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Game 26: When familiarity breeds frustration

Mistakes, emotional sags, and a rally that came up short leads to the Sabres' fourth straight loss and fifth in six games.

Dec 6 •

Game 25: A Charles Dickens reference, but for the Sabres

Before Victor Olofsson's penalty shot goal, the Sabres didn't look very good. After it, they did. Unfortunately, it was their only goal in a 2-1 loss to…

Dec 4 •

November 2023

Game 20: A win to circle for later

The Sabres rallied to a 3-2 win at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins after being down 2-0 after two periods, much in part due to the words and…

Nov 25 •

The complicated case of whether or not the Buffalo Sabres should sign Patrick Kane

The debate of whether or not to bring a locally raised superstar into the fold has a lot of layers to contend with.

Nov 24 •

The Buffalo Sabres 5-2 loss to the Boston Bruins would be bad news enough, but they'll be without Tage Thompson for some time because of injury, too.

Nov 15 •

Kyle Okposo and 1,000 games played

It's a milestone worthy of being feted and even more so for a person so beloved by all.

Nov 14 •

Game 15: A loss with intrigue

The Sabres dropped a 4-0 decision to the Pittsburgh Penguins on the road, but Peyton Krebs scratch from the lineup added a curious subplot.

Nov 12 •

On Matt Savoie's return to Wenatchee

The Buffalo Sabres' 2022 first-round pick is headed back to junior hockey after a tough injury, great rehab in Rochester, and a brief NHL debut.

Nov 12 •

Game 14: A circuitous route to victory

It wasn't pretty or technically sound or all that well-played on the whole, but the Sabres found a way to earn a 3-2 win against Minnesota.

Nov 11 •

October 2023

Game 9: The ideal victory

The Sabres' best effort so far this season results in a 4-0 win against Colorado and earns Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen his first NHL shutout.

Oct 29 •

Matt Savoie's return to the ice in Rochester reminds us of what he can do

It's been five weeks since his injury during the Prospects Challenge and his conditioning assignment in the AHL offers him a chance to shine.

Oct 26 •

Game 6: High-danger chances lacking

The Sabres had the Canadiens on the ropes but fell for the classic trope of letting a team hang around long enough to beat you in the end.

Oct 24 •

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