'Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (three wins, 0.93 goals-against average, a .989 save percentage and two shutouts) and Colorado Avalanche superstar Nathan MacKinnon (one goal and nine points) were named the first and second stars, respectively.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen earns NHL Third Star honors
The Sabres Report - Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday's Montreal Coverage
Canadiens show offensive firepower in much-needed win over Sabres (Montreal Gazette) The big guns wake up and CH finally wins (Journal de Montreal) Canadiens 7, Sabres 5: It's not how, it's how much (Journal de Montreal) A victory that will calm the spirits (Journal de Montreal) Sometimes you just gotta let your little brother win (Journal de Montreal) Another difficult … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Montreal Coverage
Cole Caufield scores twice to lead Canadiens over Sabres 7-5
'Rasmus Dahlin and Dylan Cozens each had a goal and an assist for Buffalo. Thompson, Peyton Krebs and JJ Peterka also scored for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Cole Caufield scores twice to lead Canadiens over Sabres 7-5
Sabres leading scorer Tage Thompson out with lower-body injury
'Thompson, who scored his 11th goal of the season in the first period of the Sabres 7-5 loss, played one shift of the second period before he left the game. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff did not have an update on his condition following the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres leading scorer Tage Thompson out with lower-body injury
Sabres on wrong end up slugfest with Montreal
'Buffalo, N.Y. -The Buffalo Sabres could not keep up with the Montreal Canadiens in their 7-5 defeat on Monday afternoon at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres on wrong end up slugfest with Montreal
Opinion: Sabres miss another opportunity to win four straight
'After three straight wins with very good play and great goaltending, it all fell apart against the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs came into the game with a six-game losing streak, and the worst point percentage in the National Hockey League, yet Buffalo acted and played like they thought it would be easy.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres miss another opportunity to win four straight
Luukkonen named the NHL's Third Star of the Week
'Luukkonen has been playing much better lately capped off by a 3-0-0 week. Luukkonen had a 1.30 goals against and .956 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen named the NHL’s Third Star of the Week
Sabres let win streak slip away in 3rd period stumble after injured Tage Thompson exits
'Striving to win four in a row for the first time in two seasons, the Sabres got goals from Rasmus Dahlin and JJ Peterka less than two minutes apart to take a 5-4 lead early in the third period. Dylan Cozens and Peyton Krebs scored within a minute of the second period, and Tage Thompson buried his 11th goal early on before leaving late in the second with a lower-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres let win streak slip away in 3rd period stumble after injured Tage Thompson exits
Caufield, Canadiens recover in 3rd period to defeat Sabres, end 6-game skid
'“We got humbled today,” said Dahlin, the Buffalo captain. “I think we were very excited about our previous games, and, I don’t know, but we know if you’re not showing up 100 percent, it’s hard to win in this league. I think we’ve got to look ourselves in the mirror after this game and really dig in. We can’t play like that if we want to win.”' … [Read more...] about Caufield, Canadiens recover in 3rd period to defeat Sabres, end 6-game skid
Thompson, Samuelsson sustain injuries during back-and-forth loss to Canadiens
'Thompson left the game after his first shift of the second period due to a lower-body injury. Samuelsson, who returned to the lineup after being scratched for the last three games, finished his last shift with 12:16 remaining in the middle period before leaving with his own lower-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Thompson, Samuelsson sustain injuries during back-and-forth loss to Canadiens
The Sabres Report - Nov 11, 2024
Zach Benson using 'confidence' from rookie season to make impact in Year 2 with Sabres
'“You know what you’re up against now,” Benson told The Buffalo News about the lessons learned since his Sabres debut in October 2023. “That gives you confidence. The style I play, around the net, behind the net, corners, forecheck. You know how to read the game a little better and put yourself in a spot to succeed.”' … [Read more...] about Zach Benson using ‘confidence’ from rookie season to make impact in Year 2 with Sabres
Mike Harrington: With lots of points to grab soon, Sabres need to keep grinding through games
'Ruff loves what he's learning about Byram every day. Byram is just 23 years old and already has a Stanley Cup on his resume with Colorado in 2022. The Sabres need winning players, no matter their age, and Byram's pairing with Rasmus Dahlin has been a big key of this three-game winning streak.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: With lots of points to grab soon, Sabres need to keep grinding through games
As UPL tightens grip on No. 1 job, what do the Sabres do with Devon Levi?
'He has played just once, on Nov. 1, in the last 23 days after allowing six goals Oct. 17 in a road loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.' … [Read more...] about As UPL tightens grip on No. 1 job, what do the Sabres do with Devon Levi?
Monday's Montreal Coverage
Sabres take on the Canadiens on 3-game win streak (AP) MTL@BUF: What you need to know (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Montreal Coverage
Practice Report | News and notes from Sunday's skate at KeyBank Center
'Byram and his defense partner, Rasmus Dahlin, were kept off the ice for rest purposes after both players skated season-high ice times in the team’s shootout win over Calgary on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | News and notes from Sunday’s skate at KeyBank Center