BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — So far not-so-good for the Sabres. Hope for a revitalization of playoff contender status under returning coach Lindy Ruff is on hold after Buffalo began the season by going 0-2-0 in games against the New Jersey Devils at O2 Arena in Prague, Czechia. And in what could turn out to be a more significant loss for the Sabres, top-line winger JJ Peterka … [Read more...] about Sabres go 0-2 overseas to start season
Murphy: Bills have plenty to clean up after falling short in comeback
“That’s on me. I gotta do a better job in that situation,” says Sean McDermott. Yes, he does. The situation is playing for overtime. The game is tied 20-20. The Bills have the ball at their own 3-yard line with 32 seconds left. Why not take your chances in overtime after fighting back from a 17-point third quarter deficit? Instead, the Bills throw three incompletions … [Read more...] about Murphy: Bills have plenty to clean up after falling short in comeback
Buffalo Sabres fans attend first-ever watch party at Keybank Center
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Hundreds of Buffalo Sabres fans gathered at the Keybank Center Saturday morning for its first-ever watch party as the Sabres faced off against the New Jersey Devils in Prague. Despite the Sabres' 3-1 loss, fans watched all of the action from the big screen right at home. "We've never done anything like this," said Sabres fans Ginene and Bob … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres fans attend first-ever watch party at Keybank Center
Bills Make Me Wanna Give: Casey Toohill embraces chance to improve lives in new city
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills play the Texans on Sunday in a game that will feature former player Stefon Diggs, who was very involved with Western New York charities during his time here. But there are plenty of new players in Orchard Park who are forging their own community paths, like defensive end Casey Toohill. “This is such a great community to be in,” said … [Read more...] about Bills Make Me Wanna Give: Casey Toohill embraces chance to improve lives in new city
Check to head knocks Sabres top-line winger JJ Peterka out of game
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Sabres forward JJ Peterka did not return to Saturday's game in Prague, Czech Republic after taking a hard hit to the head from Devils defenseman Brendan Dillon in the first period. Buffalo's leading scorer last season with 28 goals, Peterka was knocked down by Dillon's check while skating through the neutral zone. Peterka grabbed the back of his head … [Read more...] about Check to head knocks Sabres top-line winger JJ Peterka out of game