The Rochester Americans (28-25-5-4) closed out the month of March on a high note Sunday afternoon, defeating the Syracuse Crunch 3-2 in a dramatic shootout at The Blue Cross Arena. The victory marks the first time during the 2025-26 campaign that Rochester has strung together three consecutive wins on home ice. Rookies and Vets Step Up in Regulation The Amerks’ penalty kill was tested early, successfully fending off three Syracuse power plays before finding the back of the net themselves. Shortly after the third kill, Matteo Costantini opened the scoring with a backhand shot, marking his second goal of the weekend and fourth of the season. After Syracuse leveled the game in the second period, Trevor Kuntar restored the Rochester lead just 43 seconds into the final frame. Kuntar redirected a shot from the point for his 17th goal of the year, reaching the 30-point plateau for the first time in his professional career. Helenius and Jones Fuel the Offense...Read More

Following a tough 5-3 loss in Syracuse, the Rochester Americans (27-25-5-4) return home this afternoon to conclude a high-stakes home-and-home series. The Syracuse Crunch (39-20-3-2) recently clinched their playoff berth with a win over Rochester, but the Amerks have a chance to settle the score at The Blue Cross Arena. Here are five things to know for today’s 3:05 PM puck drop. 1. Rebounding from a Late-Game Slip Rochester held the lead late into last night’s contest before Syracuse surged with three goals in the third period. Despite the loss, Riley Fiddler-Schultz remained a bright spot, netting his team-leading 21st goal of the season. Historically, the Amerks are much more dangerous when their offense is clicking; they hold an impressive 46-13-5-1 record against the Crunch when scoring three or more goals dating back to 2016-17. 2. Devon Levi Returns to the Crease Goaltender Devon Levi is expected to start today as he pursues his 20th win of the campaign. Levi...Read More

Sunday mornings are for coffee, checking the standings, and catching up on everything we might have missed while focusing on the Sabres’ push for the playoffs. Around the NHL is our new weekly tradition here at SabresHub, where we step outside the 716 to bring you the best hockey writing and breaking news from around the league. From trade rumors out West to highlight-reel goals in the Metropolitan, we’ve curated the top stories of the week so you can get caught up in one quick stop. Sportsnet.ca: NHL sets date for 2026 Draft Lottery – The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery is officially set for May 5, with fans able to catch the live results on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+. Following the format established in 2021, the first two overall picks for the June draft—which is being held right here in Buffalo—will be determined through two separate draws, though the lottery winner can only jump a maximum of 10 spots in the...Read More