'"Each game takes a life of its own on," Sabres coach Don Granato said after the wackiness ended in Little Caesars Arena. "That was a monstrous life of its own tonight."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Devon Levi goes back to back and Sabres’ offense supports him in wild shootout win
The Sabres Report - Apr 7, 2023
Friday's Detroit Coverage
'We kept battling': Wings' playoff hopes end with shootout loss against Buffalo (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Detroit Red Wings' multiple rallies not enough in 7-6 SO loss to Buffalo Sabres (Detroit Free Press) Photo gallery (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings eliminated from playoff contention, fall to Sabres 7-6 in shootout (Ann Arbor News) Red Wings proud they … [Read more...] about Friday’s Detroit Coverage
Thompson, Cozens lead Sabres past Red Wings 7-6 in shootout
'“One-on-one against Dylan Larkin is a pretty crazy way to finish up your first shootout,” Levi said. “The guys played a great game and I just wanted to give them an opportunity to get the win. Even when they got the late goal to tie it, I knew we still had a chance to win in overtime.. And when we didn’t get a goal there, I knew we had an opportunity in the shootout.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson, Cozens lead Sabres past Red Wings 7-6 in shootout
Sabres win wild game over Detroit in shootout
'The 7-6 victory marked a Sabres season sweep over the Red Wings as well, going 4-0-0 against Detroit.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win wild game over Detroit in shootout
Opinion: Levi stops Larkin in final round of shootout to preserve Buffalo's win in Detroit
'The bottom line is Buffalo found a way to win this crazy game. The Sabres blew two different two-goal leads, and completely lost their poise once Dylan Cozens scored his second goal and 31st of the season to give Buffalo a 6-4 lead.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Levi stops Larkin in final round of shootout to preserve Buffalo’s win in Detroit
Sabres win in shootout against Red Wings, 7-6
'After being up two goals early in 3rd period, the Detroit Red Wings scored in the final minute and forced Buffalo to overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win in shootout against Red Wings, 7-6
Sabres get shootout win against Red Wings, keep pace in East wild card
'Buffalo remained six points behind the Florida Panthers and New York Islanders for the two wild cards into the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the Eastern Conference. The Sabres have two games in hand.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get shootout win against Red Wings, keep pace in East wild card
Postgame Report | Cozens eclipses 30-goal mark in shootout win in Detroit
'Tage Thompson, Henri Jokiharju, Zemgus Girgensons, and Jordan Greenway also scored for the Sabres. Owen Power had a career-high three assists.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Cozens eclipses 30-goal mark in shootout win in Detroit
Prospect Pipeline: Sabres prospects vying for NCAA Title
'Ryan Johnson and Aaron Huglen lead top-ranked Minnesota into the semifinals against Boston University on Thursday night at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. The Golden Gophers beat Canisius 9-2 before defeating St. Cloud State 4-1 to advance to the Frozen Four from the Fargo region.' … [Read more...] about Prospect Pipeline: Sabres prospects vying for NCAA Title
The Sabres Report - Apr 6, 2023
An 'antidote' against top players, Mattias Samuelsson showing his worth for Sabres
'His presence will be needed if Buffalo is to defy the odds and qualify for the postseason, a challenging quest that will require help from other teams and continues at 7 p.m. Thursday in Detroit against the Red Wings. The Sabres are 30-17-4 with Samuelsson in the lineup, compared to 7-15-3 without him. He can shut down the opponents’ top players, and Rasmus Dahlin is able to … [Read more...] about An ‘antidote’ against top players, Mattias Samuelsson showing his worth for Sabres
Thursday's Detroit Coverage
Detroit Red Wings game score vs. Buffalo Sabres: Time, TV for Atlantic Division matchup (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings-Sabres storylines: playoff elimination, lottery positioning (Ann Arbor News) Detroit hosts Buffalo after Perron’s 2-goal showing (AP) Preview: Red Wings host Sabres Thursday for Tigers Night (DetroitRedWings.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Detroit Coverage
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks extend point streak to eight in overtime loss to Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch defeat Amerks, 3-2, in overtime (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Apr 5, 2023
Observations: Sabres unable to mount comeback in their biggest game in a decade
'Tkachuk’s game-winner spoiled a stellar outing by rookie goalie Devon Levi, who delivered 34 saves for the Sabres in his second NHL start. Dylan Cozens’ power-play goal in the first period was the only time Buffalo could beat Lyon, and Tage Thompson had an assist in his return from an upper-body injury that forced him to miss the previous three games.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres unable to mount comeback in their biggest game in a decade
Alan Pergament: Sabres TV ratings, Buffalo's 'American Idol' singer are soaring
'With Rasmus Dahlin, Alex Tuch, Jeff Skinner, Tage Thompson and company battling for a playoff berth, the Sabres have averaged a 6.4 rating in their last 13 games. The highest-rated game in that span was an 8.1 rating for a 7-4 win over Washington on Feb. 26.' … [Read more...] about Alan Pergament: Sabres TV ratings, Buffalo’s ‘American Idol’ singer are soaring
Wednesday's Florida Coverage
Tkachuk, Lyon spark Panthers’ crucial victory against Sabres (Miami Herald) Matthew Tkachuk, Panthers beat Sabres for fourth straight win; Florida moves up wild-card standings (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Recap: Panthers beat Sabres to take control of their playoff destiny (FloridaPanthers.com) 5 Takeaways: Panthers 2, Sabres 1 (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Florida Coverage