Topical Observations: Sabres booed off home ice after 'embarrassing effort' in 5-0 loss By Lance Lysowski News Sports Reporter Nov 18, 2021 Nov 18, 2021 Updated Apr 19, 2026 Calgary Flames left winger Matthew Tkachuk (19) scores a goal against Buffalo Sabres goaltender Dustin Tokarski (31) in the second period. James P.McCoy / Buffalo News Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Lance Lysowski News Sports Reporter Rasmus Dahlin playfully called his shot.kAmtG6? 27E6C 2? F8=J E9:C5 A6C:@5 EH@ 52JD 62C=:6C :? H9:49 2 5:D>2= A6C7@C>2?46 @? E96 >2? 25G2?E286 E:E=65 >@>6?EF> :? !:EED3FC89’D 72G@C[ s29=:? 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Mike Harrington's NHL power rankings Tampa Bay goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy is 6-0-3 in his last nine starts.
Mike Harrington: Sabres gave signs a total stinker was coming and they delivered The 5-0 burn the Buffalo Sabres took from the Calgary Flames was the first pure stinker this season under Don Granato, the first time they loo…
Inside the NHL: Don Granato reaches season's first crisis point. How will he react? The big picture is more than you could have reasonably expected at this stage, Mike Harrington says.
Sabres notebook: Henri Jokiharju nearing return after missing 15 games with injury Coach Don Granato told reporters following practice that while Jokiharju looked strong on the ice, he will require more practice time and won’…
Sabres Mailbag: Jack Quinn's NHL timeline, possible deadline trades, targets in UFA With the Jack Eichel trade done, the question now is what’s next for GM Kevyn Adams and the Buffalo Sabres?
Sabres game day: 'Evolving' roster aims to fix power play at home against Calgary For coach Don Granato, it's all about putting his young players in a spot where they can learn valuable lessons.
Observations: Dustin Tokarski's career-high 45 saves bail out Sabres in road win Goalie Dustin Tokarski delivered a career-high 45 saves, including 20 in the chaotic third period, to hold off the Penguins and secure a 2-1 w…
