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Today’s edition · Fri., Nov. 13

Sabres fall in OT in Chicago; Catholic Health masks up Monday

Plus, Wayfair picks the former Boulevard Mall site for a 2028 store.

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Sabres lose 3-⁠2 in overtime to Chicago in the opener of a six-game road trip

Buffalo lost its last two games, the latest in overtime

  • Tampa Bay8
    Buffalo3
    FinalWednesday night at KeyBank Center
  • Buffalo2
    Chicago3
    Final (OT)Thursday night in Chicago

Sources: WIVB News 4, Post Journal

If you stayed up for it, the Sabres' road trip started with a close one. Ryan Donato scored on a wrist shot from between the circles at 3:12 of overtime, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat Buffalo 3-2 Thursday night to end a six-game losing streak.

Alex Lyon started in goal, back after injuring his left shoulder in the preseason. Coach Lindy Ruff said beforehand of the 33-year-old: "He's a great personality, the guy who puts a smile on everybody's face." The Blackhawks failed to capitalize on a late power play that ran into overtime.

  • Buffalo goals: Owen Power and Tage Thompson, both in the first period
  • Chicago: Frank Nazar scored twice, including the tying tip at 8:22 of the third
  • Penalty: Rasmus Dahlin was sent off for hooking with 1:38 left
  • Next up: at Dallas on Saturday night

The Sabres' bumpy week by the numbers

22
saves by Alex Lyon in his first game of the season
3
straight losses for the Sabres
4-6-0
Buffalo's home record at KeyBank Center after Wednesday
6
games on the road trip that began in Chicago

Sources: WIVB News 4, Buffalo News, Post Journal

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News Notes

Schools

A Buffalo Public Schools official warns of a $90 million to $100 million deficit if no schools are closed. A special meeting on the is unlikely ahead of next week's regular meeting. WGRZ

Flu season

If you're headed to a hospital, expect masks. Starting Mon., Nov. 16, staff who work directly with patients at Catholic Health and Trinity Medical facilities must wear them, regardless of flu vaccination status. The temporary policy follows an uptick in flu cases across Western New York, and visitors are strongly encouraged to mask up too. Dr. Thomas Cumbo of Kenmore Mercy said the rule is designed to protect patients, who are often more vulnerable to infection. WIVB News 4WBENspectrumlocalnews.comWKBW

Amherst

Wayfair plans to open its 12th store for in-person shopping on Niagara Falls Boulevard in 2028. Benderson Development's Eric Recoon said the roughly 96,000-square-foot shop "marks the exciting first step in the transformation of the former Boulevard Mall." WKBWWIVB News 4

Bills

Right tackle Spencer Brown was downgraded to a non-participant Thursday with an ankle injury from Monday night's game against the Vikings. The Bills face the Jets on Sunday. Buffalo Rumblings

Concerts

Stadium concerts return to Orchard Park next year, and Highmark has announced four major shows so far. Another announcement is expected next week. Niagara Gazette

Four stadium concerts are announced for June in Orchard Park

  1. June 2Zach Bryan and John Fogerty
  2. June 8Metallica
  3. June 12Noah Kahan
  4. June 19Kenny Chesney, Eric Church and Old Dominion

Source: Niagara Gazette

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A new heavyweight just moved into the Buffalo Zoo. Patrick, a 5-year-old greater one-horned rhino, came from the Bronx Zoo and weighs more than 3,600 pounds. He's settling in behind the scenes, and the zoo hopes he will eventually breed with Georgia, its younger female rhino. Welcome to Buffalo, big guy.

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Daily Buffaloto me · Fri., Nov. 136:00 a.m.

Sabres fall in OT in Chicago; Catholic Health masks up Monday

Plus, Wayfair picks the former Boulevard Mall site for a 2028 store.

The TLDR

  1. Sabres lose 3-2 in overtime to Chicago
  2. BPS official warns of a $90M to $100M deficit
  3. Catholic Health masks start Mon., Nov. 16
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