'Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn each had a goal and an assist in the first period. The Sabres also got goals from Zach Benson and Tuch to build a 4-0 lead, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen needed to make just two of his 15 saves in the opening period.' … [Read more...] about Tuch scores hat trick, Sabres beat Blackhawks 6-2 for 2nd straight win after 13-game skid
The Sabres Report - Dec 28, 2024
Tuch's hat-trick powers Sabres' victory over Blackhawks
'Alex Tuch's third-career hat-trick helped lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 6-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night at KeyBank Center. It was the team's second-straight victory after snapping a 13-game winless streak.' … [Read more...] about Tuch’s hat-trick powers Sabres’ victory over Blackhawks
Buffalo gets its first home win since mid-November beating Chicago
'Buffalo scored four goals in the first period and outshot the Hawks 11-2. The Sabres have now scored 39 first period goals which is third in the NHL and three off the lead.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo gets its first home win since mid-November beating Chicago
Sabres keep it rolling in rout of Blackhawks
'Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn each had a goal and an assist in the first period. The Sabres also got goals from Zach Benson and Tuch in building a 4-0 lead, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen needed to make just two of his 15 saves in the opening period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep it rolling in rout of Blackhawks
Tuch scores hat trick, Sabres defeat Blackhawks for 2nd straight win
'Jack Quinn and Dylan Cozens each had a goal and an assist, and Rasmus Dahlin had two assists for the Sabres (13-19-4), who have won two in a row following an 0-10-3 skid. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 15 saves.' … [Read more...] about Tuch scores hat trick, Sabres defeat Blackhawks for 2nd straight win
Tuch’s hat trick leads Sabres past Blackhawks
'“It’s awesome,” said Tuch, who’s up to 12 goals this season. “Doing it in front of the home crowd was that much more special and it was great to get the win in front of them.”' … [Read more...] about Tuch’s hat trick leads Sabres past Blackhawks
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Local child takes center ice with Rochester Amerks as honorary captain (WHAM-TV) Amerks move into first place with 6-3 win over Comets (Amerks.com) Utica drops first game after break to Rochester (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 27, 2024
Why Sabres won't need another rebuild if they can't save their season
'If Pegula does not want to change general managers, then the owner needs to bring in someone with experience to work alongside Kevyn Adams.' … [Read more...] about Why Sabres won’t need another rebuild if they can’t save their season
Sabres need Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to recapture dynamic form of last season
'Luukkonen has compiled a 9-11-3 record with a 3.03 goals-against average, an .895 save percentage and one shutout this season. Those numbers are well below last season’s gaudy ones and the current league average.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to recapture dynamic form of last season
Friday's Chicago Coverage
Buffalo takes on Chicago after Kulich’s 2-goal performance (AP) Preview: Blackhawks Travel to Buffalo Friday Night (Blackhawks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Chicago Coverage
Six Sabres prospects to participate in 2025 World Juniors in Ottawa
'2023 second-round pick Maxim Strbak (45th overall) is set to play in his fourth-straight World Junior Championship representing Slovakia. The 19-year-old will, once again, serve as one of the top blue liners for a Slovakian team that comes into the tournament with a nice mix of youth and veteran fire power, looking to take the tournament by storm.' … [Read more...] about Six Sabres prospects to participate in 2025 World Juniors in Ottawa
The Sabres Report - Dec 26, 2024
6 prospects representing Sabres at IIHF World Junior Championship in Ottawa
'Each of the six Sabres prospects in the tournament are worth watching. Konsta Helenius is having an outstanding rookie season in Rochester. Brodie Ziemer is a freshman difference-maker for the University of Minnesota' … [Read more...] about 6 prospects representing Sabres at IIHF World Junior Championship in Ottawa
The Sabres Report - Dec 24, 2024
Sabres' long, painful winless streak ends with 7-1 victory: 'Finally, it went our way'
'“Couldn’t feel better than I do right now,” Dahlin exclaimed. “We battled for a long time now and, finally, it went our way.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ long, painful winless streak ends with 7-1 victory: ‘Finally, it went our way’
Rasmus Dahlin isn't planning to miss another Sabres game after sitting in Boston
'“It’s not, honestly, good at all,” Dahlin said, responding to a question from The Buffalo News following the morning skate Monday at the New York Islanders’ UBS Arena. “That’s not what I want to do. But, at the same time, you have to look forward and the back-to-back coming back from an injury is never a good thing. I felt how I felt in my back, and it was the right call by … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin isn’t planning to miss another Sabres game after sitting in Boston
Rasmus Dahlin’s dynamic game helps Sabres end winless skid
'Counting the Colorado game, the Sabres went 0-7-2 without Dahlin, their most dynamic defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin’s dynamic game helps Sabres end winless skid