'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
The Sabres Report - Dec 30, 2024
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
The Sabres Report - Dec 28, 2024
Sabres home winless streak ends as Alex Tuch's hat trick leads way in 6-2 victory
'Most of the 19,070 in attendance roared when Alex Tuch’s low shot from the right circle gave the Sabres another three-goal lead, and again as he completed his hat trick in a 6-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres home winless streak ends as Alex Tuch’s hat trick leads way in 6-2 victory
Jiri Kulich's highlight-reel goal another sign that the Sabres rookie is improving
'“That feels nice because now I trust my shots again,” Kulich said following the Sabres’ morning skate Friday at KeyBank Center. “That was my shot in Rochester. I was shooting like that or trying to shoot like that every single game, so I was glad that it went in.”' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich’s highlight-reel goal another sign that the Sabres rookie is improving
Sabres ride hot start, Alex Tuch’s hat trick to win over Blackhawks
'“Doing it in front of the home crowd was that much more special,” Tuch said following the Sabres’ first home win since Nov. 14.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ride hot start, Alex Tuch’s hat trick to win over Blackhawks
Nifty goal illustrates Sabres rookie Jiri Kulich becoming two-way player
'“It just represents getting rewarded for putting a lot of work into one goal,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said prior to Friday’s 6-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in KeyBank Center. “The effort he made inside our blue line to knock one person down, fend off another person on the entry, and then get himself inside that key scoring area to shoot it, and it was an absolutely … [Read more...] about Nifty goal illustrates Sabres rookie Jiri Kulich becoming two-way player
Saturday's Chicago Coverage
Blackhawks' road woes continue after holiday break in blowout loss to Sabres (Chicago Sun Times) Photo gallery (Blackhawks.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Chicago Coverage