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Sabres’ Zach Benson activated from IR, expected to return against Lightning

The Buffalo Sabres are getting one their most promising young forwards back into the lineup. Winger Zach Benson has been activated off of injured reserve and is expected to play against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday.

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Sabres goalie Alex Lyon stays hot in win over Panthers, approaching NHL record

After inking a two-year, $3 million contract, Buffalo Sabres goalie Alex Lyon has quietly emerged as one of the NHL’s best bargains and perhaps the top free agent signing of last summer.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / February 28

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 3-2 Win Over the Panthers

The Buffalo Sabres continue to roll, coming out of the Olympic break with a 2-1 win over the New Jersey Devils. The Sabres find themselves in a dog fight to hold onto an Atlantic Division playoff spot, a tough ask given how many good teams the division has.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / February 28

Sabres seek continued success on road, visit Lightning

Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson is excited about what is at stake over the team's final 23 games of the regular season. The Sabres will continue their journey on Saturday when they visit the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 28

NHL Predictions: February 28th: Tampa Bay Lightning versus the Buffalo Sabres

Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey break down key matchups, storylines, and stats, then make predictions based on how games may play out.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 27

Sabres continue hot play, hold off Panthers

Beck Malenstyn scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period in a 3-2 win for the Buffalo Sabres against the host Florida Panthers on Friday.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / February 27

Sabres’ Zach Benson close to returning from injury

Winger Zach Benson has joined the Buffalo Sabres on their road trip and could play Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, coach Lindy Ruff told reporters in Florida.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / February 27

Sabres Best Trade Deadline Assets

Long before defeating the New Jersey Devils to put themselves in a tie for second place in the Atlantic Division, the Buffalo Sabres seemed to be in the position of making a substantial move at the NHL Trade Deadline.

Alex Tuch News / NHL Trade Talk / February 27

'Going For It': Sabres Have Made Their Decision on Alex Tuch

The Buffalo Sabres are sticking with Alex Tuch and will not be moving the forward ahead of the trade deadline on March 6. At least that’s the thought days out.

Tage Thompson News / Field Level Media / February 27

Tage Thompson, Sabres seek season-series clincher vs. Panthers

The Buffalo Sabres want to tighten their hold on a playoff spot. The Florida Panthers are hoping to inch closer to postseason position. Each will look to do that when the Sabres face the Panthers on Friday in Sunrise, Fla.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / February 26

How the Sabres Should Approach the 2026 Trade Deadline

The NHL roster freeze is officially over, allowing teams to start making roster moves again. This includes trades through the trade deadline on Fri, March 6.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / February 25

Tage Thompson, Peyton Krebs lead Sabres past Devils

Tage Thompson and Peyton Krebs each had a goal and an assist for the Buffalo Sabres in a 2-1 win against the host New Jersey Devils on Wednesday. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 27 saves for the Sabres in his return after missing five games with a lower-body injury.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Two in the Box / February 25

Attention Shifts to Kekäläinen as the Sabres Return

Hopefully the Sabres savored the much needed rest offered by the Olympic break, because there will be no room for relaxation over the next five weeks. Buffalo’s run into the Olympic break was no easy lift, playing 14 games in 26 days with virtually every one of them carrying significant stakes in the jam packed Eastern Conference playoff race.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 25

Sabres’ dream, nightmare scenario for 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Buffalo Sabres are one of the great stories of the 2025-26 season. Frozen out of the playoffs since 2011, the Sabres (32-19-6) have been one of the hottest teams in the NHL since mid-December.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 25

Sabres Announce Multiple IR Moves

The Buffalo Sabres have sorted out their injuries ahead of their return to action on Wednesday night. Forwards Joshua Norris and Joshua Dunne, as well as goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, have been activated from injured reserve and will be available for Wednesday’s game against the New Jersey Devils.

Alex Tuch News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 23

Sabres’ Alex Tuch shrugs off trade noise before deadline

The Buffalo Sabres are in a playoff spot with around 10 days to go until the NHL Trade Deadline. The Sabres have a chance to end the longest active playoff drought in the league.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 24

Swedish players speak out against Olympic playing time

Of all the teams that competed at the Olympics, no team has more reason to be dissatisfied with its result than Team Sweden. Widely tabbed as the third most talented team in the tournament behind the United States and Canada, the Swedes did not even play for a medal after falling to Team USA in overtime in the quarterfinal.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / February 23

Luukkonen, Norris available for Sabres’ road trip

The Buffalo Sabres are set to get some reinforcements coming out of the Olympic break, as center Josh Norris and goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will be available for the Sabres during their road trip, according to head coach Lindy Ruff.

NHL News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / February 23

Geno Auriemma shouts out UConn alum Tage Thompson for gold medal

When it comes to basketball, UConn might be at the top for how successful they’ve been throughout the years, especially on the women’s basketball side.

Zach Benson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 22

Sabres’ Zach Benson Not Expected To Return This Week

The NHL’s three-week break wasn’t long enough for a top Buffalo Sabres forward to kick the injury bug. Winger Zach Benson is not expected to play in the team’s return from the Olympic break due to an undisclosed issue separate from his recent upper-body injury, head coach Lindy Ruff told NHL.com’s Heather Engel.

Tage Thompson News / Breakaway on SI / February 22

Team USA Gets Last-Minute Boost Before Gold Medal Game

Team USA's Tage Thompson of the Buffalo Sabres left their semifinal matchup against Team Slovakia early after blocking a shot and it was said by NHL insider Elliotte Friedman that his absence was precautionary.

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / February 16

Sabres Star Looks to Continue Dominance for Sweden Against Latvia

Latvia and Sweden will close out the elimination-stage contests as the men's hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics reduces to just eight nations.