'“I feel like that (save on Rantanen) was a big one just because we’re not going behind in the early stage of the first and we go and get the first goal of the game which is huge,” Luukkonen said after making 24 saves in his first NHL shutout. “That felt good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stymies Avs, records first NHL shutout
The Sabres Report - Oct 30, 2023
Monday's Colorado Coverage
Avalanche loses again, but teammates, coach Jared Bednar not happy after “dangerous” play leads to Cale Makar injury scare (Denver Post) Avalanche vs. Sabres: 3 takeaways from the Avs' 4-0 loss to Buffalo (Colorado Springs Gazette) Avs star Cale Makar hits boards awkwardly, leaves game, returns (KKFN-FM) Gabriel Landeskog went to Buffalo, gave Erik Johnson amazing gift … [Read more...] about Monday’s Colorado Coverage
Luukkonen gets 1st career shutout as Sabres beat Avalanche 4-0
'“It’s really a confidence booster for me and I’ve been waiting for a long time,” said Luukkonen, who won for the second time in three starts.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen gets 1st career shutout as Sabres beat Avalanche 4-0
Sabres blank Avalanche; Luukkonen earns first-career shutout
'After getting through some early chances from the Avalanche, it was JJ Peterka giving the Sabres the 1-0 lead midway through the first period as he followed up his own blocked shot and snapped home the game's first goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blank Avalanche; Luukkonen earns first-career shutout
Opinion: Luukkonen's first-career shutout gets Buffalo past Colorado
'Despite Sunday's win, his team broke down around him immediately with numerous bad decisions and turnovers. It took maybe five or six minutes of Luukkonen standing on his head and then the Sabres got to their game.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Luukkonen’s first-career shutout gets Buffalo past Colorado
Luukkonen earns 1st NHL shutout in Sabres win against Avalanche
'"It feels great, especially now when it's only my second start of the season and maybe in Ottawa (a 6-4 Sabres win Oct. 24) the numbers didn't reflect how good I felt in that game," Luukkonen said. "It's really a confidence booster for me and I've been waiting for a long time."' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen earns 1st NHL shutout in Sabres win against Avalanche
'A new standard' | Sabres play to identity as Luukkonen shuts out Avalanche
'“We needed to have a game like that, and it just happened to be against one of the top teams in the league,” Johnson said. "So, I think that’s a good measuring stick for us. I mean, that’s a team that knows how to win, that’s won, and it’s one of the top teams in the league. “So regardless of who we played, we needed to have a game like that but to have it against a team like … [Read more...] about ‘A new standard’ | Sabres play to identity as Luukkonen shuts out Avalanche
The Sabres Report - Oct 29, 2023
Sabres' Connor Clifton suspended two games for hit on Devils' Nico Hischier
'Clifton's right shoulder made contact with Hischier's head as the Sabres defenseman finished a check on the Devils center in the neutral zone. Ondrej Palat, one of Hischier's teammates, rushed to his defense and fought Clifton with four minutes left in the first period. Hischier did not skate for New Jersey in the third period as a "precaution," according to Devils coach Lindy … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Connor Clifton suspended two games for hit on Devils’ Nico Hischier
Inside the NHL: New Sabres blueliner Erik Johnson reflects on his triumphant Cup tale
'“You just want to win it, but to get it right after it was pretty cool,” Johnson said. “I’ll never forget it. I just remember him getting it and he was tearing up. You just know all the work you put in comes to fruition and you fulfill your goal. Nothing better. You want to bottle that moment up for the rest of your life. That’s as good as it gets."' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: New Sabres blueliner Erik Johnson reflects on his triumphant Cup tale
With Sabres goalie Eric Comrie injured, Devin Cooley earns first NHL recall; Buffalo changes up lines
'Cooley, 26, will back up Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen for Sunday afternoon’s game against the Colorado Avalanche at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about With Sabres goalie Eric Comrie injured, Devin Cooley earns first NHL recall; Buffalo changes up lines
Sabres’ Connor Clifton knows why hit earned him two-game suspension
'“I mistimed a hit, as simple as that,” Clifton said following Saturday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “Obviously, there was head contact, which I didn’t intend to do. It’s a fast game. I watched it 100 times.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Connor Clifton knows why hit earned him two-game suspension
Former Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson “like a big brother” for new Sabres teammates
'“It will be weird, but playing against friends is always kind of weird,” Avs star Nathan MacKinnon said. “It was obviously 10 years with him, so a lot of good memories. He’s awesome to have around the room, just a great guy. He was one of two teammates, him and Gabe (Landeskog), that I had always played with since I was 18. Obviously it’s different not having him here.”' … [Read more...] about Former Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson “like a big brother” for new Sabres teammates
Sunday's Colorado Coverage
Former Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson “like a big brother” for new Sabres teammates (Denver Post) Sabres take on the Avalanche in a non-conference matchup (AP) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Colorado Coverage
Sabres’ Connor Clifton suspended by NHL for two games for head shot to Devils’ Nico Hischier
'Clifton will lose nearly $35,000 in pay, and that money will go to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund, the league’s Department of Player Safety announced Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Connor Clifton suspended by NHL for two games for head shot to Devils’ Nico Hischier
Sabres Comrie is week-to-week with a lower-body injury
'Dustin Tokarski has been injured in Rochester which means Devin Cooley has played a lot. In four games he’s 3-0-1 with a 3.46 goals against and .903 save percentage. Cooley will be the backup on Sunday for Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Cooley he excited to be up for his first NHL experience,' … [Read more...] about Sabres Comrie is week-to-week with a lower-body injury