Heather Engel
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Buffalo Sabres correspondent, NHL.com. Writer. Editor. PR. Montréalaise. Opinions are mine. https://linktr.ee/heatherengel
The Sabres have assigned Konsta Helenius, Isak Rosén and Zach Metsa to Rochester.
February 6, 2026 at 3:47 AM
The Sabres have assigned Konsta Helenius, Isak Rosén and Zach Metsa to Rochester.
Final: Sabres fall 5-2
February 6, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Final: Sabres fall 5-2
Novak gets to a loose puck in front. 4-2 Penguins with 4:27 to go.
February 6, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Novak gets to a loose puck in front. 4-2 Penguins with 4:27 to go.
Krebs collides with Silovs, and old friend Connor Clifton takes exception.
Each gets five for fighting and Krebs gets an extra two for goalie interference.
Each gets five for fighting and Krebs gets an extra two for goalie interference.
February 6, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Krebs collides with Silovs, and old friend Connor Clifton takes exception.
Each gets five for fighting and Krebs gets an extra two for goalie interference.
Each gets five for fighting and Krebs gets an extra two for goalie interference.
Kesselring with a hook on Bryan Rust on a Penguins rush. Pittsburgh to the power play.
February 6, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Kesselring with a hook on Bryan Rust on a Penguins rush. Pittsburgh to the power play.
Tage from a sharp angle along the goal line, lifts it over Silovs short side. 3-2
February 6, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Tage from a sharp angle along the goal line, lifts it over Silovs short side. 3-2
Malkin trips Power by the Sabres' net, Sabres to the power play.
February 6, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Malkin trips Power by the Sabres' net, Sabres to the power play.
After 40: Penguins lead the Sabres 3-1. Shots on goal are 18-17 for Buffalo.
February 6, 2026 at 1:48 AM
After 40: Penguins lead the Sabres 3-1. Shots on goal are 18-17 for Buffalo.
Penguins get their first power play of the night. Tuch off for tripping. He looped behind the net as Silovs was playing the puck, and Silovs fell in the process.
February 6, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Penguins get their first power play of the night. Tuch off for tripping. He looped behind the net as Silovs was playing the puck, and Silovs fell in the process.
Crosby called for cross-checking. Sabres head to their third power play of the night looking to break through against the NHL's third-ranked penalty kill (first on the road).
February 6, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Crosby called for cross-checking. Sabres head to their third power play of the night looking to break through against the NHL's third-ranked penalty kill (first on the road).
3-1 Penguins. Ben Kindel collects the puck after Bryson slips, creating a 2-on-1, and scores from the left circle.
February 6, 2026 at 1:26 AM
3-1 Penguins. Ben Kindel collects the puck after Bryson slips, creating a 2-on-1, and scores from the left circle.
After 20: Penguins lead the Sabres 2-1. Shots on goal are 10-9 for Pittsburgh.
February 6, 2026 at 12:53 AM
After 20: Penguins lead the Sabres 2-1. Shots on goal are 10-9 for Pittsburgh.
And now the Sabres will head to their second power play. Shea sits for holding.
February 6, 2026 at 12:51 AM
And now the Sabres will head to their second power play. Shea sits for holding.
Hayes again. 2-1 Penguins. Nice feed from Anthony Mantha.
February 6, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Hayes again. 2-1 Penguins. Nice feed from Anthony Mantha.
Sabres getting the game's first power play. Malkin off for high-sticking.
February 6, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Sabres getting the game's first power play. Malkin off for high-sticking.
Avery Hayes has scored a lot against the Sabres in the Prospects Challenge, now he's doing at the NHL level.
Converts on a short breakaway for his first NHL goal, ties it 1-1.
Converts on a short breakaway for his first NHL goal, ties it 1-1.
February 6, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Avery Hayes has scored a lot against the Sabres in the Prospects Challenge, now he's doing at the NHL level.
Converts on a short breakaway for his first NHL goal, ties it 1-1.
Converts on a short breakaway for his first NHL goal, ties it 1-1.
1-0 Sabres
Zucker from the top of the left circle beats Silovs far side just under two minutes in on the first shot on goal of the game (for either team).
Zucker from the top of the left circle beats Silovs far side just under two minutes in on the first shot on goal of the game (for either team).
February 6, 2026 at 12:15 AM
1-0 Sabres
Zucker from the top of the left circle beats Silovs far side just under two minutes in on the first shot on goal of the game (for either team).
Zucker from the top of the left circle beats Silovs far side just under two minutes in on the first shot on goal of the game (for either team).
After rushing home to get my laptop (which I somehow forgot when I left home) and sitting in 45-minute traffic around the arena when I came back, I'm finally in my seat in the press box and ready for hockey.
February 6, 2026 at 12:12 AM
After rushing home to get my laptop (which I somehow forgot when I left home) and sitting in 45-minute traffic around the arena when I came back, I'm finally in my seat in the press box and ready for hockey.
Arturs Silovs in goal for the Penguins, coach Dan Muse said.
Rickard Rakell is out with a lower-body injury. Day to day.
Noel Acciari (illness) is a game-time decision.
Rickard Rakell is out with a lower-body injury. Day to day.
Noel Acciari (illness) is a game-time decision.
February 5, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Arturs Silovs in goal for the Penguins, coach Dan Muse said.
Rickard Rakell is out with a lower-body injury. Day to day.
Noel Acciari (illness) is a game-time decision.
Rickard Rakell is out with a lower-body injury. Day to day.
Noel Acciari (illness) is a game-time decision.
Lindy Ruff said Josh Norris is close but not totally ready to return. He fully anticipates he'll be good to go after the break.
Zach Benson will need "a little bit of (physical) therapy" and should be back after the break.
Zach Benson will need "a little bit of (physical) therapy" and should be back after the break.
February 5, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Lindy Ruff said Josh Norris is close but not totally ready to return. He fully anticipates he'll be good to go after the break.
Zach Benson will need "a little bit of (physical) therapy" and should be back after the break.
Zach Benson will need "a little bit of (physical) therapy" and should be back after the break.
Morning skate is in session.
Don’t see Zach Benson out there. Alex Lyon is in the starter’s net.
Don’t see Zach Benson out there. Alex Lyon is in the starter’s net.
February 5, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Morning skate is in session.
Don’t see Zach Benson out there. Alex Lyon is in the starter’s net.
Don’t see Zach Benson out there. Alex Lyon is in the starter’s net.
Reposted by Heather Engel
There is no stopping Mattias Samuelsson.
February 4, 2026 at 1:08 AM
There is no stopping Mattias Samuelsson.
There is no stopping Mattias Samuelsson.
February 4, 2026 at 1:08 AM
There is no stopping Mattias Samuelsson.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will no longer play in the Olympics because of his lower-body injury.
Bruins goalie Joonas Korpisalo has been named to Team Finland’s roster as a replacement.
Bruins goalie Joonas Korpisalo has been named to Team Finland’s roster as a replacement.
February 3, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will no longer play in the Olympics because of his lower-body injury.
Bruins goalie Joonas Korpisalo has been named to Team Finland’s roster as a replacement.
Bruins goalie Joonas Korpisalo has been named to Team Finland’s roster as a replacement.