Capitals have been winning ugly. Against Sabres, they lose just as ugly. (Washington Post) Sabres Nip Caps in Shootout, 4-3 (WashingtonCaps.com) John Carlson Records 700th Career Point (WashingtonCaps.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Washington Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 7, 2025
Tuch, Peterka score in shootout to lift Sabres over Capitals 4-3
'Tage Thompson also scored for the Sabres. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 25 saves and stopped three of four shooters in the shootout to end their three-game losing skid. Tuch also scored during the shootout.' … [Read more...] about Tuch, Peterka score in shootout to lift Sabres over Capitals 4-3
Can the Buffalo Sabres still salvage their 2024-25 season?
'Ability? The Sabres arguably have enough of it to be a playoff contender -- or at least to avoid becoming the league's 29th-place team and Eastern Conference basement dweller.' … [Read more...] about Can the Buffalo Sabres still salvage their 2024-25 season?
Sabres outlast Capitals for shootout win
'Buffalo had three different leads in the win, and managed to snap a three-game losing skid in the process.' … [Read more...] about Sabres outlast Capitals for shootout win
Opinion: Tuch leads way in impressive win over Washington
'In order to beat the No. 2 team in the NHL, the Sabres had to play well and I thought they did that, especially after a four-game road trip, some late nights, some blown games and a flight home from Las Vegas on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Tuch leads way in impressive win over Washington
Sabres beat East-leading Capitals in shootout
'Snapping a three-game skid at the season’s midway point, Buffalo visits the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night before returning home to face the Seattle Kraken on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat East-leading Capitals in shootout
Tuch scores twice, Sabres edge Capitals in shootout to end 3-game skid
'“I think especially in the third we got a lot of chances, too, and just maybe overpassing a little bit,” Peterka said. “… Obviously when you don’t score you can only get scored on always, so I think just fighting back and having a good overtime and a [heck] of a shootout move from [Tuch] to keep us alive and also [Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen] doing good out there.”' … [Read more...] about Tuch scores twice, Sabres edge Capitals in shootout to end 3-game skid
New-look second line leads Sabres past Capitals
'“I thought we played a really strong full 60 minutes, honestly,” said Sabres alternate captain Alex Tuch, who scored twice in regulation and once in the shootout. “Especially coming back from out west, it can be tough to get your legs.' … [Read more...] about New-look second line leads Sabres past Capitals
The Sabres Report - Jan 6, 2025
Sabres Notebook: Alex Ovechkin's goal chase makes only appearance in KeyBank Center on Monday
'Ovechkin has 19 goals this season, leaving him one shy of getting to 20 in all 20 of his seasons in the league. He missed 16 games with a broken fibula suffered in a game Nov. 18 in Utah and neither he nor his team have been derailed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Alex Ovechkin’s goal chase makes only appearance in KeyBank Center on Monday
With final playoff spot there for taking, Sabres struggling at halfway point
'Not even the biggest cynic would’ve predicted the Sabres would lose their next 13 games (0-10-3) and fall into the Eastern Conference basement.' … [Read more...] about With final playoff spot there for taking, Sabres struggling at halfway point
Monday's Washington Coverage
Sabres play the Capitals on losing streak (AP) Caps Evade Snow in Buffalo (WashingtonCaps.com) Skate Shavings -- News and Notes from Caps' Morning Skate (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Washington Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 5, 2025
Sabres takeaways: What happened in Vegas needs to stay there in wake of dreary loss
'The Sabres were outshot, 26-10, in the first 40 minutes of this one − and had the same number of missed shots in that span. It didn't matter they finally showed some spunk with 14 shots on goal in the third period to close the final count to 33-24.' … [Read more...] about Sabres takeaways: What happened in Vegas needs to stay there in wake of dreary loss
Inside the NHL: Tage Thompson's turnover in OT ruined a bounceback offensive game
'Thompson missed five games in November with a lower-body injury. In the first five after he returned, he had three goals and 24 shots on goal, averaging nearly five per game. And then the shots stopped coming.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Tage Thompson’s turnover in OT ruined a bounceback offensive game
Sunday's Vegas Coverage
Knights captain hits milestone in win over Sabres (Las Vegas Review Journal) Hill: Sorry, Bruce Cassidy, losses can be good thing for good teams (Las Vegas Review Journal) Golden Knights jump to top of NHL standings in win over Sabres (Las Vegas Sun) Stone Records 600th Career Point as Vegas Defeats Buffalo, 3-1 (VegasGoldenKnights.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Vegas Coverage
Laczynski gets 1st goal of season, Hill has 23 saves as Golden Knights beat Sabres 3-1
'Jason Zucker scored for Buffalo and James Reimer made 30 saves. The Sabres closed out a four-game road trip with a third-straight loss.' … [Read more...] about Laczynski gets 1st goal of season, Hill has 23 saves as Golden Knights beat Sabres 3-1