'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
The Sabres Report - Dec 29, 2024
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
Tuch scores hat trick, Sabres beat Blackhawks 6-2 for 2nd straight win after 13-game skid
'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
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