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The Buffalo Sabres picked up a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens to take Game 1 of the series. We discuss some observations from the game and key players.Sponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres will face the Montreal Canadiens in round two of the NHL playoffs. We quickly discuss the Sabres wrapping up the series against the Bruins Friday night and then dive into a preview of the round two series.5:16 - Sabres vs Canadiens season series11:38 - Goaltenders16:10 - Special Teams20:23 - Roster depth vs roster depthSponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres took two from the Bruins in Boston and came back to Buffalo with a chance to end the series at home in Game 5.1:50 - Game 49:03 - Benson and Doan13:35 - Power and Byram20:51 - Game 5 Lineup25:45 - Game 5Sponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

The Sabres go into Boston and take Game 3 to go up 2-1 in the series.Sponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

Sabres score four times in the final 10 minutes of the third period to come back and take Game 1 from the Boston Bruins.Sponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres win the Atlantic Division and will face the Boston Bruins in the first round of the playoffs.1:40 - Season reflection8:55 - Bruins Matchup25:45 - Sabres questions going into the playoffsSponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres moved closer to locking up the Atlantic Division with another win. Anthony Sciandra is back this week to break down the team with two games remaining.2:00 - Sabres vs Jackets8:06 - Goaltending23:30 - Third pair28:04 - Special Teams35:08 - Playoff MatchupSponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller & Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres pick up a 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning to get back into the mix for the Atlantic Division title.Sponsored by One Pie Pizza and Hiller & Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres have struggled to find wins over their last seven games and have dropped to third place in the Atlantic Division with five games remaining.1:50 - Playoff Clinch6:45 - Numbers behind the last 7 games24:32 - Defense35:10 - Upcoming ScheduleSponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller & Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres fall to the Ottawa Senators 4-1 and, as a result, fail to clinch a playoff spot.Sponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller & Comerford

The Sabres beat the Islanders 4-3 and have an opportunity to clinch a playoff spot for the first time in 14 years on Thursday.Sponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres head into the final weeks of the NHL regular season battling for the Atlantic Division and looking to clinch a playoff spot for the first time in 14 years.3:51 - Previous Games7:45 - Zach Metsa14:43 - Power Play18:23 - Ostlund/Norris28:00 - Upcoming WeekSponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

The Sabres battled back in the third to take the lead, but ended up losing in overtime to the Ducks. End the trip with a 3-0-1 record.Sponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller & Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres have won three straight road games on their West Coast trip. We'll touch on their road record, goaltending, new additions, and more.3:28 - Road Warriors8:12 - Goaltending13:05 - Stanley and Carrick18:00 - NCAA Men's Hockey TournamentSponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres win a wild game 8-7 over the Tampa Bay Lightning to take over first place in the Atlantic division.Sponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

It's time to recap the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline for the Buffalo Sabres and preview the matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Sabres.2:45 - Deadline trades19:33 - What didn't happen at the deadline26:46 - Short Lightning game previewSponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller & Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres win their fourth game in a row over the Vegas Golden Knights. We get into what happened during the game and end by discussing the trade rumors surrounding Robert Thomas.Sponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres won all three games of their road trip to open the post-Olympics schedule. They sit among the top teams in the East, and we've entered trade deadline week.2:43 - Road Trip13:10 - Peyton Krebs21:14 - Goaltending25:32 - Trade DeadlineSponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres returned from the Olympic break with a 2-1 win over the New Jersey Devils. We break down some key topics from the matchup.Sponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres are back from the Olympic break tomorrow and open a three-game road trip in New Jersey.Touch on that and more in a quick episode before hockey resumes.Sponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller & Comerford

As we work our way through the Olympic break, Chad DeDominicis answers a few fan questions in this episode.1:50 - Kulich Update4:45 - Playoff Goaltending9:11 - Power Play14:40 - Olympics25:00 - Jack QuinnSponsor: Hiller & Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres lost their final game before the Olympic break, 5-2 to the Pittsburgh PenguinsSponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis discusses the Sabres' two-game road trip in Florida and roster needs with the playoffs in mind.3:30 - Florida Trip10:52 - Forward Lines17:55 - Roster needs for the PlayoffsSponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller & Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDomincis discusses Josh Doan's new contract extension, the heavy usage of the top four defensemen, and more.1:52 - Josh Doan9:22 - Top 4 Defensemen Usage25:00 - Ostlund and Helenius32:33 - Three GoaltendersSponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller & Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres pick up another win, this time on 05-06 reunion night, over divisional opponent the Montreal Canadiens.We break down a fun night. This team is for real, and we go over standout players.Sponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres pick up the two points against the Philadelphia Flyers to get back into a playoff spot in the East.We touch on some details from the game, including line changes, goaltending, and Norris' injury.Sponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis discusses another front office addition for the Sabres, line changes, and more as they head into a pivotal stretch of the season.2:30 - Stacy Roest9:06 - Forward line changes13:27 - Trade ideas29:10 - Upcoming scheduleSponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres improved to 12-1 in their last 13 games with a 5-2 victory over the New York Rangers. We break down some takeaways from the game.Sponsor: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres got back into the win column with a 5-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks.Sponsor: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres' winning streak has come to an end. Now, we get to see what kind of team they'll be moving forward and how this roster will respond.1:50 - Team Response10:23 - Depth being tested16:20 - Forward lines25:11 - Power PlaySponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres won their ninth game in a row against the St. Louis Blues. They played a solid team game again, and a few players stood out with a strong performance.Sponsor: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres have won eight games in a row and have brought playoff hopes back into the picture.1:39 - Different feel8:14 - Goaltending Rhythm14:36 - Lineup decisions with Zucker returning26:45 - World Junior Championship UpdateSponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

