'“That’s definitely something I try to do: hold onto pucks and use my size and my strength to create offense and find open guys, or create space for myself to get a shot,” he said. “Some games you feel pretty good, and I feel like I’ve been generating quite a bit of chances recently, and sometimes when you’re playing like that you just get some confidence.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson bests Boston with another hat trick, continues aiming higher
The Sabres Report - Apr 7, 2025
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Sunday's Boston Coverage
Bruins at Sabres preview: Losing streak finally snapped, Boston heads to Buffalo (Boston Globe) Boston visits Buffalo after Pastrnak’s hat trick (AP) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage
Tage Thompson's 40th goal a reminder that offense isn't a problem for Sabres: Takeaways
'The Lightning were 18-6-2 in their previous 26 games and 35-1-1 when leading at the second intermission. The Sabres showed what they can accomplish as a team when they commit to the smart, disciplined approach that coach Lindy Ruff has been pushing them to adopt since the season began in October.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson’s 40th goal a reminder that offense isn’t a problem for Sabres: Takeaways
Inside the NHL: Bruins finally took the step back but Sabres didn't capitalize on it
'The Bruins fired coach Jim Montgomery in November and he was immediately swooped up by St. Louis, where he entered the weekend on an 11-game win streak. Montgomery didn’t make a mess of contract negotiations with goaltender Jeremy Swayman. That was the fault of Sweeney and team president Cam Neely. Interim coach Joe Sacco hasn’t gotten the job done and it seems like the Bruins … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Bruins finally took the step back but Sabres didn’t capitalize on it
Sabres keep improving, beat Lightning to extend win streak; Tage Thompson hits 40-goal mark
'Over the final weeks of a disappointing season in which they will add to their NHL-record playoff drought, the Sabres have quietly been establishing an identity, showcasing a more consistent and sturdier style while defeating some heavyweight opponents.' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep improving, beat Lightning to extend win streak; Tage Thompson hits 40-goal mark
Sabres’ Beck Malenstyn not surprised Alex Ovechkin rejected chance to score record-breaking goal into empty net
'“There were instances last year where unless it was a clear-cut look at an empty net, it’s not really how he wanted to do it when he approached … moving into third, moving into second,” Malenstyn told the Time Herald prior to Saturday’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at KeyBank Center. “He didn’t want it to be in those kind of scenarios, which, I mean, you kind of look … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Beck Malenstyn not surprised Alex Ovechkin rejected chance to score record-breaking goal into empty net
Sunday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Lightning clinch playoff berth, then sputter in shootout loss to Sabres (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning clinch playoff berth, giving Zemgus Girgensons an additional boost in Buffalo homecoming (AP) Recap: Sabres 3, Lightning 2 - SO (TampaBayLightning.com) Mishkin's Extra Shift: Sabres 3, Lightning 2 - SO (TampaBayLightning.com) The Backcheck: Sabres edge Bolts in shootout … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Quinn, Tuch score shootout goals in Sabres 3-2 win over playoff-bound Lightning
'Tage Thompson and Jason Zucker scored for Buffalo, which has won six of seven and five straight at home. James Reimer stopped 22 shots through overtime and both shootout attempts to win his career-best matching sixth straight start.' … [Read more...] about Quinn, Tuch score shootout goals in Sabres 3-2 win over playoff-bound Lightning
Sabres beat Lightning in shootout
'The Sabres earned a hard-fought 3-2 shootout victory over the Lightning, Saturday night at KeyBank Center. Tage Thompson netted his 40th goal of the season in the win, while James Reimer earned his sixth straight win in net for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Lightning in shootout
Opinion: Sabres do all the right things to win again at home
'There are many ingredients to becoming a good team. If you’re going to win hockey games you must defend well, you must get big and timely saves from your goaltender and you must win the special teams battle.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres do all the right things to win again at home
Sabres come back to beat Lightning in shootout
'With victories in nine of the past 13 games, the Sabres have climbed out of last place and into 14th in the Eastern Conference standings, while staving off playoff elimination. With seven games remaining in the season, Buffalo now has 72 points, 11 below the Montreal Canadiens for the final wild-card playoff spot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres come back to beat Lightning in shootout
Thompson scores 40th, Sabres defeat Lightning in shootout
'“I thought we played well all night, really,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “Started with a great first period. I thought we left a lot of opportunities out there to increase the lead, get the lead, played a heck of a third period, and got rewarded for playing well away from the puck and managing the puck.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson scores 40th, Sabres defeat Lightning in shootout
'There's no better feeling' | Sabres beat Lightning in shootout for 5th straight home win
'“… We’ve been playing really well, we’ve been playing really hard – to a man – in here. There’s a standard we’re trying to hold each other to, and when you start getting the results like that at home, that’s one of the main reasons you play for, is that feeling.”' … [Read more...] about ‘There’s no better feeling’ | Sabres beat Lightning in shootout for 5th straight home win
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Hat trick from Helenius, another shutout from Levi lead Amerks to 4-0 win (Amerks.com) Sens fall 4-0 in Rochester rematch (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Apr 5, 2025
Red-hot in Rochester, Sabres give Noah Ostlund, 21, his first NHL call
'“Nothing but good, the way he’s played, the way he’s defended while he’s operated with the puck,” the Ruff said. “He’s put together a real good year. I think it’s just a player finding his path and he feels comfortable. It’s a hard league to play in, but he’s progressed, and he’s pushed himself to where he’s become one of the top players down there.”' … [Read more...] about Red-hot in Rochester, Sabres give Noah Ostlund, 21, his first NHL call