'The 1-0 loss against the Minnesota Wild in front of 17,362 fans at KeyBank Center snapped Buffalo’s three-game win streak. With victories in seven of the past 10, Buffalo (11-10-1) climbed into the playoff picture with 23 standings points, two behind Boston (11-10-3) for the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. Buffalo holds a slightly better points percentage, … [Read more...] about Sabres slide into ‘American Thanksgiving’ with shutout loss at home
The Sabres Report - Nov 28, 2024
Gustavsson makes 39 saves, Wild shut out Sabres
'Kaprizov scored at 6:55 of the first period. He converted on a one-timer from low in the right face-off circle off a touch pass from Joel Eriksson Ek on a 4-on-1 rush.' … [Read more...] about Gustavsson makes 39 saves, Wild shut out Sabres
Sabres match season high with 39 shots but drop 1-0 contest to Wild
'“Honestly, I think we played a really good game tonight,” said Thompson, who returned after missing the last five games with a lower-body injury. “I don’t think we can let that discourage us. Obviously, it stings when you lose, especially one like that where you feel like you outplayed them most of the night. Sometimes you run into a hot goalie and not much you can do. You … [Read more...] about Sabres match season high with 39 shots but drop 1-0 contest to Wild
'We've matured a lot' | What we've learned about the Sabres at the quarter mark of the season
'“We’ve got an extremely tough schedule,” coach Lindy Ruff said. “And the teams that we’re playing, starting [Wednesday against Minnesota], are extremely tough teams to generate opportunities against. You go up against Minnesota, who’s really put together a nice year, and they’re not giving up a lot, it’s going to be a really tough game.' … [Read more...] about ‘We’ve matured a lot’ | What we’ve learned about the Sabres at the quarter mark of the season
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Monsters rally in third to edge Amerks (Amerks.com) 5-4 Win Over Rochester Breaks Franchise Record For Consecutive Victories (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 27, 2024
How Peyton Krebs has earned Lindy Ruff's trust since Sabres training camp began
'“The best part about him is practice is the game for him,” Sabres defenseman Connor Clifton said after practice Tuesday in KeyBank Center. “When he laces them up, he’s playing the same way. … Even in summertime, it’s July and he’s almost high-sticking a guy. That’s just him. He’s always on. There’s not a little level. It’s not one, two, three, four, five. And when he’s on, … [Read more...] about How Peyton Krebs has earned Lindy Ruff’s trust since Sabres training camp began
Sabres notes: Tage Thompson ready to return to lineup against Wild
'“Honestly, I think the decision (to miss the San Jose game) – I told them I was ready if they needed me,” Thompson explained. “That’s the decision they made. I would have liked to play, but I think it was smart, for sure, to take an extra few days, especially where our team was at. ... It was more about making sure I was ready to go and not returning too soon.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Tage Thompson ready to return to lineup against Wild
OT goal, faceoff ability illustrate rookie Jiri Kulich could stick with Sabres
'Using Kulich, 20, in the three-on-three overtime and allowing him to take a defensive-zone faceoff – he won eight of his 11 draws that night – illustrates Ruff’s growing confidence in the youngster.' … [Read more...] about OT goal, faceoff ability illustrate rookie Jiri Kulich could stick with Sabres
Sabres’ Tage Thompson says he’s ready to return from lower-body injury
'“I would have liked to play, but I think it’s smart, for sure, to take an extra few days, especially where our team was at, hot on the road and feeling good about the game,” Thompson said following Tuesday’s 60-minute practice in KeyBank Center. “So why change it up while we’re heading into a back to back?"' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson says he’s ready to return from lower-body injury
Wednesday's Minnesota Coverage
Sabres bring win streak into home matchup against the Wild (AP) Preview: Wild vs. Sabres (Wild.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Minnesota Coverage
Thompson feels extra rest has him ready to play Wednesday
'"It was one of those things that has been frustrating," said Thompson on Tuesday following practice. "It’s nice to see that the boys get six points on the road trip (3-0-0), obviously I’d have liked to have been in the lineup helping them out, but it’s just one of those injuries that was nagging me. I thought I was close, but I still feel it every once in a while. I was just … [Read more...] about Thompson feels extra rest has him ready to play Wednesday
Appert: California road trip proved Sabres' resiliency
'"You do gain some belief and some resilience through going through those things together, believing that we're going to find a way," said Sabres assistant coach Seth Appert during his appearance on the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on Tuesday. "Whether we're playing great that night or just OK, let's hang in there, let's stay in the fight, and then we're going to find a way. I thought … [Read more...] about Appert: California road trip proved Sabres’ resiliency
Buffalo Sabres keep recent success in check as schedule gets tougher starting with Minnesota Wild
'"We have an extremely tough schedule coming and the teams we're playing starting tomorrow are extremely tough teams to generate opportunities against," said Ruff. "You go up against Minnesota and they're having a nice year and they aren't giving up a lot. You hope the team can exceed the intensity they were able to bring on the road trip."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres keep recent success in check as schedule gets tougher starting with Minnesota Wild
Tage Thompson ready to return for Sabres
'Tage Thompson says he’s ready to play Wednesday night against the Minnesota Wild after missing four games with a lower-body injury. “I feel good,” Thompson said following Tuesday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “I had a good day today and I’m ready to go for tomorrow.”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson ready to return for Sabres
Tage Thompson 'ready to go' after missing last five games
'“I feel good," Thompson said. "I had a good day today and I’m ready to go tomorrow.”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson ‘ready to go’ after missing last five games