'Gilbert didn’t just fill in during the 3-2 loss to Winnipeg – he stood out. He and third-pair partner Connor Clifton logged 6:48 of 5-on-5 ice time, during which the Sabres led 9-4 in shot attempts, 6-0 in scoring chances, and 5-0 in high-danger scoring chances, per Natural Stat Trick.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Gilbert makes an impact in return to lineup
The Sabres Report - Dec 7, 2024
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks win streak snapped in shutout loss to Checkers (Amerks.com) Gaber's Two Goals, Appleby's Shutout Lead Checkers to 6-0 Win Over Rochester (CharlotteCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 6, 2024
Sabres' winless streak reaches 5 with OT loss: 7 takeaways without Rasmus Dahlin
'The loss was the Sabres' fifth in a row. It's their longest skid since their eight consecutive regulation losses in November 2022. They haven't won since sweeping the three-game trip in California.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ winless streak reaches 5 with OT loss: 7 takeaways without Rasmus Dahlin
Sabres' Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch not joining Rasmus Dahlin, UPL at 4 Nations Face-Off
'Thompson’s 127 goals since the start of the 2021-22 season are third-most among U.S.-born players. Only Matthews and Chris Kreider have scored more during that span. Thompson’s 238 points rank 11th. The Sabres’ No. 1 center has 13 goals and 20 points in 20 games this season. He missed five games last month with a lower-body injury and scored twice in their 5-4 loss Tuesday … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch not joining Rasmus Dahlin, UPL at 4 Nations Face-Off
Tyson Kozak has goal disallowed in NHL debut as Sabres lose to Jets in OT
'“Playing in my first game, it’s really cool, and I’m super grateful,” said Kozak, a seventh-round pick in 2021. “(To) thought (to) have scored in my first game is (an) unreal moment, but it got disallowed. So it happens.”' … [Read more...] about Tyson Kozak has goal disallowed in NHL debut as Sabres lose to Jets in OT
Injured captain Rasmus Dahlin misses game; Sabres make roster move
'Dahlin, who averages a team-high 24 minutes, 42 seconds of ice time per game, missed Thursday’s game. Defenseman Dennis Gilbert moved into the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Injured captain Rasmus Dahlin misses game; Sabres make roster move
Injuries taking toll on Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson: ‘Really hard mentally’
'“It’s really hard mentally,” he said Thursday morning after joining his teammates on the ice in a non-contact role as they prepared for the Winnipeg Jets. “I can’t lie about that. I did a lot of things over the summer to help my body or put myself in the best situation to stay healthy. It’s deflating a bit, especially since I wasn’t too happy with my game at the start of the … [Read more...] about Injuries taking toll on Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson: ‘Really hard mentally’
Friday's Winnipeg Coverage
Slump busted (Winnipeg Free Press) Jets end four-game skid, escape Buffalo with 3-2 overtime win (Winnipeg Sun) Lowry embodies everything Jets want to be in win over Sabres (Sportsnet) Winnipeg Jets snap losing streak with OT win over Sabres (Global News Winnipeg) Analysis: Winnipeg Jets back on track after overtime heroics from key players (CJOB-AM) Three things - Lowry … [Read more...] about Friday’s Winnipeg Coverage
Adam Lowry scores in OT to give Jets 3-2 win over Sabres and end 4-game skid
'Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens scored for the Sabres, who are winless in their past five games (0-3-2). Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen also made 28 saves.' … [Read more...] about Adam Lowry scores in OT to give Jets 3-2 win over Sabres and end 4-game skid
Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin ruled of game against Jets with back spasms
'Ruff did not provide a timeline of how long Dahlin might be sidelined. He said he hopes it’s short-term “but you never know.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin ruled of game against Jets with back spasms
Buffalo Sabres Rookie Sees First NHL Goal Get Called Back For Goalie Interference
'Kozak saw the loose puck and shot it into the back of the net with Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck not getting over to the right side of his crease. Kozak and his family celebrated what appeared to be a huge career moment for the seventh-round draft pick in 2021. That was when Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel challenged the play for goaltender interference.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Rookie Sees First NHL Goal Get Called Back For Goalie Interference
Losing streak reaches five, Sabres fall in overtime to Winnipeg
'The Buffalo Sabres picked up a point, but the Winnipeg Jets were able outlast Buffalo for a 3-2 victory in overtime on Thursday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Losing streak reaches five, Sabres fall in overtime to Winnipeg
Two challenges go against Buffalo in their fifth straight loss
'The Buffalo Sabres played much better on Thursday, but that doesn’t matter anymore because moral victories don’t matter to a team that has proclaimed the time is now.' … [Read more...] about Two challenges go against Buffalo in their fifth straight loss
Sabres skid continues with OT loss
'Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens scored in the first period for Buffalo, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 28 saves. But the Jets responded quickly to each goal, and snapped a four-game skid when Adam Lowry knocked a rebound past Luukkonen at 3:59 into overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres skid continues with OT loss
Jets end 4-game losing streak, defeat Sabres in OT
'Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens scored for the Sabres (11-12-3), who have lost five straight (0-3-2). Luukkonen made 28 saves.' … [Read more...] about Jets end 4-game losing streak, defeat Sabres in OT