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Originally Published 2 years ago — by NHL.com
The Buffalo Sabres have loaned goaltender Devon Levi to the Rochester Americans, as the team prepares for back-to-back road games against the Belleville Senators. Levi, the only goaltender drafted in 2020 or later to play in the NHL this season, has a 3-4-1 record with an .876 save percentage in nine appearances.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Sabre Noise
The Buffalo Sabres goaltenders had a tough season in 2022-23, but Devon Levi's arrival in the final month saved the situation. Levi finished the year with a 0.905 save percentage and a 2.94 GAA, earning an A grade. With Craig Anderson retiring, the Sabres need to find a backup for Levi.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Buffalo News
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the New York Rangers 3-2 in a shootout on Monday night, with Casey Mittelstadt scoring the winning goal. The Sabres will face the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night, with coach Don Granato yet to decide on a starting goalie. The Sabres need a win to stay alive in the wild-card race, while the Devils can take over first place in the Metropolitan Division with a win. Defenseman Luke Hughes will make his NHL debut for the Devils.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Buffalo News
The Buffalo Sabres kept their playoff hopes alive with a 3-2 shootout win over the New York Rangers. Casey Mittelstadt scored the tying goal and the game-winner in the fifth shootout round. The Sabres got the help they needed from other teams as the New York Islanders and Florida Panthers both lost. The Sabres are four points out of the final playoff spot with two games in hand. Rookie goalie Devon Levi made 26 saves in regulation and stopped four of five shootout attempts.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Buffalo News
The Buffalo Sabres kept their playoff hopes alive with a 3-2 shootout win over the New York Rangers. Casey Mittelstadt scored the tying goal and the game-winner in the fifth shootout round. The Sabres got the help they needed from other teams as the New York Islanders and Florida Panthers both lost. The Sabres are four points out of the final playoff spot with two games in hand. The win was the Sabres' first 40-win season since 2010-11.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Buffalo News
Despite giving up six goals, rookie goalie Devon Levi led the Buffalo Sabres to a 7-6 shootout win against the Detroit Red Wings. Levi made 26 saves and stopped two veteran NHL players in the shootout. The Sabres remain six points out of the final wild card spot in the playoff race with five games left. Tage Thompson returned to the lineup and assisted on a goal, but is still dealing with an upper-body injury. Dylan Cozens scored his 30th goal of the season, making the Sabres the first team since 2006-07 to have four 30-goal scorers.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Buffalo News
The Buffalo Sabres face a must-win game against the Florida Panthers, with all eyes on Sam Reinhart, who was traded to the Panthers in exchange for Devon Levi and a 2022 first-round draft pick. Reinhart has been a key player for the Panthers, leading the team in power-play goals and recording eight points in his last four games. The Sabres are hoping to extend their point streak to six games, while the Panthers have an opportunity to move back into a wild-card playoff spot.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WGRZ.com
Buffalo Sabres' decision not to trade for a goalie at the NHL trade deadline is justified by the impressive NHL debut of their own goalie prospect, Devon Levi. Sabres GM Kevyn Adams has always emphasized developing their own players and not blocking their way to the NHL. Levi's refreshing perspective and confidence were on display in his first game, where he helped the Sabres secure a 3-2 overtime victory over the New York Rangers. While Levi is considered a can't miss prospect, it's important not to get carried away by one game. The Sabres also have other promising goalie prospects, including Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Buffalo News
Devon Levi's mother, Eta, expressed her gratitude to the Buffalo Sabres organization and fans for the warm welcome they received during her son's debut game. The Levi family, including 60 friends and family members, watched the game from a suite at KeyBank Center. Levi gave the puck from his first NHL win to his father after the game. The Sabres won their game against the Philadelphia Flyers and are still in the wild-card hunt.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Buffalo News
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 39 saves in his first start in eight days to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. The Sabres' backup goaltender, Devon Levi, who had a stellar NHL debut the night before, served as the backup for the game. The Sabres are still on the fringe of the playoff race, and coach Don Granato said that Levi's performance played into the decision to dress him again and get another perspective. The Sabres are four points behind the Florida Panthers for the second East wild-card spot with seven games left.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NHL.com
The Buffalo Sabres will face the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center tonight, looking to extend their point streak to five games. The Sabres are 3-0-1 in their last four contests, with Devon Levi making 31 saves in his NHL debut in their last game. The Sabres trail the Penguins by five points for the second Wild Card spot with one game in hand. Tage Thompson has not been ruled out to play against the Flyers, while the Sabres' young forward line of Peterka, Cozens, and Quinn continues to impress. The Flyers are looking to bounce back from their last visit to Philadelphia, a 5-2 loss on March 17.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Buffalo News
Rookie goalie Devon Levi made a stellar NHL debut for the Buffalo Sabres, making 31 saves and earning a 3-2 overtime win against the New York Rangers. Jeff Skinner scored the game-winning goal, while JJ Peterka and Jordan Greenway also scored for the Sabres. Levi's impressive performance included a highlight-reel save on a one-timer by Kaapo Kakko. The win keeps the Sabres in the hunt for a wild-card playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Buffalo News
The Buffalo Sabres' playoff hopes took a hit with a 5-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. Despite outshooting the Flyers 21-4 in the final period, the Sabres couldn't recover from a second period in which they allowed three goals. The loss comes after the Sabres signed goalie prospect Devon Levi to an entry-level contract. The Sabres have been outscored 46-28 in their last 10 games and have only 14 games left in the regular season to make a playoff push.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic
The Buffalo Sabres have signed goalie prospect Devon Levi to a three-year, entry-level contract. Levi, who set a record with a .964 save percentage at the IIHF World Junior Championship in 2021, quickly became one of the top goalies in college hockey after missing his first collegiate season with an injury. The plan is for Levi to report to Buffalo, where he will join two other goalies under contract for next season. General manager Kevyn Adams has called Levi "a really, really important piece for us."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NHL.com
The Buffalo Sabres have signed goaltender Devon Levi to a three-year, entry-level contract after his successful junior season at Northeastern University, where he led the NCAA with a .952 save percentage. Levi was also named Hockey East Player of the Year and won the Mike Richter Award as the best collegiate goaltender. The 21-year-old was a seventh-round pick by the Florida Panthers in 2020 and was acquired by the Sabres in a trade last year. Levi has patiently developed his game and is now ready to take the next step in his career with the Sabres.