The Sabres pick up a 5-3 win over the Flyers to win their fourth game in a row.1:40 - Bad start4:40 - Standout players10:54 - InjuriesSponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres have fired Kevyn Adams, and Jarmo Kekalainen takes over as general manager. Chad DeDominicis discusses the change and where they may go from here.2:11 - Adams out19:00 - Jarmo Era25:58 - More changes?35:00 - Fan questionsSponsor: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis discusses the latest with the Buffalo Sabres and their continued struggles on the road. The overall view on the team at this point and the most recent roster decision with Noah Ostlund.1: 40 - 5v5 Team Numbers11:17 - Noah Ostlund Decision21:00 - Defense PairsSponsored by: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres picked up a dominating 5-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets. We touch on some numbers and performances in tonight's game.

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis discusses the Buffalo Sabres' winning four of their last five games as they approach full health. We look ahead to the remaining games on the calendar in November. 1:52 - Recap11:21 - Norris return17:22 - Jordan Greenway23:45 - Offensive output28:04 - Upcoming scheduleSponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis discusses the latest with the Alex Tuch contract situation and looks ahead to the matchup with the Edmonton Oilers.1:00 - Last week recap6:25 - Tuch Situation14:50 - Oilers Game PreviewSponsor: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis discusses how the Buffalo Sabres need to stay afloat while they deal with a growing injury list.3:30 - Injuries8:30 - Staying AfloatSponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis answers fans' questions on the Buffalo Sabres through 12 games of the season.1:10 - Goaltending8:30 - Alex Tuch16:30 - Defense Pairs20:13 - Power PlaySponsor: Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis looks ahead to the game against the Boston Bruins and a few other Buffalo Sabres topics.1:40 - Bruins Matchup6:45 - Jordan Greenway at center11:56 - Jarmo and Karmanos scouting in ColumbusSponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis discusses a good week from the Buffalo Sabres, where they picked up five of a possible eight points.1:37 - Team Overview15:12 - Kesselring Return25:57 - Goaltenders31:51 - Radim MrtkaSponsor: One Pie Pizza | Hiller & Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis answered questions from fans covering a variety of topics about the Buffalo Sabres so far this season.1:30 - Intro8:30 - Tage/Dahlin Ultimatum14:27 - Jarmo18:56 - Core succeeding without a rush offense24:20 - Line consistency27:54 - Team Defense33:15 - Owen Power42:20 - Goalies48:11 - QuinnSponsor: Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Anthony Sciandra and Chad DeDominicis discuss the Sabres picking up their first win of the season against the Ottawa Senators.2:00 - First win of the season12:29 - Josh Doan18:29 - Alex Lyon23:45 - Overview through 4 gamesSponsor: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis previews the Buffalo Sabres' 2025-26 season, discussing a variety of topics.3:00 - Three Questions19:35 - Breakout Players24:48 - Alex Tuch extension31:03 - Season PredictionSponsor: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

In this week's Mailbag Thursday episode, Chad DeDominicis discusses a variety of topics, such as Zach Benson, playmaking talent, and more.1:20 - Zach Benson Expectations7:35 - Playmaking talent10:30 - New Strength Coach Impact on Injuries13:40 - Seth Appert15:15 - What If Scenarios20:56 - Power Play and Penalty KillSponsor: Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis discusses the injury concerns for the Buffalo Sabres as they approach their opening night, just one week away. The episode concludes with an analysis of how the power play has performed so far in the preseason.2:00 - Luukkonen Injury7:57 - Defense Injuries11:23 - Ryan Johnson17:11 - Power PlaySponsor: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis reviews the first two games of the Buffalo Sabres' preseason and discusses the events of the first week of training camp.1:29 - Preseason Start4:40 - Goalies11:15 - Top line13:50 - Konsta Helenius117:10 - Zac Jones22:12 - Radim MrtkaSponsor: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

Chad DeDominicis was joined by Shayna Goldman of The Athletic in our second episode of the analytics summer series.Background - 2:10Importance of context - 9:00Best ways to learn - 17:24What's next in analytics - 23:22Sponsor: One Pie Pizza

Eddy Tabone and Vlad join Chad DeDominicis to kick off the Expected Buffalo analytics summer series. We touched on model building, adjusting as the game changes, what's next, and the crossover with lacrosse.Backgrounds - 4:10Model Building - 10:30Adjustments - 20:30What's next in hockey analytics - 26:38Sponsor - One Pie Pizza