BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tage Thompson had a goal and two assists before leaving the game in the third period after taking a check to the head, and the Buffalo Sabres held on to beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Sunday. JJ Peterka, Ryan McLeod and Jason Zucker also scored for the Sabres, who won their third in a row. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves. Thompson passed … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson leads Sabres in 3rd straight win, ‘good’ after hit to head
Beane on officiating: ‘I feel like’ Allen got first down on controversial play
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Bills general manager Brandon Beane said he felt like Josh Allen picked up enough yardage for a first down on a controversial fourth-and-1 play that resulted in a turnover on downs late in Sunday's AFC championship game. Beane was referring to Buffalo's "tush push" on fourth-and-1 with 13 minutes remaining in the game. Officials ruled Allen was short … [Read more...] about Beane on officiating: ‘I feel like’ Allen got first down on controversial play
Rob Ray shows softer side upon Sabres Hall of Fame induction
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Rob Ray the feared NHL enforcer gave way to Rob Ray the son, father and beloved teammate on Friday night, showing his softer side upon induction into the Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame. It took the mere sight of his parents sitting to his left, and a standing ovation from the thousands of Sabres fans on hand for Ray to nearly give in to his emotions before … [Read more...] about Rob Ray shows softer side upon Sabres Hall of Fame induction
Bills retain special teams coordinator Matthew Smiley, but ‘have to be better’
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Bills coach Sean McDermott believes special teams coordinator Matthew Smiley will learn from mistakes this season and improve his unit going forward. McDermott, four days removed from a season-ending loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC championship game, said in a news conference Thursday that Smiley will be retained for a fourth season in the … [Read more...] about Bills retain special teams coordinator Matthew Smiley, but ‘have to be better’
4 check: Sabres recognize Rayzor, find winning edge
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Victories have been too few during the longest postseason sabbatical in NHL history. Yet in recent seasons, the Sabres have found it in themselves to play winning hockey on special occasions Be it the banner night for Rick Jeanneret and the beloved broadcaster's last call, the retirement of all-time great Ryan Miller's jersey and the send-off for … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres recognize Rayzor, find winning edge