Sabres Notebook: Dustin Tokarski's status unclear after shot to head in practice By Mike Harrington News Sports Reporter Nov 30, 2021 Nov 30, 2021 Updated Mar 12, 2026 Sabres goaltender Dustin Tokarski stops a shot by Seattle Kraken left winger Jaden Schwartz in the first period Monday in KeyBank Center. James P.McCoy / Buffalo News Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Mike Harrington News Sports Reporter The Buffalo Sabres' goaltending situation has been dire enough lately without the addition of another potential injury.kAmsFDE:? %@<2CD<: =67E AC24E:46 2 76H >:?FE6D 62C=J %F6D52J :? z6Jq2?< r6?E6C[ H:E9 @3D6CG6CD :?:E:2==J H@?56C:?8 :7 9:D 962GJ H@C<=@25 :? C646?E 82>6D >256 9:> 42== :E 2 52J] qFE 4@249 s@? vC2?2E@ 4@?7:C>65 %@<2CD<: E@@< 2 D9@E 9:89 @77 E96 >2D< =2E6 :? 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Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Sabres No. 1 overall pick Owen Power named to Team Canada World Junior camp roster University of Michigan defenseman Owen Power, the Buffalo Sabres' No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft in July, has been named to the prelimina… Mike Harrington: Rasmus Dahlin is a flashpoint for Sabres' defensive woes "Dahlin has to regain some modicum of aggressiveness," writes Mike Harrington. Observations: Brett Murray's first NHL goal a bright spot in dismal loss to Kraken There wasn't much to like Monday night in KeyBank Center as the expansion Seattle Kraken dumped the Buffalo Sabres for the second time this season. Sabres Notebook: Alex Tuch hits practice ice, relives suite night with The Dominator Tuch shined on Monday as he joined his teammates on the ice for the first time, taking part in their morning skate in a non-contact role prior… As Seattle hits town, Hall of Famer and Kraken scout Cammi Granato reflects on brother Don Call it round two of the Granato family rivalry Monday night in KeyBank Center. Observations: In finale of grueling week, Sabres are clipped by Red Wings in OT Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings in Little Caesars Arena left the Sabres 1-3-1 in the last five games and 8-10-3 overall. Mike Harrington: Dustin Tokarski bounces back but Sabres still need more help in goal Dustin Tokarski has had several good moments this year, and was up to the task in Friday night's 4-1 win over abysmal Montreal. Still, the Sab… Observations: Tage Thompson scores twice to help Sabres snap 4-game skid Thompson's two goals, the first and last of the game, led the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday at KeyBank Center. On a mission in Rochester, Jack Quinn showing he could be close to helping Sabres Quinn's 18 points through 14 games were third in the AHL entering Tuesday, and he has nine goals after totaling only two in 15 games last season. Observations: Fatal mistake in final second spoils Sabres' better road performance Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren scored the winning goal with 0.4 seconds remaining in regulation, sending the Sabres to a 5-4 loss. 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Sabres No. 1 overall pick Owen Power named to Team Canada World Junior camp roster University of Michigan defenseman Owen Power, the Buffalo Sabres' No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft in July, has been named to the prelimina…
Mike Harrington: Rasmus Dahlin is a flashpoint for Sabres' defensive woes "Dahlin has to regain some modicum of aggressiveness," writes Mike Harrington.
Observations: Brett Murray's first NHL goal a bright spot in dismal loss to Kraken There wasn't much to like Monday night in KeyBank Center as the expansion Seattle Kraken dumped the Buffalo Sabres for the second time this season.
Sabres Notebook: Alex Tuch hits practice ice, relives suite night with The Dominator Tuch shined on Monday as he joined his teammates on the ice for the first time, taking part in their morning skate in a non-contact role prior…
As Seattle hits town, Hall of Famer and Kraken scout Cammi Granato reflects on brother Don Call it round two of the Granato family rivalry Monday night in KeyBank Center.
Observations: In finale of grueling week, Sabres are clipped by Red Wings in OT Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings in Little Caesars Arena left the Sabres 1-3-1 in the last five games and 8-10-3 overall.
Mike Harrington: Dustin Tokarski bounces back but Sabres still need more help in goal Dustin Tokarski has had several good moments this year, and was up to the task in Friday night's 4-1 win over abysmal Montreal. Still, the Sab…
Observations: Tage Thompson scores twice to help Sabres snap 4-game skid Thompson's two goals, the first and last of the game, led the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday at KeyBank Center.
On a mission in Rochester, Jack Quinn showing he could be close to helping Sabres Quinn's 18 points through 14 games were third in the AHL entering Tuesday, and he has nine goals after totaling only two in 15 games last season.
Observations: Fatal mistake in final second spoils Sabres' better road performance Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren scored the winning goal with 0.4 seconds remaining in regulation, sending the Sabres to a 5-4 loss.
