Capitals host the Sabres after Protas’ 2-goal game (AP) Caps Tangle with Sabres (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Washington Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 14, 2024
Buffalo Sabres clarify stance on fans' inflatable palm trees
'"The only policy we have, which is the same for everything, is you just can't have something that's obstructing the view of other fans," Hendricks told ESPN on Thursday. "If it is not obstructing a view of other fans, it's fine to have."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres clarify stance on fans’ inflatable palm trees
Malenstyn looking forward to his return to Washington
'“It’s going to be a little bit different, but I’ve spent a lot of time with those guys over the start of my career, but I’m really looking forward to it. It was a fun place to play with a lot of good memories there and I’m excited to come in there as a road team," said Malenstyn following Friday's practice.' … [Read more...] about Malenstyn looking forward to his return to Washington
Practice Report | Dahlin progressing toward return
'“The good part is he’s skating and he’s getting some conditioning in,” Ruff said. “The hard part is you’d like get into practice and battles, but we’re not quite there yet.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Dahlin progressing toward return
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks roll to 7-4 win over Belleville (Amerks.com) Sens can’t wrestle points away from Amerks on Teddy Bear Toss night and fall 7-4 (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 13, 2024
Mike Harrington: Once again, home is not where the Sabres' hearts are
'Maybe it’s a good thing the Sabres’ 18 home games are the most in the league. Get them out of the way early and give yourselves a chance on the road. You shouldn’t be surprised to learn that the 11 losses in their own building are the most in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Once again, home is not where the Sabres’ hearts are
Three Big Steps The Buffalo Sabres Could Do To Get Back On Track
'1. Fire GM Kevyn Adams.' … [Read more...] about Three Big Steps The Buffalo Sabres Could Do To Get Back On Track
The Sabres Report - Dec 12, 2024
Lindy Ruff sends message to multiple Sabres, but their losing streak reaches 8
'The Sabres are only one point ahead of the Canadiens for last place in the Eastern Conference, far away from where Ruff and general manager Kevyn Adams expected this team to be 29 games into the season. They are 11-14-4 overall and 0-5-3 over their last eight games, tied for the franchise’s longest losing streak since it dropped 18 straight in 2021.' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff sends message to multiple Sabres, but their losing streak reaches 8
Sabres notes: Devon Levi thriving since taking over as Amerks' No. 1 goalie
'Levi was 5-1-1 with a 1.96 goals-against average and .917 save percentage entering the Amerks’ game Wednesday night in Laval. He allowed two or fewer goals in each of his previous four starts, including a pair of shutouts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Devon Levi thriving since taking over as Amerks’ No. 1 goalie
Sabres’ losing streak hits eight games; Owen Power, JJ Peterka benched
'“What, six one-goal games?” said Sabres winger Alex Tuch, who missed the net on a breakaway in the second period. “It’s a matter of just one bounce one way or another. Maybe holding a lead, maybe getting up early in the game, maybe tying it up a little earlier. It’s a game of inches. You got to keep pushing forward.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ losing streak hits eight games; Owen Power, JJ Peterka benched
Sabres notes: Ryan Johnson skates big minutes; Rasmus Dahlin still sidelined
'Not only did Johnson, 23, play the third-highest total of his short career (20:50), he earned a plum assignment playing alongside Bowen Byram throughout Monday’s 6-5 shootout loss to the Detroit Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Ryan Johnson skates big minutes; Rasmus Dahlin still sidelined
Thursday's New York Coverage
Struggling Rangers pick up much-needed win over lowly Sabres (New York Post) Rangers’ Peter Laviolette tinkers with power play again (New York Post) Rangers hold on to beat Sabres as Mika Zibanejad scores his 300th NHL goal (Newsday) Brett Berard among the Rangers' rookies making an impact (Newsday) Postgame takeaways: Rangers hang on by a thread for a win in Buffalo (White … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New York Coverage
Fox has goal and 2 assists as Rangers beat Sabres 3-2 for 3rd win in 11 games
'The last time the Sabres lost eight in a row was November 4-19, 2022, when they went 0-8-0. Buffalo last lost at least nine in a row when they dropped 18 straight games in February and March of 2021.' … [Read more...] about Fox has goal and 2 assists as Rangers beat Sabres 3-2 for 3rd win in 11 games
Cameras Caught Bills' OL Dion Dawkins Loving Every Second of Sabres-Rangers Fight
'Right after the punches started flying, cameras caught the "Shnowman" cheesin' and banging the glass. Meanwhile, Aube-Kubel and Trocheck were tussling right in front of him.' … [Read more...] about Cameras Caught Bills’ OL Dion Dawkins Loving Every Second of Sabres-Rangers Fight
Sabres' homestand ends with loss to Rangers
'The loss marks the team's eighth-straight loss, with seven of those eight losses coming on home ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ homestand ends with loss to Rangers