Blues Shut Out Sabres with Strong Defensive Play
The St. Louis Blues blocked 20 shots while goaltender Joel Hofer earned his first shutout of the season in a 3-0 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday at KeyBank Center.
Sabres Struggle to Find Momentum
The Buffalo Sabres failed to force overtime and left the arena without any points, suffering their fifth loss in regulation or overtime in six games. The team continues to face challenges due to injuries and illnesses that have forced them to frequently adjust their lineup in recent matches.
Coaches and Players React
Sabres Head Coach Lindy Ruff discussed the 3-0 loss to the Blues after the game.
Rasmus Dahlin reflected on the opposition’s effort, saying they were "playing a man’s game."
Team Performance Highlights
- The Sabres' penalty kill unit operates at an impressive 90.9% rate through the first 13 games, currently leading the NHL.
- Sabres right wing Alex Tuch took several shots in the third period during the game against the Blues.
Buffalo News writers Rachel Lenzi and Mike Harrington continue to cover the team's journey on their Ice Time segment, keeping fans updated on the latest developments.