'Dahlin is fifth amongst NHL defensemen that qualify with 0.90 points per game. This season he’s played 29 games and has six goals and 20 assists for 26 points.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin is the NHL’s Second Star of the week
The Sabres Report - Dec 31, 2024
Practice Report | Kulich's productive stretch places him among rookie goal-scoring leaders
'“I think a lot of times early on, you feel like there’s a lot less time and space (in the NHL) – and there is less time and space, but there is probably more than you think there is when you first get up. I think he’s just acclimating to how to score at this level, how good the goalies are, and how important it is in terms of getting your shot off even quicker and with more … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Kulich’s productive stretch places him among rookie goal-scoring leaders
The Sabres Report - Dec 30, 2024
Sabres finally bailed out by power play as win streak reaches 3: Takeaways from St. Louis
'The numerous mistakes allowed the St. Louis Blues to roar back from a two-goal deficit, and they appeared to be on the verge of taking the lead in the third period when a moment arrived that Lindy Ruff had been waiting to see from the Sabres since their season began in Prague nearly three months ago.' … [Read more...] about Sabres finally bailed out by power play as win streak reaches 3: Takeaways from St. Louis
Monday's Saint Louis Coverage
'Frustrating' loss to Sabres comes after Blues' special teams let game slip away (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Special teams doom Blues in 4-2 loss to Sabres (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Photo gallery (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Saint Louis Coverage
Sabres get power-play goals from Zucker and Thompson in 4-2 win over the Blues
'Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist against his former team as the Sabres won in St. Louis for just the second time in 12 years to sweep the season series. Zucker had a goal and an assist, and Jack Quinn had two assists for Buffalo. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 35 shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get power-play goals from Zucker and Thompson in 4-2 win over the Blues
Sabres double up Blues, win third game in-a-row
'The blue and gold skated into St. Louis and doubled up the Blues on Sunday by a final score of 4-2 inside Enterprise Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres double up Blues, win third game in-a-row
Opinion: Luukkonen steals the show in St. Louis
'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stole his team a hockey game making 35 saves on 37 shots. In the three games before Sunday, the Sabres were at their very best defending as a team and were only giving up 21 shots per game. St. Louis had 15 in the first period alone. For much of the 13-game winless streak the team hung Luukkonen out to dry and then he wasn’t playing up to his standard. In … [Read more...] about Opinion: Luukkonen steals the show in St. Louis
Luukkonen makes 35 saves, Sabres defeat Blues for 3rd straight win
'“‘Luukky’ was incredible,” Sabres forward Jason Zucker said. “We did enough to keep them to the outside, limit some of their Grade-A chances, but we found ourselves on our heels.”' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen makes 35 saves, Sabres defeat Blues for 3rd straight win
Sabres play 'mature game,' defeat Blues for 3rd straight victory
'“I think the poise was good,” Zucker said. “I think a couple weeks ago, that would have been a really tough loss for us. We learned from it and (we’re) kind of finding what we call a ‘B-game.’ We definitely didn’t have our best, and I thought that was a good sign for us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres play ‘mature game,’ defeat Blues for 3rd straight victory
The Sabres Report - Dec 29, 2024
Owen Power among NHL's best at even strength ahead of his 200th game with Sabres
'His 22 even-strength points this season ranked third among all NHL defensemen entering Saturday, trailing only Norris Trophy winners Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar. Only 30 players have recorded at least 70 or more even-strength points since Power’s rookie season and he’s the youngest to accomplish the feat.' … [Read more...] about Owen Power among NHL’s best at even strength ahead of his 200th game with Sabres
Rasmus Dahlin’s terrific play quickly transforms Sabres into better team
'The Sabres, who open a four-game road trip Sunday afternoon against the St. Louis Blues, began free-falling down the standings when their captain and top defenseman departed the lineup Dec. 3. Now, his dynamic presence offers hope in a trying season that appeared to be lost barely a week ago.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin’s terrific play quickly transforms Sabres into better team
Sunday's Saint Louis Coverage
'Buffalo visits St. Louis after Tuch’s hat trick (AP) Preview: Blues vs. Sabres (StLouisBlues.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Saint Louis Coverage
Sabres look for third-straight win Sunday in St. Louis
'Defenseman Mattias Samuelsson was given a maintenance day by head coach Lindy Ruff from practice, and expects him to play Sunday in St. Louis. However, forward Nic Aube-Kubel is sick and his availability is questionable.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look for third-straight win Sunday in St. Louis
Practice Report | Inside Dahlin's impactful return to the lineup
'Watching games from the press box, Dahlin realized he had been forcing plays prior to his injury. He’s let the game come to him since returning, and it’s felt slower as a result – a scary proposition for a three-time All-Star who already processes the game at an elite level.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Inside Dahlin’s impactful return to the lineup
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Jobst lifts Amerks to overtime win in Utica (Amerks.com) Comets debut digital boards in overtime game (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage