'“We had lots of good opportunities, it wasn’t about opportunities,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “You know you’re in a tight game and we didn’t defend the rush well on the second goal, and we got caught with a couple of tired people on the third one. I liked our answer right after that to come back and score. We had another couple of good looks, but we were in a tight game … [Read more...] about Suzuki pushes point streak to 6, Canadiens hold off Sabres
The Sabres Report - Oct 21, 2025
Sabres’ late comeback bid falls short in Montreal
'Much like in their first road game at Boston, the Sabres struggled to generate offense during the opening period, getting outshot 14-6 and surrendering a goal to forward Oliver Kapanen. If not for Alex Lyon continuing his strong early-season play, especially on some scrambles for loose pucks near his crease, the deficit would’ve been much steeper after 20 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ late comeback bid falls short in Montreal
The Sabres Report - Oct 20, 2025
Sabres Notebook: Avenging last year's sweep is one subplot of trip to Montreal
'The Habs made the playoffs last season by sneaking two points ahead of Columbus for the final wild-card slot in the East. They won only 40 of 82 games and had a minus-20 goal differential for the season − but a key boost to their run was a four-game sweep of the Sabres that saw them outscore Buffalo, 21-11.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Avenging last year’s sweep is one subplot of trip to Montreal
Sabres recall two players from Amerks
'The Buffalo Sabres on Sunday recalled defenseman Zac Jones and center Noah Ostlund from the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall two players from Amerks
Monday's Montreal Coverage
Sabres play the Canadiens following Doan’s 2-goal performance (AP) BUF@MTL: What you need to know (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Montreal Coverage
Metsa has overcome doubt at every level to get to NHL
'“It’s alright, I don’t think you’d want it to be too easy and it makes you grind a little bit, it makes you appreciate everything that you get and it’s no different now, I appreciate the opportunity in being here.”' … [Read more...] about Metsa has overcome doubt at every level to get to NHL
Thompson embraces chance to make U.S. Olympic roster, end Sabres’ playoff drought
'“[We were] put in a do-or-die situation early on in the tournament, but I felt like there was no panic; there was just belief throughout our group that we were going to get it done. And I think that calmness in the locker room was something that I found very instrumental in our win and it’s something I think we’re going to try to correlate and bring here into Buffalo.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson embraces chance to make U.S. Olympic roster, end Sabres’ playoff drought
The Sabres Report - Oct 19, 2025
‘A lot of passion’: Sabres defeat Florida Panthers, 3-0, in game full of emotion
'The Sabres harnessed the emotion of a showdown against the defending Stanley Cup champions and capitalized on it. The Sabres created a net-front presence, boosted by Josh Doan’s two goals. The Sabres finished 7 for 7 on the penalty kill, including a kill of a tripping penalty called against Zach Benson nine seconds into the game. They played with a physical edge.' … [Read more...] about ‘A lot of passion’: Sabres defeat Florida Panthers, 3-0, in game full of emotion
Mike Harrington: Sabres' growth comes not just in wins but in their all-around performance
'Witness Saturday's 3-0 blanking of the shell-of-the-Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. You had to love it. Tough work along the walls and in front of the net. The first two Buffalo goals from Josh Doan, the kind of nose-to-the-grindstone player the Kevyn Adams-era Sabres have not had nearly enough of. A 32-save shutout from Alex Lyon, who has run with the goaltending job … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres’ growth comes not just in wins but in their all-around performance
Inside the NHL: The flame is turned down on Alex Tuch talks as Sabres focus on wins over contracts
'“I think we’ve all kind of decided that it’s best to just try to get some wins here,” Bartlett said. “ ... Alex is a leader on that team, both play-wise and kind of in the room. He wants to focus on that, not have it a distraction. So, we’ve wanted to just kind of let everyone know, we’re just going to put this on the back burner for a little bit. It doesn’t mean that we’re … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: The flame is turned down on Alex Tuch talks as Sabres focus on wins over contracts
Sabres defeat Panthers with complete, heavy effort: ‘A lot of passion’
'The Sabres, a laughingstock earlier in the week thanks to their dreadful 0-3-0 start, suddenly look like a contender in the crowded Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Panthers with complete, heavy effort: ‘A lot of passion’
Sunday's Florida Coverage
Panthers drop fourth straight as road trip struggles continue. What has gone wrong? (Miami Herald) Panthers’ offense remains inept on road trip as Sabres hand defending champs fourth straight loss (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola leaves loss to Sabres with an upper-body injury (AP) Recap: Sabres 3, Panthers 0 (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Florida Coverage
Brad Marchand tears apart Rasmus Dahlin’s helmet in wild Panthers-Sabres scene
'“You know what? Playing with fire, man,” Sabres analyst and former Buffalo enforcer Rob Ray said on the MSG broadcast. “This is good.”' … [Read more...] about Brad Marchand tears apart Rasmus Dahlin’s helmet in wild Panthers-Sabres scene
Brad Marchand wrecks Rasmus Dahlin's helmet in penalty box after dustup
'He had Dahlin's helmet in his hand as he got up and took it with him to the penalty box as an on-ice official led him there. Marchand ripped the straps off the helmet before tossing it back onto the ice. He threw the straps against the glass in the penalty box.' … [Read more...] about Brad Marchand wrecks Rasmus Dahlin’s helmet in penalty box after dustup
Doan scores 2 goals and Lyon makes 32 saves as the Sabres beat the Panthers 3-0
'Owen Power also scored for Buffalo, which earned its second straight win since losing its first three games of the season. It was Lyon’s first shutout since Oct. 22, 2024, for Detroit against the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Doan scores 2 goals and Lyon makes 32 saves as the Sabres beat the Panthers 3-0