Die By The Blade 18 hours ago
Escape from Dull Island
Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports Sabres score two crucial points in a goaltender’s duel Score: Sabres 2 | Islanders 0 Shots: BUF 35 | NYI 27 Buffalo Sabres Goals: 1) Okposo (Lyubushkin) 2) Skinner (Cozens, Mittelstadt) New York Islanders Goals: … Minus 1: Goaltending - The Miracle Cure There are few things that change a hockey game like stellar goaltending. It can stifle a dominant offense and give a team a chance to steal points after being vastly outplayed. This is exactly what happened during this battle. The Sabres dominated most of the game and generated...
Die By The Blade 23 hours ago
Game Thread: Sabres vs. Islanders | Game 72
Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Game 72 Buffalo Sabres (34-31-6) vs, New York Islanders (37-27-9) Puck Drop: 5:00 PM EST | UBS Arena | Elmont, NY TV: ESPN+, Hulu Radio: WGR 550 SB Nation Isles Blog: Lighthouse Hockey
Die By The Blade Mar 25, 2023
Quick Turnaround as Sabres Visit Islanders Saturday Evening
Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports The Sabres face the Islanders for a 5 p.m. puck drop. Game 72 Buffalo Sabres (34-31-6) vs, New York Islanders (37-27-9) Puck Drop: 5:00 PM EST | UBS Arena | Elmont, NY TV: ESPN+, Hulu Radio: WGR 550 SB Nation Isles Blog: Lighthouse Hockey Know Your Opponent New York Islanders Record: 37-27-9 | 83 PTS Division Ranking: 4th in Metropolitan Division Last Game: 5-4 loss to Columbus Last 10: 6-2-2 PP: 29th (16.8%) PK: 11th (81.6%) What to Watch 1. Thompson Questionable, Rousek Recalled Friday’s game was a big win for the Sabres, but top...
Die By The Blade Mar 25, 2023
Sabres survive late Devils onslaught
Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Tuch, Thompson and the Kidz Line do their magic as Buffalo return to winning ways Score: Sabres 5 | Devils 4 Shots: BUF 26 (12-5-9) | NJD 31 (13-5-13) Buffalo Sabres Goals: Dylan Cozens (28), Tage Thompson (44), Jack Quinn (14), Alex Tuch (31, 32) New Jersey Devils Goals: Yegor Sharangovich (13), Kevin Bahl (2), Jack Quinn (38, 39) Plus-1: Slump Busted The Buffalo Sabres ended a four-game losing streak with a nailbiting 5-4 win over the New Jersey Devils on Friday night. Lindy Ruff’s side came to town looking to clinch playoff...
Die By The Blade Mar 24, 2023
Game Thread: Sabres vs. Devils | Game 71
Photo by Joe Hrycych/NHLI via Game 71 Buffalo Sabres (33-31-6) vs. New Jersey Devils (45-18-8) Puck Drop: 7:00 PM EST | KeyBank Center | Buffalo, NY TV: MSG-B Radio: WGR 550 SB Nation Devils Blog: All About the Jersey
Die By The Blade Mar 24, 2023
Another Home Game: Will Buffalo Continue Their Collapse?
Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports Sabres host Devils for Military Appreciation Night as playoff hopes hang on by a thread. Game 71 Buffalo Sabres (33-31-6) vs. New Jersey Devils (45-18-8) Puck Drop: 7:00 PM EST | KeyBank Center | Buffalo, NY TV: MSG-B Radio: WGR 550 SB Nation Devils Blog: All About the Jersey Know Your Opponent New Jersey Devils Record: 45-18-8 | 98 PTS Division Ranking: 2nd in Metropolitan Division Last Game: 2-1 OT Loss vs. Minnesota Wild Last 10: 5-3-2 PP: 19th (20.8%) PK: 8th (82.3%) What to Watch 1. Buffalo, What Happened? This month began as the...
Die By The Blade Mar 23, 2023
Looking to the New Die By The Blade
Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Here’s what to expect in the next two weeks. Hi all! While things are certainly rough for the Buffalo Sabres, things seem to be progressing smoothly here at Die By The Blade for our transition to an independent site/community. Here’s what you need to know: There will almost certainly be a (hopefully short) period where this URL - diebytheblade.com - will be stagnant. It might be a week, I’m not sure - but there will likely be a period where nothing new will be posted here as we await the official transfer of the domain. Since the...
