'“What, six one-goal games?” said Sabres winger Alex Tuch, who missed the net on a breakaway in the second period. “It’s a matter of just one bounce one way or another. Maybe holding a lead, maybe getting up early in the game, maybe tying it up a little earlier. It’s a game of inches. You got to keep pushing forward.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ losing streak hits eight games; Owen Power, JJ Peterka benched
The Sabres Report - Dec 12, 2024
Sabres notes: Ryan Johnson skates big minutes; Rasmus Dahlin still sidelined
'Not only did Johnson, 23, play the third-highest total of his short career (20:50), he earned a plum assignment playing alongside Bowen Byram throughout Monday’s 6-5 shootout loss to the Detroit Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Ryan Johnson skates big minutes; Rasmus Dahlin still sidelined
Thursday's New York Coverage
Struggling Rangers pick up much-needed win over lowly Sabres (New York Post) Rangers’ Peter Laviolette tinkers with power play again (New York Post) Rangers hold on to beat Sabres as Mika Zibanejad scores his 300th NHL goal (Newsday) Brett Berard among the Rangers' rookies making an impact (Newsday) Postgame takeaways: Rangers hang on by a thread for a win in Buffalo (White … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New York Coverage
Fox has goal and 2 assists as Rangers beat Sabres 3-2 for 3rd win in 11 games
'The last time the Sabres lost eight in a row was November 4-19, 2022, when they went 0-8-0. Buffalo last lost at least nine in a row when they dropped 18 straight games in February and March of 2021.' … [Read more...] about Fox has goal and 2 assists as Rangers beat Sabres 3-2 for 3rd win in 11 games
Cameras Caught Bills' OL Dion Dawkins Loving Every Second of Sabres-Rangers Fight
'Right after the punches started flying, cameras caught the "Shnowman" cheesin' and banging the glass. Meanwhile, Aube-Kubel and Trocheck were tussling right in front of him.' … [Read more...] about Cameras Caught Bills’ OL Dion Dawkins Loving Every Second of Sabres-Rangers Fight
Sabres' homestand ends with loss to Rangers
'The loss marks the team's eighth-straight loss, with seven of those eight losses coming on home ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ homestand ends with loss to Rangers
Opinion: Sabres lose eight-straight games to seven slumping teams
'Yes, they played the third period like they’re capable of playing, putting a lot of pressure on the Rangers defense and goaltender Igor Shersterkin. However, they got down 2-0 when Reilly Smith just put a puck into the crease to see what happens and it hit defenseman Owen Power and went in.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres lose eight-straight games to seven slumping teams
Sabres stay in sunken place, closing horrid homestand with 8th loss in a row
'And while still only five points behind the Rangers in the wild-card race, the continuation of Buffalo’s playoff drought seems as inevitable as it is abominable.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stay in sunken place, closing horrid homestand with 8th loss in a row
Rangers hold off Sabres, hand them 8th loss in row
'“I thought the second period we had probably five rush chances and missed the net,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “… There was a lot of pace in the game. I thought we started the first period, we turned the puck over too much. We got to the blue line, we turned it over, turned it over, turned it over. That is why some guys lost ice time.”' … [Read more...] about Rangers hold off Sabres, hand them 8th loss in row
Sabres' late comeback falls short in loss to Rangers
'“It’s been a tough stretch,” Power said. “It’s not a spot we want to be in, but we’ve just got to continue to move forward and get better every day and get out of this thing as soon as possible.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ late comeback falls short in loss to Rangers
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Strong second period sends Amerks past Rocket (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 11, 2024
Mike Harrington: Can the Sabres find the team that won last month in Madison Square Garden?
'“Thinking about that game, it was obviously one of our best of the year, and it was just simple,” Dylan Cozens, who sniped one of the second-period goals that night, said after practice Tuesday. “We got pucks behind them, we got it back, got pucks on net and we got our bounces that game. It’s a lot easier to play the game when you’re not worried about overthinking things and … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Can the Sabres find the team that won last month in Madison Square Garden?
Despite losing streak, struggling Sabres still in thick of playoff chase
'They’ve dropped five of those games by one goal. In two of those, including Monday’s 6-5 shootout loss to the Detroit Red Wings, they’ve blown multi-goal leads in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Despite losing streak, struggling Sabres still in thick of playoff chase
Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson ready to play after recovering from injury
'Samuelsson, 24, practiced again Tuesday as the Sabres, who have lost seven straight contests (0-4-3), prepared to close their five-game home stand.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson ready to play after recovering from injury
Wednesday's New York Coverage
Sabres take on the Rangers on losing streak (AP) Rangers at Sabres: Pregame Notes (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New York Coverage