'The Buffalo Sabres' first-ever visit to Delta Center did not go as planned. For the second time this season, the blue and gold were on the wrong of a 5-2 final against the Utah Hockey Club, as Utah swept the first-ever season series.' … [Read more...] about Sabres swept in first season series vs. Utah
The Sabres Report - Mar 21, 2025
Opinion: Sabres frustrated with 5-2 loss in Utah
'Their constant trouble with situational awareness bit them again.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres frustrated with 5-2 loss in Utah
Utah Hockey Club scores final 3 goals, pulls away from Sabres
'JJ Peterka and Ryan McLeod scored for the Sabres (27-34-6), who had won their previous two games. James Reimer made 25 saves.' … [Read more...] about Utah Hockey Club scores final 3 goals, pulls away from Sabres
Sabres fall in first visit to Utah
'The goal – which was credited to Kevin Stenlund – came during a delayed call against Stenlund for high-sticking. Thompson said he was unaware of the penalty when he attempted the pass, which was directed toward Rasmus Dahlin at the point.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in first visit to Utah
The Sabres Report - Mar 20, 2025
Mike Harrington: It's a new journey for the Sabres on their first trip to Utah
'The Sabres came to this suburb a half-hour outside of downtown to practice Wednesday in one of the more unique places you can imagine. Utah's official practice facility is under construction to open this fall, so many NHL teams have enjoyed skating this season in the 2002 Utah Olympic Oval, which was the site of speedskating races during the Games 23 years ago and remains a … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s a new journey for the Sabres on their first trip to Utah
Sabres Notebook: Game in Utah is a chance for first road win streak of '25
'The Sabres meet the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday night in Salt Lake City's Delta Center, looking for two straight on the road for the first time in 2025. They haven't won back-to-back away contests since beating the New York Islanders on Dec. 23 and St. Louis on Dec. 29.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Game in Utah is a chance for first road win streak of ’25
For Sabres’ Brett Murray, Rochester has become second home
'“I love the organization,” Murray said following Sunday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “… The people here treat you unbelievable. It wasn’t much of a question. … When they said they wanted me back, I was happy with that.”' … [Read more...] about For Sabres’ Brett Murray, Rochester has become second home
Thursday's Utah Coverage
Sabres in action against the Utah Hockey Club following overtime win (AP) Game Preview, 3/20: Utah Hockey Club vs. Buffalo Sabres (UtahHockeyClub.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Utah Coverage
Practice Report | McLeod enjoying career year for Sabres
'The 25-year-old has already set career highs in goals (15), assists (22), and points (37) with 16 games still left to play. He’s been a fixture on the Buffalo penalty kill and, more recently, on the power play. And, despite leading Sabres forwards in defensive-zone starts at even strength, he ranks second on the team with a plus-10 rating.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | McLeod enjoying career year for Sabres
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
How playing the right way has led to success in the Leone era (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 19, 2025
Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen making game-changing saves, finding form
'“Not even like bad goals or anything,” he told the Times Herald. “But you want to make the save to kind of keep the team in it, and I feel like when you get late into the season and we’ve kind of been battling through it, some of those moments, it’s really deflating almost. That’s when the games get out of control, and I feel it shows up in our game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen making game-changing saves, finding form
Ruff: Sabres 'finding ways to win' tight hockey games
'“When you talk about being in tight hockey games, instead of losing games, we're finding ways to win games,” said Ruff on Tuesday during his regular appearance with the “Jeremy and Joe Show” on WGR. “Last night’s game, I thought their goalie made a couple great saves in the third period, and we stayed around and played a real smart game, managed the puck really well. I think … [Read more...] about Ruff: Sabres ‘finding ways to win’ tight hockey games
With Sabres’ physicality on the rise, Zach Benson fits right in
'“It’s part of my game – I get to the hard areas,” Benson said of his knack for post-whistle commotion. “I make it hard on opposing players. I try and get to the areas that they don’t want to defend. “Also, if I take a punch in the face, I want to punch someone else in the face.' … [Read more...] about With Sabres’ physicality on the rise, Zach Benson fits right in
The Sabres Report - Mar 18, 2025
Sabres snap 8-game road winless streak with well-rounded effort in Boston: 5 Takeaways
'It was the type of fast-paced, disciplined performance coach Lindy Ruff has wanted to see from his team on the road all season. Buffalo snapped an eight-game winless streak away from KeyBank Center dating to Jan. 21 and, as important, it limited an Atlantic Division opponent to only two goals. Luukkonen was perfect after Morgan Geekie scored on a breakaway with 4:47 left in … [Read more...] about Sabres snap 8-game road winless streak with well-rounded effort in Boston: 5 Takeaways
Brett Murray wants to give Sabres the same 'physicality' that he's used in Rochester
'The toughness, intensity and scoring touch Murray has shown as a 6-foot-5, 228-pound winger in the AHL earned the fourth-round draft pick his first audition with the Sabres since Dec. 15, 2023. He was expected to skate on a line with Peyton Krebs and Jack Quinn when Buffalo played Boston at the start of a four-game road trip.' … [Read more...] about Brett Murray wants to give Sabres the same ‘physicality’ that he’s used in Rochester