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Will Sabres' road excellence override Bruins' home brilliance again in Game 4?

The Buffalo Sabres take aim at their second straight road win in Boston and full command of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series when they meet the Bruins in Game 4 on Sunday afternoon.

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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.

Ryan McLeod News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 24

Sabres warned prior to Game 3 to stop rough stuff; Ryan McLeod relied upon in faceoff dot

BOSTON – Before Thursday’s 3-1 win over the Bruins, coach Lindy Ruff said officials warned the Buffalo Sabres they “weren’t gonna put up with the after-the-whistle stuff.” “They’re gonna take one guy,” he said of the what the teams were told.

Lindy Ruff News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 24

Lindy Ruff’s evolution on display as he coaches young Sabres in playoffs

BOSTON – In the aftermath of the Buffalo Sabres’ 4-2 home loss in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series, coach Lindy Ruff acknowledged, on the outside, he downplayed his team’s dreary performance a bit.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Two in the Box / April 24

Double Minors: Lyon, Ostlund Push the Sabres Back In Front

The Sabres are back in front of their first round series after a 3-1 road win in Boston. Noah Ostlund provided a spark as the Sabres had to come from behind once again to topple the Bruins.

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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.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / April 24

Sabres thrived on the road away from the noise in Game 3

After the Boston Bruins dominated the Buffalo Sabres for a large portion of Game 2 (save for a couple Sabres’ goals in garbage time), the series looked to be swinging the Bruins’ way as the two teams travelled to Boston.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 24

Sabres’ Alex Lyon NSFW chirp after stuffing Viktor Arvidsson penalty shot

The Buffalo Sabres took a 2-1 series lead over the Boston Bruins after Alex Lyon stopped 24 of 25 shots to preserve a 2-1 win. There was one instance where Lyon stopped Victor Arvidsson on a penalty shot.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / April 24

Sabres’ Power Play Struggles Will Limit Playoff Potential

Coming off a 3-1 victory in Game 3, the Buffalo Sabres have been riding high. The city itself has run the gamut in terms of celebrations and preparations for this series.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / April 24

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

The mood was understandably much different after Game 2 than it was after Game 1 for the Buffalo Sabres. If anything, concern became the name of the game going into Thursday’s Game 3, especially considering the Sabres had failed to score in the first two periods of either game.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / April 24

Experiencing the Sabres’ First Playoff Game in 14 Seasons Was Incredible

The year is 2011, and I am sitting on the couch of my friend’s basement watching as the Buffalo Sabres lost their playoff series to the Philadelphia Flyers.

Alex Tuch News / Field Level Media / April 24

NHL roundup: Alex Tuch's goal gives Sabres 2-1 series lead over Bruins

Alex Tuch scored the tiebreaking goal 4:03 into the third period, propelling the visiting Buffalo Sabres to a 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Thursday night.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 24

Alex Tuch’s glowing Noah Ostlund praise after impactful Game 3 effort

The Buffalo Sabres are in control of their first-round series against the Boston Bruins after Thursday night. Rookie forward Noah Ostlund made an immediate impact, scoring a goal and providing an assist in the win.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 24

Alex Lyon, Noah Ostlund and Alex Tuch help Sabres rally to defeat Bruins, take series lead

BOSTON – Mattias Samuelsson, having broken his stick, was essentially helpless as he tried to get the puck out of his own zone. The Buffalo Sabres defenseman tried kicking it out, but that only made matters worse.

Alex Tuch News / Field Level Media / April 24

Alex Tuch nets game-winner as Sabres take 2-1 series lead vs. Bruins

Alex Tuch scored 4:03 into the third period to propel the visiting Buffalo Sabres to a 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Thursday night.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 23

Buffalo turns to Alex Lyon versus Bruins; Josh Norris misses game

BOSTON – Buffalo Sabres goalie Alex Lyon has experienced this before. Three years ago, he started three games during the Florida Panthers’ stunning first-round upset of the Bruins in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Alex Lyon News / Daily Faceoff / April 23

Is the Sabres’ pivot to Alex Lyon a panic move?

Game 3 of the series between the Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres is set for Thursday night at TD Garden, and we already have one team making a goalie change.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / April 23

Sabres’ Josh Norris to miss Game 3 against Bruins

The Buffalo Sabres won’t be at full strength for their first road game of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. According to Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff, forward Josh Norris will not be available for Thursday’s Game 3 against the Boston Bruins, and is considered day-to-day.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 23

Sabres’ Josh Norris Out Day-To-Day, Noah Ostlund Returning

The Sabres won’t have center Joshua Norris available tonight for Game 3 of their first-round series against the Bruins, head coach Lindy Ruff said (via Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550).

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 21

Josh Allen chugs beer before Sabres game after becoming new dad

Bills QB Josh Allen chugs beer before Sabres-Bruins playoff game after recently becoming new dad

For Buffalo Bills fans who may be worried fatherhood will make quarterback Josh Allen change too much, don't be. He's still the same fun-loving guy.

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Colten Ellis News / Stadium Rant / April 21

Buffalo Sabres’ Colten Ellis Has His First Shutout Of The Season

The Buffalo Sabres’ Colten Ellis came out of hiding with his first shutout of the season. The 25-year-old goaltender was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the 2019 draft.

Kevyn Adams News / NHL Trade Talk / April 21

Canucks Set to Interview Former Sabres GM For Job Opening

The Vancouver Canucks have received permission to interview former Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams for their vacant GM position. According to a story from The Athletic, a league source says the Canucks wanted to reach out and will interview him for the GM opening.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 20

Sabres Stun Bruins in Epic Comeback: First Playoff Win Since 2011

The Buffalo Sabres’ return to the NHL Playoffs for the first time since 2011 was something you had to tune in for live. After years of waiting and trying

Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker / April 19

Sabres' return to playoffs begins with stunning Game 1 comeback win

Buffalo Sabres fans waited 14 years to watch their team in the Stanley Cup playoffs, and for the first 52 minutes of their return game against the Boston Bruins on Sunday night, it was a frustrating experience.

Sabres rally past Bruins in 3rd for 1st playoff win since '11

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Buffalo Sabres News / The Lead / April 16