'His 23:37 of ice time was the most that he's played in his 200 NHL games. He totaled five shots on goal with eight shot attempts, and he had two assists. It wasn't against a weak opponent, either. The Capitals are 26-10-4 and motivated to win as Alex Ovechkin chases Wayne Gretzky's NHL career-goals record.' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka’s recent improvement a silver lining for Sabres midway through difficult season
The Sabres Report - Jan 7, 2025
Konsta Helenius, Brodie Ziemer were Sabres' top performers at World Juniors
'Brodie Ziemer, a third-round draft pick of the Sabres in June, assisted on Teddy Stiga's goal 8:04 into overtime Sunday in Ottawa that gave Team USA the gold medal and a 4-3 victory over Finland. Adam Kleber, whom Buffalo selected one round earlier, skated 9:58 on defense.' … [Read more...] about Konsta Helenius, Brodie Ziemer were Sabres’ top performers at World Juniors
Sabres Mailbag: Terry Pegula isn't going to sell the hockey team after nearly 14 years
‘ There's a realistic scenario in which Pegula sells a minority stake of the Sabres, but he's not walking away. His love for the sport began before the Sabres' inception in 1970 and blossomed into a passion during the era of the French Connection.’ … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Terry Pegula isn’t going to sell the hockey team after nearly 14 years
Sabres earn much-needed win against Capitals; Jiri Kulich leaves with injury
'Still, if they give more efforts like they did Monday in ending their three-game winless skid, maybe they can move into the thick of the postseason chase.' … [Read more...] about Sabres earn much-needed win against Capitals; Jiri Kulich leaves with injury
Sabres’ Ryan McLeod looking for goals, linemates; Buffalo changes lineup
'“He’s probably the one guy that really hasn’t kind of found chemistry with anybody since,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said prior to Monday’s 4-3 shootout win against the Washington Capitals in KeyBank Center. “There’s been games I’ve kind of liked his game, but (he) hasn’t been in a lot of offensive opportunities, and it seemed that Zucker, Greenway, McLeod combination was … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan McLeod looking for goals, linemates; Buffalo changes lineup
Tuesday's Washington Coverage
Capitals have been winning ugly. Against Sabres, they lose just as ugly. (Washington Post) Sabres Nip Caps in Shootout, 4-3 (WashingtonCaps.com) John Carlson Records 700th Career Point (WashingtonCaps.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Washington Coverage
Tuch, Peterka score in shootout to lift Sabres over Capitals 4-3
'Tage Thompson also scored for the Sabres. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 25 saves and stopped three of four shooters in the shootout to end their three-game losing skid. Tuch also scored during the shootout.' … [Read more...] about Tuch, Peterka score in shootout to lift Sabres over Capitals 4-3
Can the Buffalo Sabres still salvage their 2024-25 season?
'Ability? The Sabres arguably have enough of it to be a playoff contender -- or at least to avoid becoming the league's 29th-place team and Eastern Conference basement dweller.' … [Read more...] about Can the Buffalo Sabres still salvage their 2024-25 season?
Sabres outlast Capitals for shootout win
'Buffalo had three different leads in the win, and managed to snap a three-game losing skid in the process.' … [Read more...] about Sabres outlast Capitals for shootout win
Opinion: Tuch leads way in impressive win over Washington
'In order to beat the No. 2 team in the NHL, the Sabres had to play well and I thought they did that, especially after a four-game road trip, some late nights, some blown games and a flight home from Las Vegas on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Tuch leads way in impressive win over Washington
Sabres beat East-leading Capitals in shootout
'Snapping a three-game skid at the season’s midway point, Buffalo visits the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night before returning home to face the Seattle Kraken on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat East-leading Capitals in shootout
Tuch scores twice, Sabres edge Capitals in shootout to end 3-game skid
'“I think especially in the third we got a lot of chances, too, and just maybe overpassing a little bit,” Peterka said. “… Obviously when you don’t score you can only get scored on always, so I think just fighting back and having a good overtime and a [heck] of a shootout move from [Tuch] to keep us alive and also [Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen] doing good out there.”' … [Read more...] about Tuch scores twice, Sabres edge Capitals in shootout to end 3-game skid
New-look second line leads Sabres past Capitals
'“I thought we played a really strong full 60 minutes, honestly,” said Sabres alternate captain Alex Tuch, who scored twice in regulation and once in the shootout. “Especially coming back from out west, it can be tough to get your legs.' … [Read more...] about New-look second line leads Sabres past Capitals
The Sabres Report - Jan 6, 2025
Sabres Notebook: Alex Ovechkin's goal chase makes only appearance in KeyBank Center on Monday
'Ovechkin has 19 goals this season, leaving him one shy of getting to 20 in all 20 of his seasons in the league. He missed 16 games with a broken fibula suffered in a game Nov. 18 in Utah and neither he nor his team have been derailed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Alex Ovechkin’s goal chase makes only appearance in KeyBank Center on Monday
With final playoff spot there for taking, Sabres struggling at halfway point
'Not even the biggest cynic would’ve predicted the Sabres would lose their next 13 games (0-10-3) and fall into the Eastern Conference basement.' … [Read more...] about With final playoff spot there for taking, Sabres struggling at halfway point