'Buffalo reverted to its inconsistencies by dropping to 9-8 in its past 17, and failing to build off a 7-0 victory over the Kings on Tuesday night. Eric Comrie stopped 27 shots in losing his sixth consecutive start and dropping to 1-6 this season.' … [Read more...] about Stolarz makes 45 saves to help Panthers beat Sabres 4-0 for 10th straight road victory
The Sabres Report - Feb 16, 2024
Sabres starting goalie Luukkonen sidelined with a lower-body injury, listed as day to day
'The Sabres listed Luukkonen as day to day without revealing the nature of the injury or when he was hurt. Luukkonen is coming off a 33-save outing in a 7-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday in becoming Buffalo’s first player to register four shutouts in a season since Ryan Miller in 2011-12.' … [Read more...] about Sabres starting goalie Luukkonen sidelined with a lower-body injury, listed as day to day
Sabres blanked at home by Panthers
'Carter Verhaeghe scored twice for the Florida Panthers, while goalie Anthony Stolarz turned aside all 45 shots thrown his way in a 4-0 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked at home by Panthers
Opinion: Comrie does great job for injured Luukkonen, but gets no goal support
'I did see compete in this game from the Sabres, so that wasn’t a problem. However, there was not enough net-front presence, not enough pucks and bodies to the net, and their best players are rarely their best players these days.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Comrie does great job for injured Luukkonen, but gets no goal support
Sabres get shut out at home with 45 shots against streaking Panthers
'Having lost three of four on a homestand coming back from the all-star break, Buffalo (23-26-4) remained 10 points out of a wild-card playoff spot, while Florida pulled even with Boston atop the Eastern Conference standings with 74 points, 24 more than the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get shut out at home with 45 shots against streaking Panthers
Sabres' Luukkonen listed as day-to-day ahead of Thursday's game
'Luukkonen was a participant in morning skate on Thursday and was expected to be the starter for the team's game against Florida.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Luukkonen listed as day-to-day ahead of Thursday’s game
Stolarz makes 45 saves, Panthers shut out Sabres
'“I thought we ended up having to chase the game a little bit,” Sabres forward Alex Tuch said. “I think we tried to make it a point to try to get the first one, but obviously they were able to capitalize on a point-blank opportunity. And then from there, our power play is still struggling. We just weren’t able to capitalize on some opportunities and obviously Stolarz played … [Read more...] about Stolarz makes 45 saves, Panthers shut out Sabres
Granato provides positive update on Luukkonen following loss to Panthers
'Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is considered day to day with a lower-body injury and has not been ruled out for the team’s next game on Saturday in Minnesota, coach Don Granato said following a 4-0 loss to the Florida Panthers at KeyBank Center on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Granato provides positive update on Luukkonen following loss to Panthers
The Sabres Report - Feb 15, 2024
Connor Clifton, Jacob Bryson step up on Sabres' defense in Owen Power's absence
'Bryson’s defending was particularly impressive given the circumstances. He’s been a healthy scratch for most of his time in the NHL this season and appeared in 10 games with the Rochester Americans after clearing waivers in December. It was only his third game with the Sabres since early November and he hadn’t skated more than 14:12 in any of his previous five appearances for … [Read more...] about Connor Clifton, Jacob Bryson step up on Sabres’ defense in Owen Power’s absence
Mike Harrington: The Panthers are next. Which version of the Sabres will we see?
'“It can get frustrating, absolutely,” said winger Jordan Greenway, a beast down low against the Kings who needs to again play large against the Panthers. “We’ve got to start somewhere, be happy, be excited, be confident about what we did. Just expect this out of ourselves day in and day out and I think if we stick to that game plan, we can string a lot of wins together.”' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The Panthers are next. Which version of the Sabres will we see?
Following trade, Sabres prospect Matt Savoie on tear in Moose Jaw
'“He’s got aspirations to be a National Hockey League player, but in the meantime, he’s still got some junior hockey to play and he wants to be in a place that is competitive, and he’s a big part of it,” Moose Jaw coach Mark O’Leary said. “I think he’s real excited.”' … [Read more...] about Following trade, Sabres prospect Matt Savoie on tear in Moose Jaw
Thursday's Florida Coverage
Panthers take on the Sabres on 3-game win streak (AP) Preview: Streaking Panthers wrap up back-to-back in Buffalo (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Florida Coverage
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Three-goal first period propels Amerks to 6-2 win in Utica (Amerks.com) Comets defeated by Americans, 6-2 (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Feb 14, 2024
Sabres' offense finally breaks through, UPL earns another shutout in 7-0 win
'“We did a lot of good things tonight," said Greenway. "We played at a great pace that I just don’t think that they could keep up with. It paid off for us early and, yeah, I think if we stick to that game and commit to playing it every night, we can beat some good teams. That’s a good team we just beat there, so we just got to repeat it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ offense finally breaks through, UPL earns another shutout in 7-0 win
Victor Olofsson remaining patient while awaiting possible trade from Sabres
'“It definitely helps you not think about hockey,” said Olofsson, describing fatherhood as a “perfect” escape during an interview with The Buffalo News. “That’s a big key. A lot of times, especially when you’re struggling a little bit, it can be tough to get home and think about hockey all day. She definitely helps me think about other stuff.”' … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson remaining patient while awaiting possible trade from Sabres