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3 Keys for the Sabres to Defeat the Canadiens in the 2nd Round

Since the Buffalo Sabres wrapped up their series with a 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins, they have been in a holding pattern. This entire season has felt improbably in one way or another, yet the Sabres had time to rest a bit before knowing who their next opponent would be.

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In Canadiens, ‘resilient’ Sabres face stiff challenge in second round of playoffs

BUFFALO – Having just played his first six postseason games, Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin developed a feel for the demands and rigors of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Two in the Box / May 4

Double Minors: Montreal Looms After Buffalo Dispatches Boston

The first job is done. The Sabres continued their impressive play on the road, winning a third game at TD Garden and dispatching the Boston Bruins with a 4-1 win in game six of their first round series. It was the first series win for the Sabres since they beat the Rangers in 2007.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

Sam Carrick News / Field Level Media / May 4

Sabres F Sam Carrick (arm) could practice on Tuesday

Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Carrick is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a left arm injury and could return to practice on Tuesday. Carrick, 34, initially was expected to miss the Eastern Conference second-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 4

Rasmus Dahlin, Gabriel Landeskog, Jonathan Toews Named Masterton Trophy Finalists

The NHL has announced its three finalists for the Bill Masterton Trophy: Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog, and Winnipeg Jets forward Jonathan Toews.

Lindy Ruff News / The Hockey Writers / May 4

Sabres’ Lindy Ruff Deserves to Win the Jack Adams Award

When the Buffalo Sabres hired Lindy Ruff as their head coach before the 2024–25 season, there was one goal in mind: simply make the playoffs. In his first season back behind the bench, the team fell short and missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the 14th straight year.

NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 3

Sabres to face Canadiens in second round of playoffs

The Buffalo Sabres finally have an opponent for their second-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Montreal Canadiens advanced tonight to face the Sabres by beating the Lightning 2-1 in Tampa Bay in Game 7.

Zach Benson News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 3

Sabres’ Zach Benson becoming one of NHL’s foremost agitators: ‘That insect that won’t go away’

BUFFALO – Sabres coach Lindy Ruff likens diminutive winger Zach Benson’s ability to get under opponents’ skin to an annoying bug that keeps flying around you.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / May 3

Sabres’ Ostlund, Carrick to miss second round playoff series

The Buffalo Sabres will continue to be without two of their depth forwards, as the team announced on Sunday afternoon that both Noah Ostlund and Sam Carrick are expected to miss the entirety of their second round series.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 3

Sabres to be without 2 key forwards for second-round series

The Buffalo Sabres hadn’t advanced out of the first round of the playoffs since 2007 before taking down the Boston Bruins in Game 6, but Lindy Ruff and company have their sights set on much more than just one series.

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The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

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Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 3

Sabres’ Noah Ostlund, Sam Carrick Expected To Miss Second Round

The Buffalo Sabres expect to be without centers Noah Ostlund and Sam Carrick for their upcoming second-round series, head coach Lindy Ruff announced today.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 2

NHL announces schedule for Sabres’ second-round playoff series

No opponent, no problem. The NHL tonight released the schedule for the Buffalo Sabres’ second-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs against either the Montreal Canadiens or Tampa Bay Lightning.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / May 2

‘He’s the little dog that everyone’s scared of’: Sabres teammates praise Zach Benson’s tenacious play

One of the more underappreciated players on the Buffalo Sabres roster is getting props from his teammates. In Game 6 of the Atlantic Division Semifinals, Sabres forward Zach Benson played a big role in the team’s 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins, clinching the team’s first series win in 19 years.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 4-1 Game 6 Win Over the Bruins

The Buffalo Sabres had their chances to end the series in Game 5 but fell short in the end. Coming into Friday’s Game 6 in Boston, it was clear what needed to be done in order to send the team forward into the second round.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / May 2

NHL roundup: Sabres win playoff series for first time in 19 years

The visiting Buffalo Sabres scored two first-period goals and never trailed en route to a 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Friday, clinching their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series in Game 6.

