'Celebrini’s goal at the 12:02 mark of the third period came 63 seconds after Thompson scored to cut the Sharks lead to 3-2. Celebrini used Buffalo defenseman Bowen Byram as a screen in snapping a shot from the top of the right circle inside the far left post.' … [Read more...] about Sharks score 4 3rd-period goals to pull away for 6-2 win over Sabres
The Sabres Report - Mar 5, 2025
Sabres unable to keep up with San Jose
'The Buffalo Sabres could not keep pace with the San Jose Sharks in their 6-2 loss at KeyBank Center on Tuesday night. Six different players scored in the win for San Jose.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to keep up with San Jose
Opinion: Another embarrassing loss to add to the list
'Buffalo lost to the team that is in last place in the NHL, a team that is the worst in goals against, 29th in goal scoring and had lost 14-of-16 games and 17-of-20.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Another embarrassing loss to add to the list
Ruff: 'We're going to stay invested in what we're trying to do here'
'"Our special teams play in the last couple games has led us down. I think the absence of Zucker is to show that our power play hasn't quite clicked the way it has, with him around the net front and making low plays and our penalty killing. We had a couple big breakdowns that didn't like the first one we gave up. I think special teams can win you a lot of games. I went back to … [Read more...] about Ruff: ‘We’re going to stay invested in what we’re trying to do here’
Opinion: Simon: Sabres travel down an all too familiar road
'The Sabres have had a lead after the first period in 27 of their 59 games but have gone on to win only 11 of those 27 games. They have been tied or led after one period of play in 43 games but have ended up losing 21 of those 43, including overtime and shootout defeats.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Simon: Sabres travel down an all too familiar road
Last place San Jose Sharks hand Buffalo Sabres "embarrassing" 6-2 loss on home ice
'"I think we may have just watched the worst team in the NHL tonight. And I’m not talking about the Sharks."' … [Read more...] about Last place San Jose Sharks hand Buffalo Sabres “embarrassing” 6-2 loss on home ice
‘Too many passengers’: Sabres sink lower with loss to league-worst Sharks
'Already buried at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, the Sabres slid further into the abyss in losing to their last-place counterparts from the West.' … [Read more...] about ‘Too many passengers’: Sabres sink lower with loss to league-worst Sharks
Sharks score 4 in 3rd, pull away from Sabres
'“Too many passengers,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “They won the compete, they won the puck-play game. Our puck play was awful. Just too many guys took the night off.”' … [Read more...] about Sharks score 4 in 3rd, pull away from Sabres
McDermott rides Zamboni before Sabres game on ‘Bills Night’
'McDermott – along with a special guest – got the crowd going on the Sabres drum before puck drop. McDermott was joined by Bills mailman Roderick “Slick Rick” Morrow. Morrow found the headlines after Bills quarterback Josh Allen gave him a shoutout while accepting the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award this past season.' … [Read more...] about McDermott rides Zamboni before Sabres game on ‘Bills Night’
Sabres conclude back-to-back with 6-2 loss against Sharks
'“There’s no excuses,” said forward Tage Thompson. “Everybody is playing 82 games. Everybody has a tough schedule. You can sit here and try to make all the excuses in the world, but when you lace them up in the locker room and go out, you better battle. You better compete. We didn’t. We took tonight off.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres conclude back-to-back with 6-2 loss against Sharks
The Sabres Report - Mar 4, 2025
Tuesday's San Jose Coverage
San Jose visits Buffalo after shootout win (AP) Game Preview: Sharks at Sabres (SJSharks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s San Jose Coverage
Sabres' special teams, goaltending spoil comeback in OT loss: Takeaways from Montreal
'The Sabres have lost three games in a row for the first time since their 13-game skid ended Dec. 23, and they are 24-29-6 after dropping four of their last six games. They were outscored 21-11 while going 0-3-1 against Montreal this season. In some ways, the game was a microcosm of their tumultuous season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ special teams, goaltending spoil comeback in OT loss: Takeaways from Montreal
Sabres deadline preview: Which players could be on the move this week?
'The plan isn’t to sell off expiring contracts for draft picks or prospects. The Sabres need players who can help them win next season. The mission to improve the roster now will be balanced with the harsh reality that Buffalo may have no choice but to trade a pending unrestricted free agent to not lose them for nothing in July.' … [Read more...] about Sabres deadline preview: Which players could be on the move this week?
After struggling with Sabres, Nicolas Aube-Kubel finding game in Rochester
'“I was really positive about the season, felt really good during the offseason,” Aube-Kubel said Wednesday in Blue Cross Arena following his 10th outing with the Americans, Buffalo’s AHL affiliate. “And, yeah, sometimes you can’t find a rhythm. I’ve missed some chances when I’m in the lineup, I guess, and that’s when you get out of the lineup, you try to do more, try to change … [Read more...] about After struggling with Sabres, Nicolas Aube-Kubel finding game in Rochester
The Sabres, "it's sad to see", regrets Jason Pominville
'"It's sad to see," he lamented. "We can't say that the team drafted badly. The youngsters were badly surrounded. You can't have youngsters. When I look at the team this year, they're all guys in their early twenties. The defense is very, very young. They need guys to surround them, guys with experience."' … [Read more...] about The Sabres, “it’s sad to see”, regrets Jason Pominville