Sabres Scoring Struggles Have Them Falling Behind In Playoff Race

TRENDINGCommanders edge GiantsSkattebo's spooky stare 'Who Let the Dogs Out'?It's official: Poch to Man UnitedSportscaster Dan Hicks diesStory byStory bySabres Scoring Struggles Have Them Falling Behind In Playoff RaceMichael Augello·The Hockey News - Buffalo SabresFri, November 13, 2026 at 5:57 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesSabres Coach Has Three-Word Demand After Controversial Blackhawks LossThe Buffalo Sabres lost in a controversial heartbreaker against the lowly Chicago Blackhawks, and Lindy Ruff was not happy.Ruff was less furious with his team and more furious with the officials. He felt a collision between Blackhawks forward Anton Frondell and defenseman Owen Power should have resulted in a penalty to Chicago.Frondell provided the assist […] The post Sabres Coach Has Three-Word Demand After Controversial Blackhawks Loss appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYFrank Nazar Scores Twice, Ryan Donato Wins It For Blackhawks 3-2 Over Sabres In OvertimeThe Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Buffalo Sabres in overtime on Thursday. Ryan Donato had the game-winning goal.The Hockey News - Chicago BlackhawksSabres' Losses To Golden Knights, Lightning Show How Far Buffalo Has To Go To Be EliteThe Buffalo Sabres have had a mediocre start to the 2026-27 season, but their most recent two games – defeats at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights and Tampa Bay Lightning – show that the Sabres are nowhere near the elite form they were in last season. What does Buffalo need to do to improve?The Hockey News - Buffalo SabresAdvertisementAdvertisementSabres’ Tage Thompson Calls Out Troubling Pattern After Lightning RoutThe Buffalo Sabres struggled through arguably their worst outing of the season on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning.Few teams can pull off what the Sabres did. Buffalo’s goaltenders struggled, but that was one part of the equation. When a team gives up eight goals on 22 shots allowed, it often points to them allowing […] The post Sabres’ Tage Thompson Calls Out Troubling Pattern After Lightning Rout appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYBlackhawks beat the Sabres 3-2 in overtime to end 6-game losing streakCHICAGO (AP) — Ryan Donato scored on a wrist shot from between the circles at 3:12 of overtime and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 on Thursday night to end a six-game losing streak.Donato scored after the Blackhawks failed to capitalize on a late power play that extended into overtime after Buffalo's Rasmus Dahlin was sent off for hooking with 1:38 left.Associated PressNazar scores twice, Blackhawks finally get it done with a 3-2 overtime win over the SabresThe Chicago Blackhawks came off a four day break on Thursday, Nov. 12, to host the Buffalo Sabres for the second time this season. The first contest was a 4-3 lBlackhawk UpSabres Are Starting to Look Like a PumpkinThe Buffalo Sabres are running out of time to prove that last season was no fluke, amid a tough stretch of late. The post Sabres Are Starting to Look Like a Pumpkin appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYDonato Scores OT Winner, Blackhawks Beat Sabres To Snap Losing SkidAfter a four-day break in the schedule, the Chicago Blackhawks (5-13-1) returned to action on Thursday night and defeated the […]Chicago Hockey NowBuffalo Sabres vs. Chicago Blackhawks - Lineups, Injury Updates, And Game NotesSabres hoping to get back in the win column after finishing their four-game homestand with a 8-3 loss to Tampa Bay on WednesdayThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresBlackhawks Vs Sabres: Projected Lineup, How To Watch, & More Ahead Of Game 19The Chicago Blackhawks will take on the Buffalo Sabres for Thursday night action.The Hockey News - Chicago BlackhawksChicago Blackhawks end skid at 6 on Ryan Donato’s OT winner and Frank Nazar’s 2 goals in Patrick Kane’s returnPatrick Kane didn’t fill the stat sheet Thursday night, but his return from a three-game injury absence helped the Chicago Blackhawks snap a six-game losing streak with a 3-2 overtime victory against the Buffalo Sabres at the United Center. Ryan Donato scored the winner on a wrist shot 3 minutes, 12 seconds into OT and Frank Nazar added a pair of goals for the Hawks, who won for just the ...Chicago TribuneBlackhawks vs. Sabres: Kane Probable, Preview, Lineups, & How To Watch Game 19After a four-day break in the schedule, the Chicago Blackhawks (4-13-1) return to action against the Buffalo Sabres (8-7-3) at […]Chicago Hockey NowSabres vs Blackhawks Prediction, Picks, NHL Odds for Thursday, November 12Read our Sabres vs Blackhawks prediction, including picks and NHL odds for Thursday, November 12.Action NetworkHawks Hits: Nazar Drives Comeback, Improved Defensive DetailsAfter last Saturday’s unsettling 9-2 loss in Carolina, head coach Jeff Blashill and general manager Kyle Davidson both pointed to […]Chicago Hockey NowSabres Have Trade Target To Consider In Young Capitals ForwardThe Sabres should be keeping an eye on this Capitals forward.The Hockey News - Buffalo SabresPatrick Kane returns to lineup, and will look to help snap losing streak against SabresThe Blackhawks have Patrick Kane back in the lineup from injury, and he has always done well when facing his hometown team.Blackhawk Up2 Sabres Potential Trade Targets From The PenguinsShould the Sabres consider targeting these Penguins forwards?The Hockey News - Buffalo SabresSabres Pull Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Await Alex LyonThe Buffalo Sabres goalie situation has been a rough one all year. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen didn’t make it better on Wednesday. UPL didn’t make it to the finish line against the Tampa Bay Lightning — and if there had been a way to put in a third goalie, Colten Ellis might’ve warranted that. In the end, […] The post Sabres Pull Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Await Alex Lyon appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYSabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Set for Key Test Against LightningThe Buffalo Sabres are most likely turning to a veteran goaltender in their quest to gain ground in the Atlantic Division.Per Rachel Lenzi, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen manned the starter’s net on Wednesday during the Sabres’ optional morning skate. Daily Faceoff listed him as the “likely starter” in a pivotal Atlantic Division showdown with the Tampa Bay […] The post Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Set for Key Test Against Lightning appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYLightning Dominate Buffalo as Nikita Kucherov Continues to Shine Amid Trade RumorsThe Tampa Bay Lightning continued their road trip with a matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. Tampa was out Brayden Point, but it didn't matter as they dominated the Sabres 8-3.Tampa Bay Lightning On SI