'There are many ingredients to becoming a good team. If you’re going to win hockey games you must defend well, you must get big and timely saves from your goaltender and you must win the special teams battle.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres do all the right things to win again at home
The Sabres Report - Apr 6, 2025
Sabres come back to beat Lightning in shootout
'With victories in nine of the past 13 games, the Sabres have climbed out of last place and into 14th in the Eastern Conference standings, while staving off playoff elimination. With seven games remaining in the season, Buffalo now has 72 points, 11 below the Montreal Canadiens for the final wild-card playoff spot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres come back to beat Lightning in shootout
Thompson scores 40th, Sabres defeat Lightning in shootout
'“I thought we played well all night, really,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “Started with a great first period. I thought we left a lot of opportunities out there to increase the lead, get the lead, played a heck of a third period, and got rewarded for playing well away from the puck and managing the puck.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson scores 40th, Sabres defeat Lightning in shootout
'There's no better feeling' | Sabres beat Lightning in shootout for 5th straight home win
'“… We’ve been playing really well, we’ve been playing really hard – to a man – in here. There’s a standard we’re trying to hold each other to, and when you start getting the results like that at home, that’s one of the main reasons you play for, is that feeling.”' … [Read more...] about ‘There’s no better feeling’ | Sabres beat Lightning in shootout for 5th straight home win
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Hat trick from Helenius, another shutout from Levi lead Amerks to 4-0 win (Amerks.com) Sens fall 4-0 in Rochester rematch (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Apr 5, 2025
Red-hot in Rochester, Sabres give Noah Ostlund, 21, his first NHL call
'“Nothing but good, the way he’s played, the way he’s defended while he’s operated with the puck,” the Ruff said. “He’s put together a real good year. I think it’s just a player finding his path and he feels comfortable. It’s a hard league to play in, but he’s progressed, and he’s pushed himself to where he’s become one of the top players down there.”' … [Read more...] about Red-hot in Rochester, Sabres give Noah Ostlund, 21, his first NHL call
Erik Brady: Ovechkin’s chase of Gretzky recalls Gretzky's chase of Esposito – in Buffalo
'A week after that dinner, on the night that Gretzky broke the record instead, Perreault had a hat trick that staked the Sabres to a 3-1 lead. The old lion roared – and then, after the Edmonton Oilers had tied it, 3-3, their young lion roared back.' … [Read more...] about Erik Brady: Ovechkin’s chase of Gretzky recalls Gretzky’s chase of Esposito – in Buffalo
As Noah Ostlund develops into star for Rochester, Sabres give him chance
'Ostlund, the 16th overall pick in 2022, is expected to make his NHL debut Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning at KeyBank Center, the start of a three-game home stand.' … [Read more...] about As Noah Ostlund develops into star for Rochester, Sabres give him chance
Sabres rookie Tyson Kozak likely out for rest of NHL season; Josh Norris skates on own after injury
'“We’re running out of time for him,” Ruff said following Friday’s practice in LECOM Harborcenter. “So there’s a good chance he won’t play.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Tyson Kozak likely out for rest of NHL season; Josh Norris skates on own after injury
Saturday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Sabres bring home winning streak into matchup with the Lightning (AP) Nuts & Bolts: Saturday night matchup against Sabres (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Ostlund to get his first NHL action
'The 21-year-old has been on fire with the Amerks scoring nine goals and five assists for 14 points in March. Those 11 games earned him AHL Rookie of the Month honors. He was also AHL Player of the Week near the end of March.' … [Read more...] about Ostlund to get his first NHL action
Red-hot Ostlund recalled to Buffalo, set for NHL debut
'“I got so happy – happy and excited,” said Ostlund, who’s expected to make his NHL debut Saturday versus Tampa Bay. “It’s something that I’ve worked for my whole life.”' … [Read more...] about Red-hot Ostlund recalled to Buffalo, set for NHL debut
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks blanked in Belleville, 5-0 (Amerks.com) Merilainen masterful in shutout performance to lead Sens past Amerks (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Apr 3, 2025
Mike Harrington: What impact does this run of good hockey have on the Sabres next season?
'The Sabres need to keep pushing with another back-to-back coming this weekend in KeyBank Center against Tampa Bay and Boston. Most opponents other than the Bruins are fighting hard for their playoff positions. Individuals on both sides are striving for key numbers. And while late-season games aren’t predictors of future success, they’re absolutely used as evaluation tools.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: What impact does this run of good hockey have on the Sabres next season?
Sabres assign prospect to Rochester
'Rosen, 22, registered one assist, his first NHL point, in three games during his recall. He sat out the last two contests as a healthy scratch.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign prospect to Rochester