'Alex Tuch had a goal and two assists, Bowen Byram and Rasmus Dahlin both had a goal and an assist and Dylan Cozens also scored for the Sabres, whose season-best four-game winning streak came to an end.' … [Read more...] about Skjei, Forsberg each score twice as Predators end losing streak with 6-4 win over Sabres
The Sabres Report - Feb 9, 2025
Sabres play from behind all night, fall in Nashville
'The Buffalo Sabres' winning streak ended at four games on Saturday night. Visiting the Nashville Predators, the blue and gold skated uphill after falling into a 2-0 first period hole at Bridgestone Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres play from behind all night, fall in Nashville
Opinion: If Sabres lose for the first time in five games, 6-4
‘ The Buffalo Sabres 6-4 loss to the Nashville Predators on Saturday was just another loss that you can’t have if you’re a good team.’ … [Read more...] about Opinion: If Sabres lose for the first time in five games, 6-4
Sabres lose going into break as comeback falls short in Nashville
'Ending its longest win streak in two seasons at four games, Buffalo rallied back from an early two-goal deficit but never pulled in front.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose going into break as comeback falls short in Nashville
O'Reilly has 4 assists, Predators hold off Sabres to end skid at 6
'Sabres forward Zach Benson appeared to tie the game at 5-5 at 12:44 of the third, but the Predators successfully challenged for offside.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly has 4 assists, Predators hold off Sabres to end skid at 6
Sabres' comeback falls short in Nashville
‘ “I thought we were probably the better team for most of the game to be honest with you,” said Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram, who had a goal and an assist. “But they scored when we gave them chances so that’s the bottom line.”’ … [Read more...] about Sabres’ comeback falls short in Nashville
The Sabres Report - Feb 8, 2025
Tage Thompson ready to return for Sabres, satisfied with team meeting about response to hit
'Thompson skated on his own the last two days and during Friday’s practice in LECOM Harborcenter, he was a full participant. He took his regular shift on right wing with Jiri Kulich and JJ Peterka and was in his regular spot on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson ready to return for Sabres, satisfied with team meeting about response to hit
Sabres’ Tage Thompson practices, likely ready to play after suffering concussion
'“Then second day it kind of hit me pretty hard there,” he said in KeyBank Center following the session. “Third day it was great, felt normal. I’ve been progressing each day, so feeling good today.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson practices, likely ready to play after suffering concussion
Saturday's Nashville Coverage
Buffalo visits Nashville after Tuch’s 2-goal game (AP) Game Day: Sabres vs. Preds, February 8 (NashvillePredators.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Nashville Coverage
Thompson returned to practice and is feeling good
'Concussions don’t always present symptoms right away and Thompson said that’s what happened with him.' … [Read more...] about Thompson returned to practice and is feeling good
Tage Thompson returns to practice; Sabres eye their 5th straight win
'"I feel ready," Thompson said. "I'm going to have to talk to the doctors and staff, and figure out what's best. I know it's definitely a high possibility (of playing) for Saturday and kind of just see where I progress the rest of the day and go from there."' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson returns to practice; Sabres eye their 5th straight win
Practice Report | Thompson returns, expects to play Saturday
'“It’s nice to get back on the ice with the team and a full practice, a little bit of contact, game pace,” Thompson said, addressing the media for the first time since the incident. “Felt good. No issues.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Thompson returns, expects to play Saturday
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Levi backstops Amerks to fifth straight win in return from All-Star break (Amerks.com) Sens outshoot opposition, but shut out in Rochester (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Feb 7, 2025
Sabres notebook: Jason Zucker says club has worked to block out criticism from Thompson affair
'“With all that’s going on, you hunker down and you handle things internally and you can’t listen to the outside noise,” Zucker, the Sabres’ oldest skater at 33, told The Buffalo News after practice on Wednesday. “It was a situation that we all took very seriously. It’s easy to look at it and say all the negative things, and rightfully so."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Jason Zucker says club has worked to block out criticism from Thompson affair
When goalie Ryan Miller joined Sabres as rookie, Rob Ray tested him
'“See what you were made of,” Miller said. “That’s how I remember my first interactions with him, just kind of figuring out who is this kid? He had a lot to say. He was poking, poking, poking and waiting for your response, and he wanted to see you stand up for yourself.”' … [Read more...] about When goalie Ryan Miller joined Sabres as rookie, Rob Ray tested him