Die By The Blade Mar 22, 2023
Predators Hunt Down Sabres, as Playoff Hopes Dwindle
Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Buffalo’s poor defensive awareness and goaltending once again lead to a thrashing in a 7-3 loss to Nashville. Score: Sabres - 3 | Predators - 7 Shots: BUF - 31 | NSH - 27 Buffalo Sabres Goals: Cozens (27), Thompson (43), Skinner (30) Nashville Predators Goals: Tomasino (4), Duchene (20, 21), Novak (14), Evangelista (4,5), McDonagh (2) Minus 1: Unwatchable Once Again The Sabres have seemingly reverted back to their old form this past month, as many of the games have been tough to watch and the team once again, looks out of sorts. Aside...
Die By The Blade Mar 21, 2023
Game Thread: Sabres vs. Predators | Game 70
Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports Game 70 Buffalo Sabres (33-30-6) vs. Nashville Predators (34-26-8) Puck Drop: 7:00 PM EST KeyBank Center TV: MSG Radio: WGR 550 SB Nation Predators Blog: On the Forecheck
Die By The Blade Mar 21, 2023
Sabres Host Predators on Tuesday Night
Photo by John Russell/NHLI via With both teams reeling from 7-0 losses, who wins this game? Game 70 Buffalo Sabres (33-30-6) vs. Nashville Predators (34-26-8) Puck Drop: 7:00 PM EST KeyBank Center TV: MSG Radio: WGR 550 SB Nation Predators Blog: On the Forecheck Know Your Opponent Nashville Predators Record: (34-26-8) Last Game: 7-0 loss to the New York Rangers Division Ranking: 5th in the Central Division PP: 26th (18.36%) PK: 10th (81.86%) What to Watch 1) Who Will Get Two Points? Each opponent in this contest comes off a 7-0 defeat, with Nashville’s crushing...
Times Herald Mar 20, 2023
Why did Sabres rookie goalie Devon Levi choose No. 27?
BUFFALO – No. 1, which Sabres newcomer Devon Levi sported during his decorated college career at Northeastern, is worn by Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, another rookie goalie. So Levi, who signed his entry-level contract Friday, chose No. 27, digits that hold special meaning. “(It) was my number of choice because growing up, it was my favorite number,” an excited Levi said Monday in KeyBank Center. “I feel like little me would be happy that I chose ... Read the full article The post Why did Sabres rookie goalie Devon Levi choose No. 27? first appeared on Buffalo Hockey Beat.
Die By The Blade Mar 20, 2023
“It Feels Like Home”: Devon Levi Introduced to Buffalo
Photo by Richard T Gagnon/ 21-year-old Northeastern alum has made his way to the Queen City. Goaltender Devon Levi has officially made his way to Buffalo. The 21-year-old isn’t able to skate with the Buffalo Sabres yet, as he awaits immigration paperwork that gives him a work visa. (That also officially allows him to sign his actual contract). But, he’s in Buffalo and watched practice on Monday morning, and should be able to really join the team later this week - possibly as soon as tomorrow. In the meantime, he is continuing his studies - he’s doing four classes...
Die By The Blade Mar 20, 2023
DBTB Open Thread - Week of 3/20 | Back To Status Quo
The Sabres are slumping hard to close out the regular season The Buffalo Sabres seem unable to correct out of their current slump, and have only slipped further and further out of the Eastern Conference wildcard race. The team had their postseason future in their own hands, but a combination of untimely injuries, a difficult schedule, indifferent performances from key players and odd coaching moves have resulted in the Sabres plummeting out of contention. General Manager Kevyn Adams and Head Coach Don Granato will insist that this is a learning experience for one of the...
Die By The Blade Mar 19, 2023
Another One Bites the Dust: Sabres Offense, Defense, and Goaltending All Absent Against Bruins
Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Devon Levi, will you save us? Score: Bruins 7 | Sabres 0 Shots: BUF 26 | BOS 25 Buffalo Sabres Goals: None Boston Bruins Goals: Patrice Bergeron (26), Garnet Hathaway (11), Jake DeBrusk (22), Hampus Lindholm (10), David Pastrnak (48-PP), Charlie Coyle (13), Charlie McAvoy (6) Minus-1: Welp, That Didn’t Take Long 15 seconds from the opening faceoff, the Bruins found the back of the net a little too easily to snag the early 1-0 lead. Longtime Buffalo enemy, winger Brad Marchand, fed the puck from behind Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and between...
Die By The Blade Mar 19, 2023
Game Thread: Sabres vs. Bruins | Game 69
Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports Game 69 Buffalo Sabres (33-29-6) vs. Boston Bruins (52-11-5) Puck Drop: 1:00 PM | KeyBank Center | Buffalo, NY TV: MSG-B Radio: WGR 550 SB Nation Bruins Blog: Stanley Cup of Chowder
