'Several encouraging developments, including Jack Quinn finding his scoring touch with two goals and Devon Levi making key saves, helped Buffalo build 2-0 and 3-1 leads. But the Sabres couldn’t survive Toronto’s surge – which included a John Tavares hat trick – or prevent their winless streak from extending to 10 games (0-7-3).' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs tilt ice in comeback win over Sabres
The Sabres Report - Dec 16, 2024
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Sunday's Toronto Coverage
Sabres bring losing streak into matchup with the Maple Leafs (AP) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Toronto Coverage
Sabres' struggling power play at center of 9th consecutive loss
'The Sabres’ penalty kill got scored on twice and their power play’s skid reached 1-for-28 with another 0-for-2 showing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ struggling power play at center of 9th consecutive loss
Inside the NHL: Beyond palm trees and taxes, some memorable quotes from Sabres' drought era
'Palm trees and taxes have now been forever entered into the lexicon of the Sabres’ mind-boggling playoff drought, like so many words that have become recognizable for marquee moments or just plain madness during the last 14 years.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Beyond palm trees and taxes, some memorable quotes from Sabres’ drought era
Sunday's Washington Coverage
Caps keep their focus, end home-ice struggles with 4-2 win over Sabres (Washington Post) Caps Overpower Sabres, 4-2 (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Washington Coverage
Wilson, surging Capitals hand Sabres ninth straight loss
'Buffalo continues to struggle on special teams, as the team went 0 for 2 on the man advantage and has gone without a power-play goal in four straight games and 10 of the last 11 overall. The Sabres also gave up a power-play goal for the third time in five games.' … [Read more...] about Wilson, surging Capitals hand Sabres ninth straight loss
Sabres Executive Has Awesome Response to Palm Tree Fiasco
'"My dream is we turn things around, make the playoffs, and our playoff giveaway is rally towels with palm trees all over it," Hendricks said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Executive Has Awesome Response to Palm Tree Fiasco
Sabres losing streak continues in loss to Capitals
'The Sabres' losing streak extends to nine games (0-6-3) as they fall to the Capitals 4-2 Saturday night on the road. Tom Wilson scored twice on the power play to lead the way for Washington in the victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres losing streak continues in loss to Capitals
Opinion: Doing the little things poorly gave Sabres another loss
'Buffalo had 57 shot attempts, but only 21 hit the net. During their nine-game losing streak Buffalo had six one-goal losses and this loss was one goal until the empty netter. I’ve never seen a team miss the net (18 times on Saturday) and hit as many posts as this one does. You can only imagine how many more points the Sabres would have if they could hit the net regularly on … [Read more...] about Opinion: Doing the little things poorly gave Sabres another loss
Sabres slump to 9th straight loss
'Buffalo went scoreless on two power-play opportunities and is now 1 for 28 over the past 11 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres slump to 9th straight loss
Wilson scores twice for Capitals in win against Sabres
'“We’ve got to learn how to be OK in a tie game or in those one-goal games and continue to push,” Zucker said. “Right now we have a tendency, and typically when you’re on a losing streak, you tend to do it a little bit more, trying to be safe and not lose a game rather than go take it and try to win.”' … [Read more...] about Wilson scores twice for Capitals in win against Sabres
Sabres open road trip with loss to Capitals
'“I thought we did some good things,” said forward Jason Zucker, whose deflection gave the Sabres a 1-0 lead 1:36 into the game. “Wasn’t enough to win though.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres open road trip with loss to Capitals
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks rout Senators to close out road swing (Amerks.com) Belleville Senators fall to Rochester in 8-2 loss on Belleville Bulls Tribute Night (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 14, 2024
As Sabres take to the road, status of Jordan Greenway is once again uncertain
'The Sabres did not have winger Jordan Greenway at practice Friday and Ruff said the veteran is still dealing with effects of his middle-body injury that cost him 10 games. It’s a possibility he may not be available on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about As Sabres take to the road, status of Jordan Greenway is once again uncertain
Injured Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin having difficult time sitting out; Jack Quinn could play soon
'“He’s 100 percent invested in what’s going on,” Ruff said following Friday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “It’s not like he’s injured and sitting on the outside. So I think it’s killing him like it’s killing everyone else.”' … [Read more...] about Injured Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin having difficult time sitting out; Jack Quinn could play soon