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The Buffalo Sabres are at the top of the Atlantic Division in mid-March. They are the owners of a 14-year playoff drought and are finally on the warpath to breaking it.

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Before trade, Sabres’ Sam Carrick paid dues to stick in NHL: ‘Never … gave up the belief’

BUFFALO – Long before center Sam Carrick played in the Stanley Cup final or made a fast impact with the Sabres, he would return to the minors following one of his brief and infrequent trips to the big leagues and wonder if he had played his last NHL game.

Rasmus Dahlin News / Stadium Rant / March 11

The Journey Of Buffalo Sabres Rasmus Dahlin

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin has had an event-filled season. The Sabres lost to the Montreal Canadiens in the last game before the Olympic break.

Jack Quinn News / Breakaway on SI / March 11

Jack Quinn Nets Hat Trick as Sabres Continue to Roll

Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Quinn hadn’t scored a goal in over a month. Since the NHL returned from the Winter Olympic Games, he’d managed just two points.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 11

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 6-3 Win Over the Sharks

The Buffalo Sabres were riding high coming into Tuesday’s tilt with the San Jose Sharks. How could they not be after a Game of the Year candidate against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday?

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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 / Field Level Media / March 11

NHL roundup: Jack Quinn's hat trick propels Sabres to 8th straight win

Jack Quinn recorded a hat trick and an assist, Jason Zucker added a goal and an assist and Ramus Dahlin had three assists as the Buffalo Sabres defeated the visiting San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, 6-3, for their NHL-best eighth straight win.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 10

Sabres steamroll Sharks en route to 8th straight victory

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / March 10

Buffalo Sabres: The New Juggernaut Of The NHL

For the first time in a long time, the Buffalo Sabres were buyers at the trade deadline, bringing in Logan Stanley, Sam Carrick, Luke Schenn, and Tanner Pearson.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / March 10

Sabres on Pace for One of the Best Seasons in Franchise History

The Buffalo Sabres are coming off a crazy 8-7 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning, which has propelled them to sole possession of first place in the Atlantic Division.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 9

Sabres 'fired up' about winning ways, take on Sharks next

There's still more than a fifth of the season remaining, and nobody wants to jinx it, but Lindy Ruff and the Buffalo Sabres can taste it. For the first time since 2011, an NHL-record 14-year drought, Buffalo is expected to reach the postseason.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 9

Sabres’ win over Lightning a statement to fear them come playoff time

One of the wildest games we have seen in a long time could serve as a launching pad for one team to go from playoff hopeful to legitimate threat. The Buffalo Sabres came away with a spirited 8-7 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning to take over first place in the Atlantic Division.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 9

Sabres Ready to Snap Historic Postseason Nightmare

The nightmare is almost over. After 14 agonizing seasons watching from home, the Buffalo Sabres stand on the verge of ending the longest playoff drought in NHL history.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / March 9

Sabres’ Culture Has Finally Changed

There is no atmosphere quite like KeyBank Arena when the Buffalo Sabres are playing meaningful hockey. After a furious comeback, the building was practically shaking as the Sabres defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday 8-7.

Craig Button News / Athlon Sports / March 9

Buffalo Sabres: NHL Analyst Craig Button Believes That They Have Been the Best Team in the NHL Since December

At the beginning of the 2025-2026 NHL season, the Buffalo Sabres appeared as if they were going to be heading for another miserable season. Buffalo has not made the playoffs since the 2010-2011 NHL season.

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Rasmus Dahlin News / Larry Brown Sports / March 9

Rasmus Dahlin had an amazing message after beating the Lightning

Rasmus Dahlin is relishing the success the Buffalo Sabres are having in the 2025-26 NHL season. The job is far from done for the Sabres, but for a franchise that is closing in on a sure spot in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2011, what Buffalo has accomplished thus far is giving Dahlin all the feels.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 10

Sabres, Lightning combine for most goals and penalties in a game since 1994

Do we possibly have a new rivalry in the works? No one would have expected an early March game between the the Buffalo Sabres and Tampa Bay Lightning to be must-watch hockey, but as the two teams are in a dogfight for the top spot in the Atlantic Division, it may now be a marquee event.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 8

Sabres take over first place with win vs. Lightning

Sabres take over first place with Game-of-the-Year win vs. Lightning

The Buffalo Sabres are back, and they proved it again on Sunday in an 8-7 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning that put them into sole possession of first-place in the NHL's Atlantic Division.

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Avalanche edge Wild in shootout for fifth straight win

Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog (lower body) week-to-week

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 6

NHL's goalie interference problem is becoming an embarrassment

NHL's goalie interference problem is becoming league-wide embarrassment

Replay review in sports is supposed to fix things. It is not supposed to make things more difficult or even embarrass the league. But the NHL's attempt to legislate goaltender interference is proving to be a major problem for the league, and everybody is getting tired of it.

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin hit with big suspension for slashing Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Blues GM Doug Armstrong disappointed about Colton Parayko trade leak

St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong voiced his displeasure Friday with leaked reports of a proposed trade between his team and the Buffalo Sabres that centered around defenseman Colton Parayko.

NHL teams seem to be using the public to pressure players into waiving no-trade clauses

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Devon Levi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Sabres Shopping Devon Levi

With the Sabres carrying three goalies all season long, there hasn’t been a place for youngster Devon Levi. Once viewed as their netminder of the future, now, it appears that he’s a trade chip. David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports (Twitter link) that the Sabres are now shopping the 24-year-old.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / March 6

Sabres Make a Significant Move to Bolster Their Blue Line

The Buffalo Sabres made a significant move to improve their blue line ahead of Friday’s final day in the 2026 NHL trade deadline. The Sabres were active in trade discussions, many of which fell apart (Robert Thomas and Colton Parayko).

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 6

Selfish play from Evgeni Malkin could have big impact on Penguins

Malkin's reckless play impacted Thursday's game and could put his team in a tough spot over the next few games.

Penguins share big Sidney Crosby update amid injury recovery

Sabres’ Colton Parayko trade falls through

NHL teams seem to be using the public to pressure players into waiving no-trade clauses

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Buffalo Sabres News / LWOSports.com / March 5

Buffalo Sabres' Success Biggest Storyline of NHL Season

Without question, the biggest storyline heading into the NHL season’s stretch drive are the Buffalo Sabres bid to prove the critics wrong by ending their ugly 14 year-playoff drought.

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.

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.