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On YouTubeBuffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 1
Sabres on precipice of clinching playoff spot, ending NHL-record drought 
Fifteen years and 1,151 games later, the day has finally arrived. The Buffalo Sabres’ magic number is just two, meaning if they defeat the Senators on Thursday in Ottawa, they will clinch their first berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs since April 8, 2011.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 1
Sabres sign prospect Max Strbak to entry-level contract
The Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday signed defense prospect Max Strbak, a second-round pick in 2023, to a three-year, entry-level contract. Strbak, 20, will be joining the Rochester Americans for the remainder of the season on an amateur tryout, meaning his deal will kick in next season.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 1
Sabres Sign Maxim Strbak To Entry-Level Deal
The Buffalo Sabres have moved forward with one of their top prospects. Defenseman Maxim Strbak has signed a three-year, entry-level contract following the end of his junior year at Michigan State University.
The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz
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Maxim Strbak News / Daily Faceoff / April 1
Sabres sign Maxim Strbak to three-year, entry-level contract
The Buffalo Sabres announced on Wednesday that they have signed defenseman Maxim Strbak to a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal, which will kick in for the 2026-27 campaign and will run through 2028-29, locks in the Sabres’ second-round pick from the 2023 NHL draft to begin his North American professional career next season.
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
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / April 1
Sabres Winger is an X-Factor for Upcoming Playoff Run
For the first time in ages, it is pretty good to be a Buffalo Sabres fan. The team is riding high after a victory over the New York Islanders, reaching the 100-point mark in the standings for the first time since 2009-10.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 1
3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 4-3 Win Over the Islanders
The Buffalo Sabres remain the feel-good story of the NHL season. Entering the night, they were tied with the Tampa Bay Lightning for the Atlantic Division lead, jockeying back and forth with the established contenders as they carve out their own spot in the hierarchy.
Bowen Byram News / The Hockey Writers / April 1
Sabres’ Defender Bowen Byram Needs To Be Better
The Buffalo Sabres are in the home stretch of finally realizing an end to the years of pain they have endured. While they may sit in the upper echelon of teams in the Eastern Conference right now, that does not make them immune to criticism, especially for players that have shown they can be much better.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 1
Sabres hit 100 points for first time in 16 years by beating Islanders
The Buffalo Sabres are having their best season in nearly a generation. The Sabres are on track to make the playoffs, which could break the longest playoff drought in NHL history.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / March 31
Sabres record 100 points in a season for first time since 2009-10
The Buffalo Sabres became the first team in the Eastern Conference and the third in the NHL to reach the 100-point mark in the 2025-26 season with a 4-3 win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
NHL News / Field Level Media / March 31
Sabres edge Islanders for franchise's 2,000th victory
Peyton Krebs broke a tie late in the third period and the host Buffalo Sabres defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 on Tuesday night. Jack Quinn and Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist each and defenseman Bowen Byrum also scored for the Sabres (46-21-8, 100 points), who earned the 2,000th win in franchise history.
NHL News / Field Level Media / March 31
Sabres, Islanders pursue valuable points as postseason approaches
The Buffalo Sabres hope to ride the momentum of a late rally into their game Tuesday against the visiting New York Islanders. Buffalo (45-21-8, 98 points) appears to be a lock to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since the 2010-11 season.
Peyton Krebs News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / March 30
Years after trade, Sabres’ Peyton Krebs becomes first-liner and driver; Buffalo expected to change lineup
BUFFALO – Few envisioned the long and often arduous path Peyton Krebs would take to becoming what coach Lindy Ruff called one of the Sabres’ “drivers.” Krebs, 25, needed more than three years to get here.
Zach Metsa News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30
Buffalo Sabres Recall Zach Metsa
As expected, the Buffalo Sabres have recalled defenseman Zach Metsa from the AHL’s Rochester Americans, according to a team announcement. Metsa was reassigned just a few days ago due to the activation of fellow defenseman Conor Timmins.
Jordan Greenway News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30
Sabres Expected To Activate Jordan Greenway
Sabres winger Jordan Greenway was a full participant in Monday’s practice and is a candidate to come off injured reserve before Tuesday’s game against the Islanders, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / March 30
Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Magic Number Down to 7 & Much More
Here is the latest news and updates around the Buffalo Sabres and their schedule for the week of March 30 – April 5, 2026. As each day passes, the Sabres inch closer and closer to clinching a playoff berth for the first time in 15 seasons.
Rasmus Dahlin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 28
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin sounds off on ‘unacceptable’ Red Wings loss
The Buffalo Sabres are near the top of the NHL at this time and are likely to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, recent results have not gone their way.
Conor Timmins News / Daily Faceoff / March 25
Sabres’ Conor Timmins set to return after missing four months with broken leg
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Conor Timmins is ready and available to return to the lineup after missing more than four months while recovering from a broken leg.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Lead / March 23
The Buffalo Sabres Made the Right Moves at the Deadline
The NHL Playoffs are less than a month away, and the Buffalo Sabres lead their division for the first time this late into the season since April 11th, 2010.
Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / March 20
Sabres Match Elite Company With Historic 40-Game Performance
The Buffalo Sabres have authored one of the greatest extended stretches in NHL history over the past few weeks. They have posted a 32-6-2 record across their last 40 games, matching the fourth-most wins over any 40-game span since the league began tracking the statistic in modern form.
Ivan Chukarov News / Inside The Rink / March 20
ECHL: Savannah Acquires Defenseman Ivan Chukarov from Bloomington
The Savannah Ghost Pirates added experience to their blue line Thursday, acquiring defenseman Ivan Chukarov from the Bloomington Bison in exchange for future considerations.
Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / March 16
Scrappy Center Perfect Addition for Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres occupy the top spot in the Atlantic Division with 15 games left in their regular season schedule. Barring a historic collapse, the Sabres are poised to end their dreaded postseason drought.
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.
Kevyn Adams News / Yardbarker / March 8
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 6
NHL's goalie interference problem is becoming leaguewide 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.
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.
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