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Barkov back on ice for the Panthers, who lead Stanley Cup Final thanks to scoring from unsung heroes
Read full article: Barkov back on ice for the Panthers, who lead Stanley Cup Final thanks to scoring from unsung heroesFlorida captain Aleksander Barkov practiced again after being knocked out of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup final in the third period after Edmonton forward Leon Draisaitl launched toward him and hit him in the head.
NHL trade deadline winners include Golden Knights, Panthers, Hurricanes and Kyle Okposo
Read full article: NHL trade deadline winners include Golden Knights, Panthers, Hurricanes and Kyle OkposoNHL teams combined to make 23 trades on Friday and dealt a total of 33 players along with more than 20 draft picks before the league’s deadline.
Defending Cup champs Golden Knights acquire Hertl. Hurricanes, Panthers dominate deals in the East
Read full article: Defending Cup champs Golden Knights acquire Hertl. Hurricanes, Panthers dominate deals in the EastThe defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights acquired Tomas Hertl from San Jose in what so far stands as the biggest deal made on the final day of NHL trading.
Focus falls on Sabres coach Don Granato after Buffalo is embarrassed in 9-4 loss to Columbus
Read full article: Focus falls on Sabres coach Don Granato after Buffalo is embarrassed in 9-4 loss to ColumbusThe focus of blame in Buffalo is falling on coach Don Granato after the floundering Sabres were left embarrassed in a 9-4 loss to Columbus.
Sabres' Russian player won't take part in Pride night warmup
Read full article: Sabres' Russian player won't take part in Pride night warmupIlya Lyubushkin is citing an anti-gay Kremlin law and fears of retribution at home in Russia for electing to not participate in the Buffalo Sabres’ pregame warmup on Pride night when players wore Pride-themed jerseys.
Golden Knights' Eichel quiets crowd in 2nd visit to Buffalo
Read full article: Golden Knights' Eichel quiets crowd in 2nd visit to BuffaloJack Eichel turned the emotional hurt he experienced following his first trip to Buffalo in March by finding relief in facing his former team for a second time since being traded to the Vegas Golden Knights.
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Penguins jump into 2nd in East with 3-2 win over Sabres
Read full article: Penguins jump into 2nd in East with 3-2 win over SabresTristan Jarry stopped 27 shots and the Pittsburgh Penguins jumped into second place in the East Division standings with a 3-2 win over Buffalo, eliminating the Sabres from playoff contention.
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Shorthanded Capitals beat Sabres 4-3 in home opener shootout
Read full article: Shorthanded Capitals beat Sabres 4-3 in home opener shootout(AP Photo/Nick Wass)WASHINGTON – Jakub Vrana had a goal and an assist, Vitek Vanecek made 24 saves through overtime and the short-handed Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in a shootout Friday night in their home opener. Vanecek was perfect in the shootout to pick up his second victory of the season as defenseman John Carlson scored the shootout winner. Buffalo rookie Dylan Cozens scored his first NHL goal on a top-shelf snipe past Vanecek in the second period. Eric Staal and Riley Sheahan each scored his first goal since joining the Sabres. Linus Ullmark made 29 saves and was spotless in the shootout until Carlson beat him.