'Hayes tapped in Erik Karlsson’s pass from the top of the crease with 7:26 remaining to give Pittsburgh a 3-1 lead. Jack Quinn trimmed the deficit for Buffalo with 4:18 left, and Connor Dewar had an empty-net goal for Pittsburgh in the final minute.' … [Read more...] about Strong 3rd period pushes Penguins past Sabres, 4-2
The Sabres Report - Nov 27, 2025
Sabres doubled up at Pittsburgh
'The first 17-minutes of the game was the equivalent of dragging a stick through some mud -- five total shots between the two sides, struggling to get their bearings on the offensive.' … [Read more...] about Sabres doubled up at Pittsburgh
Quinn shines, but the Sabres still lose in Pittsburgh
'Crosby had four shots and five shot attempts while the Pens leading scorer Malkin had one shot and three shot attempts. The reason Buffalo lost in Pittsburgh on Wednesday 4-2, was the little details that they didn’t take care of.' … [Read more...] about Quinn shines, but the Sabres still lose in Pittsburgh
Jarry makes 29 saves in return, Penguins hold off Sabres
'“We’ve got to be better as a team,” Luukkonen said. “And myself, too, to kind of just not let the game slip away that easily. I think we had really, really solid things in the game, too, today. So, it’s frustrating that we kind of lose it the way like that.”' … [Read more...] about Jarry makes 29 saves in return, Penguins hold off Sabres
Sabres drop another tight road game in Pittsburgh
'“You read it, it’s going to the blocker side, and the D-man makes the right play to get a stick on the puck and it goes to the other corner,” said Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who made his third straight start and stopped 15 of 18 shots. “It’s unlucky, but sometimes the bounces go your way and sometimes they don’t.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop another tight road game in Pittsburgh
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks tripped up by Monsters (Amerks.com) Monsters serve up 3-1 victory against Americans (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 26, 2025
Sabres plan for but won’t rush Josh Norris’ return to lineup
'He returned to the ice with the team on Nov. 17, for the morning skate ahead of a 5-1 win against Edmonton, but no initial timetable was given for his return. However, Norris skated Tuesday in practice on a line with Zach Benson and Noah Ostlund and worked with the Sabres’ top power-play unit in practice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres plan for but won’t rush Josh Norris’ return to lineup
‘Fearless’ Beck Malenstyn playing gritty game, showcasing offensive flair
'Malenstyn, whose Sabres play the Penguins on Wednesday, said he wants “to sprinkle in those little moments of offensive creativity and a little bit more skill. Just being able to take advantage of a few more opportunities, right?” he said.' … [Read more...] about ‘Fearless’ Beck Malenstyn playing gritty game, showcasing offensive flair
Wednesday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Buffalo visits Pittsburgh in Eastern Conference action (AP) Game Preview: 11.26.25 vs. Buffalo Sabres (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Josh Norris will not play Wednesday, may be available this weekend for Sabres
'The Sabres start three games in four nights on Wednesday in Pittsburgh against the Penguins, but Buffalo will not have Norris available just yet. Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff says Norris is not quite ready to return to the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Josh Norris will not play Wednesday, may be available this weekend for Sabres
Zucker believes he's back to full health after illness
'"I lost a ton of weight. As anyone knows, when you're going through any type of illness, it's not fun. You're not enjoying any bit of it. I was basically on the couch or in bed for for 10 straight days," said Zucker on Tuesday during an appearance with the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "My fiancée was here taking care of me and getting me anything that I could eat. I was … [Read more...] about Zucker believes he’s back to full health after illness
Notable numbers from a quarter-season of Sabres hockey
'Danforth, Kulich and Kesselring, however, remain out with no clear timeline for their returns.' … [Read more...] about Notable numbers from a quarter-season of Sabres hockey
The Sabres Report - Nov 25, 2025
Sabres carry momentum from Friday to cruise to back-to-back wins
'“We did a great job to keep them on the outside,” Dahlin said. “We know how to kind of manage the third period when we have a lead. We’re getting better every night at it. Just have to make sure you have a close gap and keep them on the outside. That’s what we’ve been doing. We’ve been doing a solid job.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres carry momentum from Friday to cruise to back-to-back wins
The Sabres Report - Nov 24, 2025
Patience, preparation pay for Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in Sabres’ win against Carolina
'“It’s part of the job,” Luukkonen said. “When your name gets called, you have to be ready for it, and I think the team has been playing well in front of me. It feels good to help the team, too, and it’s not always optimal but sometimes you have to work through that. And being with two other good goalies (Alex Lyon and Colten Ellis), we’ve been playing well, too, so you just … [Read more...] about Patience, preparation pay for Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in Sabres’ win against Carolina
Mike Harrington: With lots of teams in range, Sabres building steam in the long climb in the East
'There was so much to like as they got back to .500 at 9-9-4. For one thing, they didn't mentally crumble when an abhorrent goalie interference decision out of the NHL's Situation Room in Toronto went against them for the second time in three games. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was a rock in goal (although reading his body language and interpreting his voice, it was clear he's less … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: With lots of teams in range, Sabres building steam in the long climb in the East