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Lindy Ruff’s intriguing ‘pressure’ message before Bruins Game 6

Lindy Ruff’s intriguing ‘pressure’ message before Bruins Game 6

The Buffalo Sabres fell in Game 5 against the Boston Bruins. Buffalo had the chance to eliminate their Atlantic Division rival from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 29

Nerves and playing too safe hurt Sabres as they tried to eliminate Bruins

BUFFALO – In the Sabres’ first attempt to eliminate the Boston Bruins, coach Lindy Ruff said he sensed some nerves in his players. Remember, 13 Sabres have made their debuts in the Stanley Cup Playoffs during their first-round series.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Spun / April 29
Sabres Fans Go Viral For Incredible National Anthem During Stanley Cup Playoffs

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.

Anze Kopitar News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

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

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Noah Ostlund News / Daily Faceoff / April 29
Sabres’ Noah Ostlund to miss ‘a period of time’ with lower-body injury

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.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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.

Noah Ostlund News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 29
Sabres’ Noah Ostlund Suffers Lower-Body Injury

Sabres’ Noah Ostlund Suffers Lower-Body Injury

Buffalo Sabres forward Noah Östlund was knocked out of the team’s game five loss to the Boston Bruins with a lower-body injury, the team announced last night.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 29
3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 2-1 Game 5 Loss to the Bruins

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 2-1 Game 5 Loss to the Bruins

After a dominant 6-1 win on the road in Game 4, the Buffalo Sabres were riding high. The opportunity to close out the series in front of a raucous home crowd is something that Sabres faithful could have only dreamt of.

David Pastrnak 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.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Bleacher Report / April 28
Noah Ostlund News / Daily Faceoff / April 28
Sabres’ Noah Ostlund leaves Game 5 against Bruins with lower-body injury

Sabres’ Noah Ostlund leaves Game 5 against Bruins with lower-body injury

The Buffalo Sabres announced that forward Noah Ostlund left Tuesday’s Game 5 matchup against the Boston Bruins with a lower-body injury and would not return.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / April 29
Sabres fans step in, sing O Canada after anthem singer’s mic malfunctions

Sabres fans step in, sing O Canada after anthem singer’s mic malfunctions

If you’re ever curious about the lineage of the Buffalo Sabres‘ connections to those north of the border, and the courteous attitude citizens in Western New York have to their neighbors, just wait until you see this.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / April 28
Buffalo atmosphere won’t be too much for Sabres anymore

Buffalo atmosphere won’t be too much for Sabres anymore

The Buffalo Sabres have the Boston Bruins on the ropes after two strong games in Boston, but now they return to Buffalo where things were a bit shakier.

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 The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz
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 The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz
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 The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
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Peyton Krebs News / The Hockey Writers / April 28
Sabres Player Playoff Spotlight: Peyton Krebs

Sabres Player Playoff Spotlight: Peyton Krebs

The Buffalo Sabres currently hold a 3-1 series lead on the Boston Bruins, and it is thanks to some stellar efforts from a number of their players. Key among them has been forward Peyton Krebs, who has blossomed into one of the better all-around players for them this season and postseason.

Alex Lyon News / Daily Faceoff / April 28
‘Confident’ Alex Lyon’s road to Sabres’ playoff starter is all about resilience

‘Confident’ Alex Lyon’s road to Sabres’ playoff starter is all about resilience

Not every analyst or former NHLer seems to be a fan of Alex Lyon, it seems. And right now, neither are the Boston Bruins. The Buffalo Sabres have a chance to end the Bruins’ season on Tuesday, which would mark the team’s first playoff series victory since 2007.

Buffalo Sabres News / Stadium Rant / April 27
Playoff Buffalo Sabres Have A Good Problem

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.

Lindy Ruff News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 27
Lindy Ruff drops injury updates on 3 key Sabres forwards ahead of Game 5

Lindy Ruff drops injury updates on 3 key Sabres forwards ahead of Game 5

The Buffalo Sabres are currently dominating the Boston Bruins in their first-round series, despite losing Josh Norris to an injury after Game 2 and having Jason Zucker and Tyson Kozak leave Sunday afternoon’s Game 4.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / April 27
Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Chance To Advance Tuesday & More

Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Chance To Advance Tuesday & More

Here is the latest news and updates about the Buffalo Sabres and their schedule for the week of April 27 to May 3, 2026. The Buffalo Sabres continued their playoff series against the Boston Bruins and ended up being victorious in both games in Boston in Games 3 and 4.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 26
Sabres smash Bruins to take 3-1 lead back to Buffalo

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

The visiting Buffalo Sabres ripped off a four-goal first period and never looked back en route to a 6-1 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Sunday afternoon.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / April 26
Sabres offense explodes in Game 4 win over Bruins

Sabres offense explodes in Game 4 win over Bruins

The Buffalo Sabres manhandled the Boston Bruins in Game 4, scoring six goals to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. The Sabres had six different goal scorers for all their goals.

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
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NHL News / Field Level Media / April 25
Will Sabres' road excellence override Bruins' home brilliance again in Game 4?

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.

Buffalo Sabres News / Stadium Rant / April 25
Buffalo Sabres In The Playoffs: Who’s In Net?

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.

Alex Tuch News / Field Level Media / April 24
Alex Tuch nets game-winner as Sabres take 2-1 series lead vs. Bruins

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.

Avalanche down Kings as they close in on a series sweep
Hurricanes push Senators to the brink with Game 3 win
Senators HC on Taylor Hall injuring Jake Sanderson: 'Blatant hit to the head'
Flyers mascot causes a scene with a bizarre stunt
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Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 23
Sabres’ Josh Norris Out Day-To-Day, Noah Ostlund Returning

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).

Colten Ellis News / Stadium Rant / April 21
Buffalo Sabres’ Colten Ellis Has His First Shutout Of The Season

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.

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The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz

The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker / April 19
Sabres' return to playoffs begins with stunning Game 1 comeback win

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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