Observations: Sabres play another Cup contender tough, fall in 5-3 loss By Lance Lysowski News Sports Reporter Feb 25, 2022 Feb 25, 2022 Updated Jul 3, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ST. LOUIS – The moment wasn’t too big for the Buffalo Sabres.kAm~? E96 C@25 282:?DE @?6 @7 E96 }w{’D E@A E62>D[ E96 $23C6D D4@C65 7:CDE[ C6DA@?565 H6== 7@==@H:?8 4@?D64FE:G6 8@2=D 3J E96 $E] {@F:D q=F6D 2?5 492==6?865 8@2=E6?56C ':==6 wFDD@ E9C@F89@FE E96 ?:89E] k^AmkAm(96? E96 $23C6D 72465 2 567:4:E :? 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In midst of woeful season at the gate, Sabres have no choice but to look ahead The Sabres are averaging just 8,657 tickets sold per game in the 19,070-seat arena for their 26 home games thus far, and in-house crowds have …
Observations: Fending off frustration part of Sabres' challenge after another loss There’s not one reason for the Sabres' inconsistency across the past four months. Goaltending issues, slow starts, poor puck management, short…
As Sabres unveil new initiatives for season tickets, they're mostly holding line on prices The team is asking for all renewal commitments to be made by April 25 to retain seats. Fans who renew are eligible for prizes to be awarded at…
Mattias Samuelsson learning how to be a consistent physical presence for Sabres Don Granato isn't sheltering his young defensemen from tough assignments. Samuelsson should see plenty of Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn Sunday.
Mike Harrington's NHL power rankings Carolina and Florida flip-flop spots in the top three as Colorado – with a quintet of major point producers – clings to No. 1.
Hot opponent, full crowd will be daunting tasks for Sabres vs. Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs will be playing in front of a full house of nearly 19,000 tonight for the first time since Dec. 11, as Ontario Covid-1…
Inside the Sabres' unusual journey from Montreal to St. Louis ST. LOUIS – Inside the hanger at Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil Airport late Wednesday night, mechanics went through a mental checklist of wa…
Sabres' Victor Olofsson could answer plenty of questions with strong second half Olofsson seemed like a long-term fixture in Buffalo after his 20-goal rookie season in 2019-20, but he’s a restricted free agent this summer.
Observations: Streaking Canadiens look sharp in handing Sabres fourth straight loss The Habs salvaged the final game of their season series against the Buffalo Sabres, posting a 4-0 win Wednesday night in Bell Centre and handi…
