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Trying to stay hot, soaring Sabres visit ailing Rangers

The Buffalo Sabres went nearly a month without losing a game and are still trying to recover from their slow start. Examples like Tuesday's win over the Vancouver Canucks have been helpful, and the Sabres aim to keep their hot stretch Thursday night with a visit to the banged-up New York Rangers.

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Confident Peyton Krebs thriving on top line, feels Sabres ‘can win every night’

BUFFALO – In his five seasons here, Sabres winger Peyton Krebs said he has never experienced anything like the past 20 games. For six weeks, Krebs has felt like the Sabres can win on any night and any scoring chance they generate can become a goal.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 7

Sabres goalie Colten Ellis ready to start; Jiri Kulich ‘progressing’

BUFFALO – Following nearly a month on the sideline, Sabres goalie Colten Ellis is expected to start Thursday’s road game against the New York Rangers, his first outing since suffering a concussion Dec.

Logan Nelson News / Inside The Rink / January 7

ECHL: Meet The Gargoyles – Logan Nelson

The Greensboro Gargoyles are the new kids on the block in the ECHL this season. Being a new franchise has many challenges, as I have learned from covering the Gargoyles, but among those is bringing in an entire roster of players to a city that knows nothing about them.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 7

3 Takeaways from the Sabres’ 5-3 Win Over the Canucks

Despite losing a sloppy 5-1 decision to the Columbus Blue Jackets, spirits were still high when it comes to the Buffalo Sabres fan base. Then again, that’s generally what happens when you rip off a 10-game winning streak.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 6

Sabres go up 4 goals, hold off Canucks' third-period rally

Alex Tuch had a goal and an assist and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 32 of 35 shots as the host Buffalo Sabres held on to beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-3 on Tuesday night.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 6

Buffalo Sabres Make Four Roster Moves

The Buffalo Sabres announced a series of roster moves today, as they activated veteran Jason Zucker off of injured reserve and recalled defenseman Zac Jones from their AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen News / The Hockey Writers / January 6

Sabres’ Goaltender Luukkonen Has Chance To Prove Himself

The Buffalo Sabres have been hot as of late. Before their 5-1 loss against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday afternoon, they had won 10 straight games, getting themselves back into the thick of things in the Eastern Conference.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 5

Sabres aim to start new streak as they host Canucks

Rasmus Dahlin doesn't see any reason why the Buffalo Sabres can't start another winning streak when they host the struggling Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.

Jason Zucker News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 5

Buffalo Sabres To Activate Jason Zucker

After seeing their 10-game winning streak come to a close a few days ago, the Buffalo Sabres will get a boost to their forward core. In an injury update released by the team earlier this afternoon, the Sabres announced that Jason Zucker will return to the lineup tomorrow against the Vancouver Canucks.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 5

Sabres Bounceback from Blue Jackets Loss Critical for the Rest of the Season

After defeating the Dallas Stars for their 10th straight win, it felt like the entire world was behind the Buffalo Sabres. With such a long stretch of ineptitude, the Sabres became the lovable losers who felt like they were finally turning a corner.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 4

NHL Predictions: January 6th, Vancouver Canucks at Buffalo Sabres

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 3

Blue Jackets thump Sabres to snap Buffalo's 10-game win streak

The Columbus Blue Jackets ended the visiting Buffalo Sabres' 10-game winning streak with a 5-1 victory on Saturday. Denton Mateychuk, Brendan Gaunce, Dmitri Voronkov, Mathieu Olivier and Cole Sillinger scored for the Blue Jackets, who have won four of their past five games.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / January 2

Sabres need to establish consistency beyond winning streak

It wasn’t so long ago that the Buffalo Sabres were the laughing stock, or even worse, the sympathy case, of the NHL. In mid-December, Buffalo fired long-time general manager Kevyn Adams while in the midst of another seemingly lost season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / January 1

Sabres Forward Reaching New Level

Everything is going right for the Buffalo Sabres. After dismissing their general manager and promoting Jarmo Kekäläinen to the position, the Sabres went from bottom-feeders to challenger in the Eastern Conference.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / December 31

Sabres’ Alex Lyon out with lower-body injury, Ellis activated from IR

Not the best news for one of the hottest teams in the NHL. When speaking to the media on Wednesday, Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff announced that goaltender Alex Lyon has returned to Buffalo for further evaluation due to a lower-body injury.

Alex Lyon News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 30

Sabres’ Alex Lyon Being Evaluated For Lower-Body Injury

Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon is undergoing evaluation for a lower-body injury he sustained late in last night’s win over the Blues, head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters (including Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News).

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / December 30

Sabres Right Back in Playoff Race With Win Streak

The Buffalo Sabres continued their winning ways recently as they defeated the St. Louis Blues on the road 4-2. Their win over the Blues marks their 9th win in a row and head coach Lindy Ruff has his team playing some really good hockey.

Zach Benson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 30

Zach Benson’s ‘character’ take on Sabres 9-game win streak after beating Blues

It was a rough start to the season for the Buffalo Sabres. After being tied for last place in the Eastern Conference in mid-December, the Sabres fired GM Kevyn Adams.

Tage Thompson News / Breakaway on SI / December 28

Tage Thompson Leading Red-Hot Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres have won eight consecutive games. The winning streak has brought the team from the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings to a tie for the final Wild Card spot.

Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / December 28

NHL Rumours: Insider Believes this Should be Sabres Trade Target

It’s time for another Sunday edition of NHL Rumours here at Last Word On Hockey. In this edition, the conversation will centre on the Buffalo Sabres. In particular, the focus will be on the Sabres’ plans to add scoring depth amid what looks to be a resurgence following the hiring of Jarmo Kekalainen as the club’s general manager.

Alex Tuch News / NHL Rumors / December 27