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"We Definitely Got Momentum Off Of It" | Buffalo Sabres Victor Olofsson Scores On Penalty Shot

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Buries penalty shot Olofsson scored on a penalty shot in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Predators.

Impact Olofsson was tripped by Jeremy Lauzon on a scoring chance just over halfway through the second period. The goal was Olofsson's first in nine games, though he had a trio of two-assists efforts in that span to remain moderately productive in a bottom-six role. The winger has three goals, seven helpers, 28 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating through 19 outings this season. He'll likely remain in the lineup with the Sabres battling a number of injuries up front, but Olofsson could be a healthy scratch when the team is closer to full strength.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres' Victor Olofsson Makes Sweet Inside Out Move To Score On Penalty Shot

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Gets two helpers Monday Olofsson registered two assists in a 5-1 win over the Rangers on Monday.

Impact Olofsson earned his third multi-point game over his last four contests and his fourth over seven games. His recent hot spell is in stark contrast to his run of one assist through his first nine outings of 2023-24. Olofsson is serving in a middle-six capacity and isn't likely to be elevated beyond that role for any substantial period. That makes it unlikely the 28-year-old will be able to maintain his recent offensive success long-term.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helps out twice in home win Olofsson posted two assists in Friday's 3-2 win against the Penguins.

Impact One of Olofsson's assist was the secondary helper on Jeff Skinner's power-play goal at 5:13 of the third period. He finished with a shot on goal in 14:09 of ice time across 19 shifts. After getting blanked in six games in October, Olofsson has come alive lately with two goals and six points in the past five games. He'll look to stay hot Saturday on the road against the Devils.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

"We Have to Back Each Other Up" | Victor Olofsson After Scoring Twice in Loss

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Tickles twine twice in loss Olofsson scored his first two goals of the season in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Bruins.

Impact The veteran winger had only one assist through his first nine games of the season while bouncing in and out of the press box, but Olofsson's offense woke up Tuesday -- after banging home a puck that caromed straight to him off the end boards late in the second period, he scored a sniper's goal in the third by taking a pass in the slot from John-Jason Peterka with his back to the Boston net, then spinning and going top shelf over Linus Ullmark in one smooth motion. Olofsson fired home a career-high 28 goals last season, and with Tage Thompson (upper body) now potentially sidelined for a length period, Buffalo needs him to re-discover that form quickly.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to sit as healthy scratch Olofsson will be a healthy scratch for Tuesday night's game versus Tampa Bay, source reports.

Impact This news comes as a bit of a surprise following the 28-goal, 40-point performance Olofsson submitted in 2022-23, but he's strugled a bit to start the 2023-24 campaign, going scoreless while posting a minus-2 rating and just one shot on net through the first two games of the season. Tyson Jost will replace Olofsson in the lineup against the Lightening.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seven Sabres players who could be moved before the season Trades could end up being a necessity for the Sabres to trim their roster. Here are a few players who could make the most sense.

JULY 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Buffalo Sabres: Does Kulich have an inside track to replace Olofsson? The Buffalo Sabres will likely look to move winger Victor Olofsson this summer, and Jiri Kulich could be the one replacing him. A few days...

APRIL 30, 2023 • SABRENOISE.COM

Emergence of Young Sabres Could Make Victor Olofsson a Trade Candidate Victor Olofsson has one year left in his contract, so there’s speculation about if the Buffalo Sabres could trade him for some upgrades else...

APRIL 24, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Skinner leads Sabres to 5-2 win over Blue Jackets

Jeff Skinner had a goal and two assists, lifting the Buffalo Sabres to a 5-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets in the season finale for both teams

APRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reaches 40-point mark Olofsson found the back of the net in the Sabres' 5-2 win over Columbus on Friday.

Impact Olofsson's marker came midway through the second period to increase Buffalo's lead to 2-1. He has completed the season with 28 goals and 40 points in 75 outings. The 27-year-old has reached the 40-point milestone in three of his last four campaigns.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson closes career with Sabres' 4-3 OT win over Senators

Casey Mittelstadt scored 1:18 into overtime and Craig Anderson stopped 30 shots before announcing he is retiring at the end of the season as the Buffalo Sabres closed their home sc...

APRIL 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clutch helper in win Olofsson recorded a power-play assist in Friday's 5-4 win over the Devils.

Impact Olofsson has power-play assists in back-to-back games, with his latest apple proving to be a critical one since the Devils ended up scoring a pair of unanswered goals in the third period and nearly flipped the script. While Buffalo's a longshot to make the playoffs, Olofsson's propensity for clutch moments shouldn't be overlooked; he's secured 11 game-winning goals in the past two seasons alone.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres host the Bruins after Olofsson's 2-goal game

The Buffalo Sabres host the Boston Bruins after Victor Olofsson's two-goal game against the Philadelphia Flyers in the Sabres' 5-2 loss

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Big night with extra man Olofsson scored two power-play goals in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Flyers.

Impact Both tallies came in the third period, after the Sabres were already down 4-0, but it was still an impressive return for Olofsson after he had been a healthy scratch the last two games. The 27-year-old had only one point, a goal, over his prior 13 contests, and given his middle-six role at even strength and usual spot on the second power-play unit, Friday's performance is more likely to be a blip rather than the start of a hot streak. On the season, Olofsson has a career-high 26 goals, but only 35 points, through 66 games.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tippett's hat trick leads Flyers past Buffalo 5-2

Owen Tippett had his first career hat trick, Carter Hart made 34 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Buffalo Sabres 5-2

MARCH 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bounced from lineup Olofsson will not play Monday against the Maple Leafs, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact The 27-year-old is expected to be a healthy scratch with Alex Tuch (lower body) back from injured reserve. Olofsson has 24 goals in 65 games this season, but he's scored just one in the last 17 contests. He averaged just 13:16 of ice time with a minus-7 rating over his last six games.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Panarin scores in OT, Rangers beat Sabres 2-1

Artemi Panarin converted a blocked shot to score a power-play goal 2:02 into overtime and the New York Rangers beat the Buffalo Sabres 2-1

MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sharks host the Sabres in a non-conference matchup

The San Jose Sharks and the Buffalo Sabres will play in a non-conference matchup

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buffalo brings losing streak into matchup with Anaheim

The Buffalo Sabres head into the matchup with the Anaheim Ducks after losing four in a row

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sabres hold off Jets 3-2 for 5th straight victory

Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sabres bring win streak into matchup against the Jets

The Buffalo Sabres aim to keep their four-game win streak going when they visit the Winnipeg Jets

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sabres rookie Power scores in overtime in 3-2 win over Stars

Rookie Owen Power scored his first goal of the season 56 seconds into overtime and 41-year-old Craig Anderson stopped 29 of 31 shots in his 700th career NHL appearance as the Buffa...

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS