they scored 9 goals in one period against the Toronto maple leafs in 1981. This actually stands as the most goals scored in a single period by any teAM AS well.
10 goals against the Edmonton oilers 2008-2009 season after the trade deadline Untrue: March 19 1981 Buffalo 14 Toronto 4
The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Washington Capitals 14-2 on December 31, 1975. This game is notable for being one of the highest-scoring games in NHL history. The Sabres' 14 goals set a franchise record that still stands today.
Nathan Gerbe, Buffalo Sabres 2010-2011 season, 2 goals in 5 seconds
Phil Housley was the last Buffalo Sabres defenseman to score a hat trick (three goals in one game). That occurred on January 22, 1988. Since then many have scored 2 goals in one game, but nobody has reached 3.
In 1992-93, both Pat Lafontaine (54) and Alexander Mogilny (76) scored more then 45 goals for the Sabres.
The Buffalo Sabres did it in 2 minutes and 11 seconds against the Tampa Bay Lightning on January 8, 2010.
The player who holds the record for scoring the most NHL goals in a single period is Joe Malone, who scored 7 goals in one period on January 31, 1920.
The NHL player who holds the record for the most goals scored in a single period is Mario Lemieux, who scored 4 goals in one period on December 31, 1988.
As of January 7, 2009, Jeff Carter (Philadelphia Flyers), Thomas Vanek (Buffalo Sabres), and Alexander Ovechkin (Washington Capitals) are tied for the league lead with 27 goals each.
The player who holds the record for scoring the most goals in a single period in NHL history is Joe Malone, who scored 7 goals in one period on January 31, 1920.
The record for the most goals scored in a single period in NHL history is 10 goals, achieved by the Montreal Canadiens and the Quebec Bulldogs on March 3, 1920.
The record for the most goals scored by a team in a single period in NHL history is 8 goals, achieved by the Edmonton Oilers in the second period of a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on December 11, 1985.