Alex Lyon News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 2

Alex Lyon’s dominance makes never-before-seen Sabres playoff history

The Buffalo Sabres are on to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Buffalo has won its first playoff series since 2007. They dominated the Boston Bruins on the road in this series.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 1

Sabres build early lead, eliminate Bruins in Game 6

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1

Sabres continue historic season with first series win in 19 years

Sabres continue historic season with first playoff series win in 19 years

Ending a long drought just to get into the playoffs, the Buffalo Sabres take their historic season one step further on Friday night.

Sabres might be Buffalo's best chance to snap championship drought

Andrei Vasilevskiy sends Lightning to Game 7 with dominant performance

Mitch Marner tallies three points as Knights KO Mammoth in Game 6

Connor McDavid has brutal yet accurate take on Oilers after elimination

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin confirms two big things amid uncertain future

Analyst: Craig Berube 'should be back' as Maple Leafs head coach

Alex Lyon News / Stadium Rant / May 1

Buffalo Sabres Alex Lyon Roars In The Playoffs

Buffalo Sabres goalie Alex Lyon wasn’t always the prominent goalie in the playoffs. Goalie Alex Lyon’s journey of resilience and perseverance had a starting point and only continued over time.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30

Sabres’ defenseman Michael Kesselring’s attitude amid playoff healthy scratches, Logan Stanley illness

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff could have some lineup decisions to make on the eve of Game 6 against the Boston Bruins. Logan Stanley, one of the team’s prized trade deadline additions, is battling an illness that could take him out of the game, opening the door for New Hampshire native Michael Kesselring to enter the Sabres’ lineup.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Spun / April 29

Sabres Fans Go Viral For Incredible National Anthem During Stanley Cup Playoffs

When the microphone failed during the national anthem in Game 5 between the Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres, the fans offered to help. Just before puck drop, singer-songwriter Cami Clune was singing the national anthem at the KeyBank Center.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / April 29

Sabres’ Noah Ostlund to miss ‘a period of time’ with lower-body injury

Some unwanted news for a team trying to win its first playoff series in a long time. When speaking to the media on Wednesday, Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff revealed that forward Noah Ostlund is going to be out for “a period of time” with a lower-body injury.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 28

David Pastrnak saves Bruins from elimination with OT winner

David Pastrnak saves Bruins from elimination with overtime winner in Game 5 against Sabres

Right winger David Pastrnak ruined the party for Buffalo when he scored on a partial breakaway at the 9:14 mark of overtime to lift the Boston Bruins to a 2-1 victory.

Leon Draisaitl, Oilers send series back to Anaheim for Game 6

Stars miss Roope Hintz as they're on the brink of elimination against Wild

Flyers' Dan Vladar discusses giving up brutal goal in loss to Penguins

Anze Kopitar had the most adorable reaction to life after his final NHL game

Nick Robertson draws line in the sand with Maple Leafs

Buffalo Sabres News / Stadium Rant / April 27

Playoff Buffalo Sabres Have A Good Problem

The Buffalo Sabres, new to the playoff scene, have a problem on their hands. The Buffalo Sabres have built their arsenal of players over the course of their 14-season-long playoff drought.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 27

Bruins' Jeremy Swayman has every reason to be mad at teammates

Bruins' Jeremy Swayman has every reason to be furious with teammates

The Boston Bruins were supposed to play one of their biggest games of the season on Sunday afternoon when they hosted the Buffalo Sabres for Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.

Sabres smash Bruins to take 3-1 lead back to Buffalo

Bruins’ Viktor Arvidsson leaves Game 4 with upper-body injury

Brandon Hagel stays hot as Lightning knot series with Habs

Nathan MacKinnon scores twice as Avs race away to sweep Kings

Ducks rally twice, upend Oilers in OT for 3-1 lead

Will first-round sweep be the end of Brady Tkachuk's Senators tenure?

Buffalo Sabres News / Stadium Rant / April 25

Buffalo Sabres In The Playoffs: Who’s In Net?

The Buffalo Sabres have a past with three goalies on their roster. What makes it different this time around is that they’re in the playoffs. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is one of the Sabres goalies and has become one of their rising stars.