Heather Engel
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Radim Mrtka has been named to Czechia’s roster for the World Junior Championship. He has 12 points (one goal, 11 assists) in 12 games since being reassigned to Seattle (WHL), which leads all defensemen on the team.
December 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Radim Mrtka has been named to Czechia’s roster for the World Junior Championship. He has 12 points (one goal, 11 assists) in 12 games since being reassigned to Seattle (WHL), which leads all defensemen on the team.
Lindy Ruff said he anticipates they'll call up a defenseman to give them an extra on the trip, but it might not be until they head to Winnipeg.
Michael Kesselring won't be on the trip. He'll keep skating on his own here.
Michael Kesselring won't be on the trip. He'll keep skating on his own here.
December 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Lindy Ruff said he anticipates they'll call up a defenseman to give them an extra on the trip, but it might not be until they head to Winnipeg.
Michael Kesselring won't be on the trip. He'll keep skating on his own here.
Michael Kesselring won't be on the trip. He'll keep skating on his own here.
Sabres back at it before hitting the road for two weeks.
Jordan Greenway the only absence, guessing it’s part of the load management plan.
Jordan Greenway the only absence, guessing it’s part of the load management plan.
December 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Sabres back at it before hitting the road for two weeks.
Jordan Greenway the only absence, guessing it’s part of the load management plan.
Jordan Greenway the only absence, guessing it’s part of the load management plan.
Final: Sabres win 5-1. Josh Norris with two goals and an assist in his return.
December 2, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Final: Sabres win 5-1. Josh Norris with two goals and an assist in his return.
Things are getting heated with six minutes to go.
Krebs with a hit on Perfetti. Stanley immediately goes after him and then everyone seems to grab a partner.
Stanley gets two for roughing & a 10-minute misconduct, Sabres on the power play.
Krebs with a hit on Perfetti. Stanley immediately goes after him and then everyone seems to grab a partner.
Stanley gets two for roughing & a 10-minute misconduct, Sabres on the power play.
December 2, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Things are getting heated with six minutes to go.
Krebs with a hit on Perfetti. Stanley immediately goes after him and then everyone seems to grab a partner.
Stanley gets two for roughing & a 10-minute misconduct, Sabres on the power play.
Krebs with a hit on Perfetti. Stanley immediately goes after him and then everyone seems to grab a partner.
Stanley gets two for roughing & a 10-minute misconduct, Sabres on the power play.
Zucker sends the puck into the crowd, Jets to the power play.
December 2, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Zucker sends the puck into the crowd, Jets to the power play.
Luukkonen with a big stop on a short-handed chance for Connor.
December 2, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Luukkonen with a big stop on a short-handed chance for Connor.
Logan Stanley gets an elbow on Benson in the corner. Thompson and Norris immediately go over to Stanley.
Stanley takes a seat, Sabres on the power play.
Stanley takes a seat, Sabres on the power play.
December 2, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Logan Stanley gets an elbow on Benson in the corner. Thompson and Norris immediately go over to Stanley.
Stanley takes a seat, Sabres on the power play.
Stanley takes a seat, Sabres on the power play.
Make that two for Norris. Breaks in and slips one through Milic's pads. 5-1 Sabres
December 2, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Make that two for Norris. Breaks in and slips one through Milic's pads. 5-1 Sabres
After 40: Sabres lead the Jets 4-1. Shots on goal are 21-14 for Buffalo.
December 2, 2025 at 2:10 AM
After 40: Sabres lead the Jets 4-1. Shots on goal are 21-14 for Buffalo.
4-1
Tuch's initial shot off the rush is stopped but he gets his own rebound below the goal line and puts it in from a sharp angle.
Tuch's initial shot off the rush is stopped but he gets his own rebound below the goal line and puts it in from a sharp angle.
December 2, 2025 at 2:00 AM
4-1
Tuch's initial shot off the rush is stopped but he gets his own rebound below the goal line and puts it in from a sharp angle.
