'The team went out and may have played the dumbest period I’ve seen them play all season.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres get swept in four-game season series with Montreal
The Sabres Report - Mar 4, 2025
Canadiens recover, defeat Sabres in OT for 5th straight win
'“That’s on me, too, some really dumb penalties,” Dahlin said. “It kept them in the game. Every time we were playing 5-on-5 we were in their zone and creating a lot, so it’s a tough one.”' … [Read more...] about Canadiens recover, defeat Sabres in OT for 5th straight win
Special teams overshadow Sabres’ comeback in Montreal
'“Coming into tonight that was a big focus of ours, staying disciplined, staying out of the box – we know that their power play drives their team,” said Tage Thompson. “And (we) didn’t do that at all.”' … [Read more...] about Special teams overshadow Sabres’ comeback in Montreal
The Sabres Report - Mar 3, 2025
Sabres notebook: An old-school rematch with Habs starts frenetic week
'This used to be the norm in the NHL, in the days when teams played divisional rivals eight times a year. You got a lot of feistiness built up and it wasn’t uncommon to see the sets played on consecutive days. But with divisional rivals played as few as three times a year these days, this is the Sabres’ only home-and-home set of the season in NHL rinks. (The Sabres opened the … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: An old-school rematch with Habs starts frenetic week
Sabres’ Jacob Bryson dazzles in return to lineup: ‘Played a fearless game’
'“He’s got a tremendous set of legs to get up ice,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said following Sunday’s practice in LECOM Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jacob Bryson dazzles in return to lineup: ‘Played a fearless game’
Monday's Montreal Coverage
Canadiens look to keep win streak alive, host the Sabres (AP) BUF@MTL: What you need to know (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Montreal Coverage
Four potential trade destinations for Sabres' Dylan Cozens
'With just 11 goals and 30 points through 58 games, he’s currently on pace for his second-lowest offensive totals in five NHL seasons. His production has been a disappointment for the Sabres, as his 2023-24 totals had also declined from the previous season when he recorded a career-best 31 goals and 68 points in 81 games.' … [Read more...] about Four potential trade destinations for Sabres’ Dylan Cozens
Practice Report | Bryson impresses in return to lineup
'“I think I was fresh, probably, to say the least,” Bryson said. “That was the first game since after break, so I feel like my legs were there. It’s just nice going in there, I feel like nothing to lose, and just try to play my game. That’s what I try to always do when I get back in the lineup in those situations.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Bryson impresses in return to lineup
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks In-Depth: Rochester leads AHL with 74 points, top offense (WHEC-TV) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 2, 2025
Takeaways: Sabres are their own worst enemy in yet another loss to Montreal
'A particularly frustrating 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens in KeyBank Center was marked by the fact the Sabres had possession of the puck on the first two Montreal goals and gave it away. Same on an empty net goal. And Buffalo was burned for the game-winner in the final seconds of the second period when it couldn't get a hold of the puck.' … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Sabres are their own worst enemy in yet another loss to Montreal
Inside the NHL: As trade deadline approaches, all eyes on Carolina and Mikko Rantanen
'Rantanen is looking at massive money in free agency after the season. He already can get it from the Hurricanes, who are the only team that can give him an eight-year deal and reportedly already have provided an offer north of $100 million. But he has to decide if the fit is right for him after the stunning trade from Colorado in January for Martin Necas.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: As trade deadline approaches, all eyes on Carolina and Mikko Rantanen
‘Brutal’ play late in second period costs Sabres in loss to Canadiens
'In watching their six-game home-winning streak end before a bipartisan capacity crowd of 19,070 fans in KeyBank Center, the Sabres made a slew of mistakes.' … [Read more...] about ‘Brutal’ play late in second period costs Sabres in loss to Canadiens
Are the Sabres planning something big?
'Forward Jason Zucker and defenseman Henri Jokiharju were not in the lineup at KeyBank Center to face the Canadiens. That's unusual considering both men are coming off strong seasons. It was later revealed that Zucker is dealing with an injury.' … [Read more...] about Are the Sabres planning something big?
Sunday's Montreal Coverage
About Last Night: Habs finally hit a four-game winning streak (Montreal Gazette) Hidden Game: Canadiens earn fourth consecutive win against Sabres (Montreal Gazette) 4-2 victory in Buffalo: the Canadiens in series mode (Journal de Montreal) The Canadiens have fun again against the Sabres (Journal de Montreal) Dobes taunts Greenway, who doesn't take it at all (Journal de … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Montreal Coverage
Canadiens win season-high 4th in a row in 4-2 win over Sabres
'Alex Tuch and Jiri Kulich scored and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 25 saves for the Sabres, who have dropped two in a row and three of the last five.' … [Read more...] about Canadiens win season-high 4th in a row in 4-2 win over Sabres