cup champs hit town
As Sabres stumble out of gate, veteran Jason Zucker’s experience can help
'“Games played in this league is always a great thing, kind of shows longevity,” Zucker said following Friday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “I don’t think you can get to some of the higher-ups, the 1,000 games, by a fluke happening.”' … [Read more...] about As Sabres stumble out of gate, veteran Jason Zucker’s experience can help