'The Buffalo Sabres' latest winless streak has reached double-digits.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop 10th game in-a-row in Toronto
The Sabres Report - Dec 16, 2024
Opinion: Sabres blow another two-goal lead, lose in Toronto
'Just 28 seconds after Robertson’s goal, Henri Jokiharju takes a penalty. That’s another thing we see quite often from this team, make a mistake, give up a goal and then help the other team build the momentum even stronger by heading to the penalty box. You knew the Maple Leafs would score on the power play and 53 seconds later, it was tied. Now the Sabres are in full panic and … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres blow another two-goal lead, lose in Toronto
Sabres’ 10-game winless streak is NHL’s longest this season
'Buffalo’s 0-7-3 record over the past three weeks marks the seventh 10-game winless streak in franchise history. This is the third time the Sabres have gone 10 games without a victory during their postseason drought that is now going on 14 seasons. The Sabres set an NHL record with an 18-game winless streak in 2020-21, and had a 14-game winless run during the 2014-15 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ 10-game winless streak is NHL’s longest this season
Tavares scores natural hat trick, Maple Leafs rally past Sabres
'Jack Quinn scored twice, and Devon Levi made 36 saves for the Sabres (11-16-4), who are 0-7-3 in their past 10 games.' … [Read more...] about Tavares scores natural hat trick, Maple Leafs rally past Sabres
Ruff says 'it's on me to solve' Sabres recent play
'“I’m almost lost for words,” the 64-year-old said. “Obviously, it’s on me to solve this. This is the toughest solve I’ve been around. But it is on me to get these guys in the right place, to win a hockey game. Nobody else. Just me.”' … [Read more...] about Ruff says ‘it’s on me to solve’ Sabres recent play
Maple Leafs tilt ice in comeback win over Sabres
'Several encouraging developments, including Jack Quinn finding his scoring touch with two goals and Devon Levi making key saves, helped Buffalo build 2-0 and 3-1 leads. But the Sabres couldn’t survive Toronto’s surge – which included a John Tavares hat trick – or prevent their winless streak from extending to 10 games (0-7-3).' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs tilt ice in comeback win over Sabres
The Sabres Report - Dec 15, 2024
Sunday's Toronto Coverage
Sabres bring losing streak into matchup with the Maple Leafs (AP) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Toronto Coverage
Sabres' struggling power play at center of 9th consecutive loss
'The Sabres’ penalty kill got scored on twice and their power play’s skid reached 1-for-28 with another 0-for-2 showing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ struggling power play at center of 9th consecutive loss
Inside the NHL: Beyond palm trees and taxes, some memorable quotes from Sabres' drought era
'Palm trees and taxes have now been forever entered into the lexicon of the Sabres’ mind-boggling playoff drought, like so many words that have become recognizable for marquee moments or just plain madness during the last 14 years.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Beyond palm trees and taxes, some memorable quotes from Sabres’ drought era
Sunday's Washington Coverage
Caps keep their focus, end home-ice struggles with 4-2 win over Sabres (Washington Post) Caps Overpower Sabres, 4-2 (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Washington Coverage
Wilson, surging Capitals hand Sabres ninth straight loss
'Buffalo continues to struggle on special teams, as the team went 0 for 2 on the man advantage and has gone without a power-play goal in four straight games and 10 of the last 11 overall. The Sabres also gave up a power-play goal for the third time in five games.' … [Read more...] about Wilson, surging Capitals hand Sabres ninth straight loss
Sabres Executive Has Awesome Response to Palm Tree Fiasco
'"My dream is we turn things around, make the playoffs, and our playoff giveaway is rally towels with palm trees all over it," Hendricks said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Executive Has Awesome Response to Palm Tree Fiasco
Sabres losing streak continues in loss to Capitals
'The Sabres' losing streak extends to nine games (0-6-3) as they fall to the Capitals 4-2 Saturday night on the road. Tom Wilson scored twice on the power play to lead the way for Washington in the victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres losing streak continues in loss to Capitals
Opinion: Doing the little things poorly gave Sabres another loss
'Buffalo had 57 shot attempts, but only 21 hit the net. During their nine-game losing streak Buffalo had six one-goal losses and this loss was one goal until the empty netter. I’ve never seen a team miss the net (18 times on Saturday) and hit as many posts as this one does. You can only imagine how many more points the Sabres would have if they could hit the net regularly on … [Read more...] about Opinion: Doing the little things poorly gave Sabres another loss
Sabres slump to 9th straight loss
'Buffalo went scoreless on two power-play opportunities and is now 1 for 28 over the past 11 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres slump to 9th straight loss