NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • NHL.COM
BUFFALO SABRES 11-10-1 · 5TH IN EAST, ATLANTIC
11-10-1 · 5TH IN EAST, ATLANTIC
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Sabres celebrate Okposo's 1,000th NHL game | NHL.com Buffalo pulls out all the stops as captain reaches milestone, joined by family, teammates
Tage Thompson - Returns to contest Thompson (lower body) returned to Tuesday's game versus the Bruins at the start of the second period, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.
Impact Thompson was initially labeled questionable to return to the contest. Assuming he doesn't aggravate the injury, the 26-year-old should be good to handle his usual top-line role.
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • NHL.COM
Comparing Sabres Defenseman Rasmus Dahlin To Charlie McAvoy The Boston Bruins travelled up north to face the Buffalo Sabres for an Atlantic Division East matchup at the KeyBank Center on Tuesday.
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • NESN.COM
Tage Thompson - Questionable to return Thompson (lower body) is questionable to return to Tuesday's game versus the Bruins.
Impact Thompson got tangled up and crashed into the boards. He was able to get off the ice but was in visible pain. If he doesn't return to Tuesday's contest, he'll be considered day-to-day ahead of Friday's contest in Winnipeg, which begins a three-game road trip for the Sabres.
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Henri Jokiharju - Unavailable Tuesday Jokiharju (illness) won't play Tuesday against Boston, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
Impact Jokiharju will be replaced in the lineup by Ryan Johnson. The 24-year-old Jokiharju has seven points, 18 shots on goal, 22 blocked shots and 12 hits in 15 games this season.
NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
"Play With More Pace" | Don Granato Ahead of Game Against Boston
NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Devon Levi - Starting against Bruins Levi will patrol the home crease against Boston on Tuesday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Impact Levi has won his past two starts, including a 33-save performance in a 3-2 victory over Minnesota on Friday. In six appearances this season, he has posted a 3-3-0 record with a 3.17 GAA and an .896 save percentage. The Bruins rank 17th in the league this campaign with 3.21 goals per contest.
NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
"The Whole Experience Has Been Awesome" | Connor Clifton On Coming to Buffalo
NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Brandon Biro - Assigned to AHL Biro (upper body) was activated from injured reserve and assigned to AHL Rochester on Monday.
Impact Biro took part in Monday's practice with the Sabres prior to being returned to the minors. He had two goals in two appearances with Buffalo before getting hurt. Biro has produced two goals and four helpers in five AHL outings this season.
NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Set To Start For Buffalo Sabres Against Pittsburgh Penguins | Don Granato
NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • YOUTUBE
"Our Skill Was Not There" | Rasmus Dahlin After Buffalo Sabres Loss To Pittsburgh
NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Peyton Krebs - Set to return Tuesday Krebs is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday versus Boston after missing Saturday's 4-0 loss to Pittsburgh because of a family matter, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffa...
Impact Per Heather Engel of NHL.com, Krebs centered the fourth line and worked on the second power-play unit during Monday's practice. Krebs has one assist, nine shots on goal and nine hits in 14 games this season.
NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Tuch - Won't play Tuesday Tuch (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Boston, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Impact Tuch will miss his third straight contest, but he is close to returning to action. "I would say Friday is a very good target for him," said coach Don Granato on Monday. "He was close today, which is why I'd say that." Dylan Cozens is projected to replace Tuch alongside Tage Thompson and Jeff Skinner for Tuesday's contest. The 27-year-old Tuch has generated four goals, 10 points, 31 shots on goal and seven hits in 13 games this season.
NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Atlantic Division-leading Boston faces Buffalo
The Buffalo Sabres face the Atlantic Division-leading Boston BruinsNOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matt Savoie's early return to juniors underscores Sabres' depth issues at forward The Sabres have questions to answer about how they’re going to fill out their forward lineup after assigning Savoie to the WHL.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen - Hung out to dry by mates Luukkonen made 36 saves in a 4-0 loss to Pittsburgh on Saturday. He allowed three goals.
Impact The Sabres weren't entirely awful in front of him -- they were inconsistent and couldn't score. After starting the season 3-1-0, Luukkonen has gone 0-2-1 with 11 goals allowed in his last three starts. At the same time, Devon Levi has won two consecutive games this month, so the Sabres may go back to him next game. Use caution with Luukkonen. He's better off on your bench until his game picks up.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sabres @ Penguins 11/11 | NHL Highlights 2023
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Jarry makes 36 saves, Penguins shut out Sabres for 4th straight win | NHL.com Karlsson scores 2, Malkin has goal, assist for Pittsburgh
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • NHL.COM
Karlsson and Malkin score as Jarry records shutout with Penguins 4-0 win over Sabres
Erik Karlsson scored twice, Evgeni Malkin also scored and Tristan Jarry recorded a shutout in his return from injury, as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-0 on Satu...NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen - Starting in Pittsburgh Luukkonen will protect the road net Saturday against Pittsburgh, according to Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.
Impact Luukkonen has posted a mark of 0-1-1 in his past two outings, stopping 38 of 46 shots. He has a 3-2-1 record this season with a 3.10 GAA and an .899 save percentage through six appearances. Pittsburgh is tied for eighth in the league with 3.50 goals per contest this campaign.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Tuch - Not playing Saturday Tuch (upper body) won't play Saturday versus Pittsburgh, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
Impact Tuch also sat out Friday's 3-2 win over Minnesota. He has accounted for four goals, 10 points, 31 shots on net and 15 blocked shots in 13 games this season. Coach Don Granato said the Sabres will likely dress seven blueliners in Saturday's contest because Mattias Samuelsson (lower body) is ready to return.
NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mattias Samuelsson - Removed from IR Samuelsson (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.
Impact Samuelsson appears to be good to go for Saturday's contest against Pittsburgh following a three-game absence. He has produced one goal, two assists, 25 blocked shots and 25 hits in 11 games this season. Samuelsson's return to action could bump Ryan Johnson from the lineup.
NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Savoie - Sent to WHL Savoie was assigned to WHL Wenatchee on Saturday.
Impact Savoie logged just 3:55 of ice time against Minnesota on Friday in his NHL debut. He also posted two goals and three assists in six AHL contests for Rochester during a conditioning assignment. He will get to play big minutes at the junior level before a possible return to the pro ranks later in the season.
NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
JJ Peterka - Two points including GWG Peterka scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Friday's 3-2 win over the Wild.
Impact The 21-year-old sprung Jeff Skinner for a breakaway goal in the final minute of the second period to give the Sabres a 2-1 lead, then Peterka potted the eventual game-winner early in the third as he tapped home a slick feed from the behind the net by Tage Thompson. Peterka produced a solid 12 goals and 32 points in 77 games as a rookie last season, but the 2020 second-round pick appears headed for a breakout 2023-24 campaign with six goals -- including two game winners -- and 10 points in 14 contests.
NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
