BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Lindy Ruff received an extended ovation from a sellout crowd when reintroduced as Sabres coach before the puck dropped Thursday night at KeyBank Center. Dispirited supporters, however, groaned on their way toward the exits as visiting fans tossed hats on the ice. Anze Kopitar scored three goals in the third period to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a … [Read more...] about 4 check: ‘Snake bit’ Sabres squander chances in deflating home opener
Beating Bills ‘meant a lot’ to Stefon Diggs
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Before playing the Bills for the first time since being traded this past offseason, Stefon Diggs disguised some of his feelings in an attempt to "block out the noise." It turns out, the Texans' 23-20 victory on Sunday "meant a lot," the former Bills star said postgame. "Held it in the whole week, energy-wise, tried not to bring it up too much," … [Read more...] about Beating Bills ‘meant a lot’ to Stefon Diggs
Sabres fall behind early, lose opener in Prague
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Opening a new season in a foreign land with an old face behind the bench, the Sabres found themselves in a familiar chase. Buffalo lost 4-1 on Friday in Prague, Czech Republic to start the season under returning coach Lindy Ruff, giving up two goals in the first period and getting stood up by New Jersey goaltender Jacob Markstrom's 30 saves in trying … [Read more...] about Sabres fall behind early, lose opener in Prague
‘He’s got the weight of the whole city on his back’: Josh Allen takes responsibility for struggling Bills offense
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills tight end Dawson Knox wasn’t surprised to hear about Josh Allen accepting the blame for Buffalo’s sudden offensive trouble. What Knox wanted to make clear following practice on Wednesday is how unfair it is for the quarterback to shoulder the entire load. “He’s got the weight of the whole city on his back, and he takes the losses very … [Read more...] about ‘He’s got the weight of the whole city on his back’: Josh Allen takes responsibility for struggling Bills offense
Sabres wingers JJ Peterka, Zach Benson return to practice, could play in home opener
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Sabres could have two of their top wingers back in the lineup for Thursday's home opener. JJ Peterka and Zach Benson both practiced Wednesday after missing part of the past week with injuries. If they feel well following Thursday morning's skate, both are expected to be in the lineup against the Los Angeles Kings. Peterka, the Sabres' top-line … [Read more...] about Sabres wingers JJ Peterka, Zach Benson return to practice, could play in home opener