After 14 straight seasons of missing the playoffs, the Buffalo Sabres need their breakout candidates to reach their potential ...

JJ Peterka scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period to help the visiting Buffalo Sabres earn a 4-2 win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.

Peterka has played mostly on the top line with Tage Thompson but has had some lengthy stretches without a goal (12, 8, and 7 games) in his third pro season.

Peterka is listed at an optimistic six feet (those numbers are often inflated for undersized players). Additionally, Peterka has yet to figure out the defensive side of the game on an elite level.

Peterka scored the last goal in the Sabres' 5-0 win against EHC Red Bull Munchen in the 2024 NHL Global Series Challenge Germany presented by Fastenal in front of a sellout crowd of 10,796 at the ...

Peterka is a top-line, top-power play guy who is in line for a massive raise. But for his part, he didn't seem to be too happy during his career-high 68-point season that included 27 goals.

Peterka got to lead the Sabres onto the ice before warm-ups and was given a solo lap. Early in the third period, more memories were made when Peterka scored to give the Sabres a 5-0 lead.

Peterka and Luukkonen each said the Sabres no longer can use the excuse that they’re a young team. They feel it’s time to take the next step, and so the focus will be on getting off to a good ...

JJ Peterka still has a black eye. The mark on the left side of his face was left by Brenden Dillon, the New Jersey Devils defenseman whose late hit concussed the Buffalo Sabres winger during the ...

In 77 games, Peterka scored 27 goals and 68 points, tied for second on his team. His shot is lethal, but unlike other snipers, Peterka can create the space for himself to get his shot off.

Peterka even skated with the current team in their training camp over the summer. He sat in on meetings too. "I think I'm just excited to play here again," Peterka said.

Fantasy hockey has a strong Week 16 schedule. The lightest nights have at least four games, 19 different teams make a light-night appearance, and there are 13 four-game streamers. Consider ...