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Jan 23, 2025 | 
diebytheblade.com | Kerra Mazzariello
While Buffalo managed a few good chances in the first half of the opening period, the momentum swung the other way in the blink of an eye. Not only have the Sabres continued their struggles to capitalize with the man-advantage, tonight they managed to allow the opposition to score shorthanded.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
bvmsports.com | Kerra Mazzariello
Buffalo Sabres (17-22-5) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (18-20-8) Puck Drop: 7:00 PM EST | KeyBank Center | Buffalo, NY TV: MSG-B Radio: WGR 550 Know Your Opponent Pittsburgh Penguins Record: 18-20-8 | 44 PTS Last Game: 4-2 Loss vs. Seattle Kraken Division Ranking: 7th in Metropolitan Division PP: 25.6% (6th) PK: 79.2% (16th) What to Watch 1. Protect the Lead Too many times have the Sabres blown a lead this season.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
diebytheblade.com | Kerra Mazzariello
Pittsburgh PenguinsRecord: 18-20-8 | 44 PTSLast Game: 4-2 Loss vs. Seattle KrakenDivision Ranking: 7th in Metropolitan DivisionPP: 25.6% (6th)PK: 79.2% (16th)1. Protect the LeadToo many times have the Sabres blown a lead this season. Whether they have been up by multiple goals or just one, this seems to be one of the consistent monkeys on their backs. They did it as recently as their game against the Kraken – which ended in a 6-2 loss – and again in this week’s game against Carolina.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
bvmsports.com | Kerra Mazzariello
Skip to content Jan 9, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators goalie Anton Forsberg (31) makes a save on a shot from Buffalo Sabres center Ryan McLeod (71) in the second period at the Canadian Tire Centre.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
diebytheblade.com | Kerra Mazzariello
A solid offensive effort, fluid teamwork, and excellent goaltending contribute to road victoryScore: Sabres 4 | Senators 0Shots: BUF 21 | OTT 35Buffalo Sabres Goals: Jack Quinn (6, 7), Dylan Cozens (9), Ryan McLeod (7)Ottawa Senators Goals: N/AClearly the Sabres have been struggling this season, but with team struggles have come individual struggles. These have included Jack Quinn and Dylan Cozens, to name a few.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
bvmsports.com | Kerra Mazzariello
Both teams battled with back and forth scoring, but Buffalo came out on top Score: Capitals 3 | Sabres 4 Shots: WSH 28 | BUF 27 Buffalo Sabres Goals: JJ Peterka (11), Alex Tuch (13), Tage Thompson (19-PP) Buffalo Sabres Shootout Goals: Alex Tuch, JJ Peterka Washington Capitals Goals: Tom Wilson (17th-PP, 18), Aliaksei Protas (18) Washington Capitals Shootout Goals: Pierre-Luc Dubois Plus-1: Sabres Strike First/Peterka Looks Sharp The Sabres drew the first penalty of the game in the opening...
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
diebytheblade.com | Kerra Mazzariello
Score: Capitals 3 | Sabres 4 Shots: WSH 28 | BUF 27 Buffalo Sabres Goals: JJ Peterka (11), Alex Tuch (13), Tage Thompson (19-PP) Buffalo Sabres Shootout Goals: Alex Tuch, JJ Peterka Washington Capitals Goals: Tom Wilson (17th-PP, 18), Aliaksei Protas (18) Washington Capitals Shootout Goals: Pierre-Luc Dubois The Sabres drew the first penalty of the game in the opening minute of play and the home team had a few good chances – specifically courtesy of JJ Peterka on the high left side of Caps...
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
diebytheblade.com | Kerra Mazzariello
Puck Drop: 7:00 PM EST | KeyBank Center | Buffalo, NYTV: MSG-BRadio: WGR 550Colorado AvalancheRecord: 13-12-0 | 26 PTSLast Game: 4-1 Loss vs. Edmonton OilersDivision Ranking: 4th in Central DivisionPP: 6th (27.2%)PK: 29th (71.9%)1. Sick Mitts’ ReturnAfter being drafted by and playing in Buffalo for several years, forward Casey Mittelstadt was traded to Colorado back in March in exchange for defenseman Bowen Byram.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
diebytheblade.com | Kerra Mazzariello
Score: Sabres 1 | Kings 0Shots: LA 23| 19 BUFBuffalo Sabres Goals: Jason Zucker (4, PP)Los Angeles Kings Goals: N/AThe first period went well for the Sabres in that they maintained pressure and did not allow any goals against them. There were two main reasons for this. One being Ukka-Pekka Luukkonen making several impressive saves on some solid chances by the Kings (more on him later).
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
diebytheblade.com | Kerra Mazzariello
St. Louis Blues (7-9-0) vs. Buffalo Sabres (7-8-1)Puck Drop: 7:30 PM EST | KeyBank Center | Buffalo, NYTV: ESPN+, HuluRadio: WGR 550St. Louis BluesRecord: 7-9-0 | 14 PTSLast Game: 3-2 loss vs. Boston BruinsLast 10: 3-7-0Division Ranking: 6th in the Central DivisionPP: 26th (15%)PK: 21st (77.8%)There are two minor concerns for the Sabres right now: Tage Thompson and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.
