'The Sabres broke through after being outscored 10-2 in losing three straight to open the season — falling 4-0 at home to the New York Rangers and 3-1 at Boston and at home against Colorado. They have never opened 0-4.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat the Senators 8-4 for their first victory of the season
The Sabres Report - Oct 16, 2025
Sabres take first lead of the season on a shot that rebounds in off glass
'On a first-period power play, Jack Quinn fired a one-timer from the slot that sailed just right and over the net, bounced off the glass and fluttered in off Ottawa goalie Leevi Merilainen’s back.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take first lead of the season on a shot that rebounds in off glass
Sabres Take First Lead of NHL Season by Scoring the Most Improbable Goal
'The Sabres got on the board first against Ottawa, though their go-ahead goal was anything but ordinary.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Take First Lead of NHL Season by Scoring the Most Improbable Goal
Sabres make lineup decision on disappointing Jiri Kulich
'"After a follow-up question, Lindy Ruff said Jiri Kulich will play tonight," wrote beat reporter Matthew Fairburn on X. "He wants to see how he responds. He also said this isn't about Kulich only. He's met with a lot of guys he feels the Sabres need more from."' … [Read more...] about Sabres make lineup decision on disappointing Jiri Kulich
Sabres beat Senators by the most improbable score of the NHL season
'The Sabres simply played their best game of the season so far.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Senators by the most improbable score of the NHL season
Sabres erupt for four-goal victory over Ottawa
'The Buffalo Sabres scored four straight goals in the second period, including a pair of Jason Zucker power play goals, to defeat the Ottawa Senators 8-4 on Wednesday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres erupt for four-goal victory over Ottawa
McLeod's shorthanded goal propels the Sabres to first win
'You should’ve felt the energy in this building and from the players. That tied the game 2-2 and the momentum was with the Sabres and their fans for the rest of the night.' … [Read more...] about McLeod’s shorthanded goal propels the Sabres to first win
Ruff: 'We need more from the guys who are in the lineup'
'"We need more out of the guys that are in the lineup. When the guys in the lineup get their chance, and usually a chance comes when somebody gets injured, you step up in the lineup. It's the chance you've been waiting for. We need guys to grab a hold of that and and take it right now."' … [Read more...] about Ruff: ‘We need more from the guys who are in the lineup’
New food options and upgrades at KeyBank Center as Buffalo Sabres hockey returns
'The Big Parm Thompson is one of the newest menu items, offered by La Nova. It's a two-foot-long hero with chicken parmesan and vodka sauce. It's inspired by Tage Thompson's pregame chicken parmesan meal.' … [Read more...] about New food options and upgrades at KeyBank Center as Buffalo Sabres hockey returns
Sabres discover scoring touch in first win of season
'Jack Quinn, Ryan McLeod, Jason Zucker each scored twice and Buffalo got additional goals from Alex Tuch and Jiri Kulich in an 8-4 win Wednesday night against the Ottawa Senators coming after the Sabres scored only twice in losing the first three games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres discover scoring touch in first win of season
Sabres score 8 goals, defeat Senators for 1st win
'“I think we were a desperate group tonight, haven’t gotten the results we’ve wanted," McLeod said. "We haven’t really played the game we wanted, either, and I think tonight’s kind of a staple going forward for us that we should keep building on.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 8 goals, defeat Senators for 1st win
‘Smiling, hooting and hollering,’ Sabres break out for 1st win
'What ensued over the next 10 minutes flipped the game on its head, put a charge into the KeyBank Center crowd and led to an 8-4 Sabres win, their first of the season.' … [Read more...] about ‘Smiling, hooting and hollering,’ Sabres break out for 1st win
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
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The Sabres Report - Oct 15, 2025
Zach Benson may crack lineup as trio of injured Sabres return to practice
'“I went and got stitches and it kind of kept blowing up on me,” said Benson, the winger who could make his season debut Wednesday in the home game against the Ottawa Senators. “It got to the point where I thought it would be best to go to the emergency room and thankfully I did. I had to get some blood removed from my face and I’m thankful for the doctors and the care I had."' … [Read more...] about Zach Benson may crack lineup as trio of injured Sabres return to practice
Sabres could scratch Jiri Kulich: ‘Hasn’t been good enough’
'In Tuesday’s practice, Kulich, 21, skated alongside Jordan Greenway and Mason Geertsen, a strong sign he could be benched for Tuesday’s game against the Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could scratch Jiri Kulich: ‘Hasn’t been good enough’