'In the third period and overtime, Tage Thompson became the superstar that he is as he took over the game.' … [Read more...] about Thompson takes game over to overcome three goal deficit and win in Detroit
The Sabres Report - Nov 16, 2025
Rasmus Dahlin makes winning return to Sabres after supporting fiancée through heart transplant
'Sharing a video of Dahlin back at practice, the Sabres highlighted his readiness to rejoin the team for Saturday night's game in Detroit against the Red Wings. The Sabres rallied from a three-goal deficit to win 5-4 in overtime on a Mattias Samuelsson goal.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin makes winning return to Sabres after supporting fiancée through heart transplant
Sabres rally from down 3, top Red Wings in OT for 1st road win of season
'“We started winning battles,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “We weren’t doing that in the second period, and we were giving up goals.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally from down 3, top Red Wings in OT for 1st road win of season
‘Desperate’ Sabres storm back from 3-goal deficit, win in overtime
'“I think it was just desperation,” Thompson said. “We’ve been in a lot of overtime games and been on the other side of it. Loose puck there, and if I get that puck, then we’ve got a really good look.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Desperate’ Sabres storm back from 3-goal deficit, win in overtime
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks pull away from Islanders in third period (Amerks.com) Islanders Show Fight, Fall to Americans 5-3 (BridgeportIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 15, 2025
After early goalie change, will Sabres start Alex Lyon, UPL or Colten Ellis?
'Lyon, Buffalo’s early-season MVP, made just one save and watched his goals-against average jump from 2.92 to 3.07 before Luukkonen took over.' … [Read more...] about After early goalie change, will Sabres start Alex Lyon, UPL or Colten Ellis?
Saturday's Detroit Coverage
Sabres take losing streak into matchup with the Red Wings (AP) Preview: Detroit closes out four-game homestand with Atlantic Division battle against Buffalo on Saturday (DetroitRedWings.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Detroit Coverage
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks rally, tame Wolf Pack in overtime (Amerks.com) Wolf Pack lose sixth straight, 4-3 to Americans (HartfordWolfPack.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 14, 2025
‘We need wins’: Sabres’ downward slide continues after loss to high-flying Avalanche
'“First and foremost, we need wins,” Sabres forward Tage Thompson said Thursday at Ball Arena. “That sucks. We lost what I thought was a very winnable game.”' … [Read more...] about ‘We need wins’: Sabres’ downward slide continues after loss to high-flying Avalanche
Sabres prospect Devon Levi pulled from game during career-worst slump with Rochester: ‘He’s got to be better’
'For the just the second time in his 76-game AHL career, Levi, the Buffalo Sabres’ top goalie prospect, got yanked from a game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Devon Levi pulled from game during career-worst slump with Rochester: ‘He’s got to be better’
Friday's Colorado Coverage
Martin Necas’ four points lead Avalanche past Sabres for fifth straight win (Denver Post) No Valeri Nichushkin, no problem for Gavin Brindley, new-look Avalanche second line (Denver Post) Martin Necas' Two-Goal, Four-Point Game Leads Avalanche to 6-3 Victory Against Sabres (ColoradoAvalanche.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Colorado Coverage
Necas has 2 goals, 2 assists as Avalanche beat Sabres 6-3 for 5th straight win
'Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist, and Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway also scored as the Sabres lost their fifth straight — four in a row in regulation. Alex Lyon was pulled after giving up two goals on three shots, and Ukko-Pekka Luukonen finished with 27 saves.' … [Read more...] about Necas has 2 goals, 2 assists as Avalanche beat Sabres 6-3 for 5th straight win
Sabres' issues on road persist in Colorado
'It was the Colorado Avalanche who toyed with the blue and gold tonight inside Ball Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ issues on road persist in Colorado
One win in nine games have pretty much ended playoff hopes
'Buffalo did play better, especially Thompson who rarely this season has been one of the Sabres best players. Thompson looked comfortable at center, but in the end what does it matter? This team has to win hockey games and they’re not very good at it. Buffalo has one win in nine games and have pretty much taken themselves out of contention for the 15th straight season and we’re … [Read more...] about One win in nine games have pretty much ended playoff hopes
Necas has 2 goals, 2 assists, Avalanche defeat Sabres for 5th straight win
'"Our awareness on the first goal wasn't good enough. To give them that opportunity right off the bat was a tough way to start the game,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “Taking the goalie out was to buy me some time and talk to the team for a second, get organized and say, 'We're going to get back in this game’. And I thought we did.”' … [Read more...] about Necas has 2 goals, 2 assists, Avalanche defeat Sabres for 5th straight win