Buffalo Sabres News & Opinion

Sabres Are Shattering Expectations

Jeff Seide | November 27, 2018

Seven! Eight! Nine! We want ten! The Buffalo Sabres are gunning for their tenth straight win Tuesday night, hosting the San Jose Sharks in KeyBank Center. With one more victory,…

Buffalo Sabres Are Surging After 9-0 Run

The Canadian Press | November 26, 2018

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres are on such a roll, captain Jack Eichel was having difficulty recalling the last time they lost.
“Um, was it Calgary?” Eichel said Monday, before being reminded the 2-1 overtime defeat to the Flames was three losses a…

3 Sabres Veterans Revitalized for 2018-19

Anthony Sciandra | November 26, 2018

As of right now, the Buffalo Sabres sit in first place in the NHL. Before the start of the season, even the most optimistic of fans wouldn’t have expected the…

Are the Sabres Better Than the Maple Leafs?

The Old Prof | November 25, 2018

Yesterday, Buffalo News’ long-time reporter Mike Harrington released his NHL power rankings. Like other NHL pundits, he ranked the Nashville Predators first and the Tampa Bay Lightning second. But, guess…

Sabres Win Again! Beat Red Wings 3-2

The Canadian Press | November 25, 2018

DETROIT — Sam Reinhart and Tage Thompson scored in a seven-round shootout to give the Buffalo Sabres their ninth consecutive victory, 3-2 over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night.
Jeff Skinner and Thompson scored for Buffalo in regulation, and Linu…

Sabres Beat Canadiens in Overtime for 8th Straight Win

The Canadian Press | November 23, 2018

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Jeff Skinner scored 3:06 into overtime after getting the tying goal late in regulation, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Friday for their eighth straight victory.
Buffalo’s win streak is the longest in the NHL a…

Sabres Have Big First Period to Beat Flyers

The Canadian Press | November 22, 2018

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Evan Rodrigues had a goal and an assist in Buffalo’s four-goal first period, and the Sabres extended their NHL-best winning streak to seven games Wednesday night with a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
It is Buffalo’s longest r…

Sabres Fans Can Count Their Blessings

Jeff Seide | November 21, 2018

As we gather around the table with family and friends, we take a moment to give thanks for our health, for our camaraderie, and for our resurging, never-say-die hockey team:…

Sabres Lifted Over Reeling Penguins by Eichel’s OT Winner

The Canadian Press | November 20, 2018

PITTSBURGH — Jake Eichel’s shot squirted past Casey DeSmith 45 seconds into overtime as the surging Buffalo Sabres rallied to beat the struggling Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Monday night.
The Sabres won their sixth straight by overcoming a three-goal de…

Sabres Dahlin Living up to the Hype

Anthony Sciandra | November 19, 2018

Just like everyone predicted, the Buffalo Sabres hold a 12-6-2 record through 20 games. Winners of five straight, Phil Housley has his group firing on all cylinders. As the team…

Sabres Comeback Late to Beat the Wild

The Canadian Press | November 17, 2018

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Jason Pominville scored with 1:30 remaining and the Buffalo Sabres extended their winning streak to five games with a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday.
Rookie defenceman Rasmus Dahlin had his second car…

Mittelstadt Making Minnesota Homecoming

Brendan Marshall | November 16, 2018

The Buffalo Sabres enter regular season games 19 and 20 owning a 10-6-2 record and have gone 6-2-2 in their last 10. The team hits the road to take on…