Tuch's initial shot off the rush is stopped but he gets his own rebound below the goal line and puts it in from a sharp angle.
Kyle Connor gets the Jets on the board. Deflects a shot that gets through Luukkonen. 3-1 Sabres
December 2, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Kyle Connor gets the Jets on the board. Deflects a shot that gets through Luukkonen. 3-1 Sabres
Malenstyn to the room after a big shot block.
December 2, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Malenstyn to the room after a big shot block.
Thomas Milic in goal for the Jets to start the second period.
December 2, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Thomas Milic in goal for the Jets to start the second period.
After 20: Sabres lead the Jets 3-0. Shots on goal are 15-7 for Buffalo.
December 2, 2025 at 1:21 AM
After 20: Sabres lead the Jets 3-0. Shots on goal are 15-7 for Buffalo.
Welcome back, Josh Norris. Takes a feed from Thompson on the doorstep and puts it past Comrie. 3-0
December 2, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Welcome back, Josh Norris. Takes a feed from Thompson on the doorstep and puts it past Comrie. 3-0
Sabres kill off the penalty.
December 2, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Sabres kill off the penalty.
Dahlin with a hit on Vilardi and he'll sit for interference. Jets to the power play.
December 2, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Dahlin with a hit on Vilardi and he'll sit for interference. Jets to the power play.
And 15 seconds later, it's 2-0. Byram off the rush.
December 2, 2025 at 12:52 AM
And 15 seconds later, it's 2-0. Byram off the rush.
1-0 Sabres
Norris with a shot from the right circle that gets through Comrie, and Zucker pushes the loose puck in.
Norris with a shot from the right circle that gets through Comrie, and Zucker pushes the loose puck in.
December 2, 2025 at 12:52 AM
1-0 Sabres
Norris with a shot from the right circle that gets through Comrie, and Zucker pushes the loose puck in.
Norris with a shot from the right circle that gets through Comrie, and Zucker pushes the loose puck in.
Sabres to an early power play. Dylan DeMelo sits for holding.
December 2, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Sabres to an early power play. Dylan DeMelo sits for holding.
Sabres starters: Greenway-Krebs-Malenstyn; Samuelsson-Dahlin; Luukkonen
Jets: Niederreiter-Lowry-Iafallo; Samberg-Schenn; Comrie
Jets: Niederreiter-Lowry-Iafallo; Samberg-Schenn; Comrie
December 2, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Sabres starters: Greenway-Krebs-Malenstyn; Samuelsson-Dahlin; Luukkonen
Jets: Niederreiter-Lowry-Iafallo; Samberg-Schenn; Comrie
Jets: Niederreiter-Lowry-Iafallo; Samberg-Schenn; Comrie
Sabres vs. Jets:
Benson-Norris-Thompson
Zucker-McLeod-Quinn
Doan-Östlund-Tuch
Greenway-Krebs-Malenstyn
Samuelsson-Dahlin
Byram-Timmins
Bryson-Power
Luukkonen
Lyon
Benson-Norris-Thompson
Zucker-McLeod-Quinn
Doan-Östlund-Tuch
Greenway-Krebs-Malenstyn
Samuelsson-Dahlin
Byram-Timmins
Bryson-Power
Luukkonen
Lyon
December 2, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Sabres vs. Jets:
Benson-Norris-Thompson
Zucker-McLeod-Quinn
Doan-Östlund-Tuch
Greenway-Krebs-Malenstyn
Samuelsson-Dahlin
Byram-Timmins
Bryson-Power
Luukkonen
Lyon
Benson-Norris-Thompson
Zucker-McLeod-Quinn
Doan-Östlund-Tuch
Greenway-Krebs-Malenstyn
Samuelsson-Dahlin
Byram-Timmins
Bryson-Power
Luukkonen
Lyon
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen leads the Sabres out for warmup. Old friend Eric Comrie leads the way for the Jets.
December 2, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen leads the Sabres out for warmup. Old friend Eric Comrie leads the way for the Jets.