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Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines — Owen Power Breakout, Penalty Kill Struggles & More

Here are the Buffalo Sabres news, rumors and latest updates for the week of Oct. 19 – Oct. 25, 2026. Owen Power is off to an excellent start for the Sabres.

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Owen Power is helping Sabres weather Rasmus Dahlin’s absence

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power has certainly been living up to his name this season. And it’s been a most welcome situation for a team that’s lost its best blueliner to injury.

Tage Thompson News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / October 18

Tage Thompson taking his place among Sabres’ all-time greats

Early in his tenure in Buffalo, the idea of Tage Thompson someday taking his place among some of the Sabres’ all-time greats seemed ludicrous. In 104 games over his first three years, he scored just 15 goals.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Sabre Noise / October 18

Realistic trade path for the Buffalo Sabres to land Connor Hellebuyck

After a few weeks of it being quiet around Connor Hellebuyck, news has picked up over the past few days, and this is usually an indication that there is some movement closer to a resolution.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 4-3 Loss to the Canadiens

To say that it has been an uneven start for the Buffalo Sabres would be putting it lightly. The last time out, they came back and took two points from the Toronto Maple Leafs with a 5-4 overtime win.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen News / Sabre Noise / October 17

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Sabres look to make key tweaks against Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres are back in Montreal for their second game against the Canadiens this week. In the first game, the Canadiens would jump out to a 3-1 lead.

Jack Quinn News / The Hockey Writers / October 17

Jack Quinn Has Officially Arrived for the Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres are off to a 4‑3‑1 start (nine points) after taking two of their last three games, all against Atlantic Division opponents. That stretch included a 5‑4 overtime comeback win over their cross‑border rival, the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Jason Zucker News / Sabre Noise / October 16

Building the Buffalo Sabres' ideal forward lines as Jason Zucker nears his return

The Buffalo Sabres could be getting some help for their forwards fairly soon, as Jason Zucker continues to get closer to making his season debut. Zucker missed all of training camp and the beginning of the 2026-27 season due to offseason surgery.

Lindy Ruff News / Sabre Noise / October 16

Lindy Ruff props up Sabres star still seeking first goal of 2026-27

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff is confident Zach Benson will start finding the net as long as the hardworking winger keeps putting himself in the most dangerous areas of the ice.

Brodie Ziemer News / Sabre Noise / October 16

Buffalo Sabres prospect selected for U.S. roster at 2026 Spengler Cup

Buffalo Sabres forward prospect Brodie Ziemer, who's currently playing his junior season at the University of Minnesota, will represent the U.S. Collegiate Selects at the 2026 Spengler Cup, which is scheduled to take place from Dec.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

3 Takeaways from the Sabres’ 5-4 Over the Maple Leafs

Though it was nice to get a point on the road against the Montreal Canadiens, the Buffalo Sabres have been struggling to find a groove. On Thursday night, they got a formidable test in the form of their long-time rivals the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 16

Buffalo native sparks Sabres' thrilling comeback win over Maple Leafs

Dennis Gilbert probably dreamed about scoring against the Toronto Maple Leafs during his early days at St. Joe's and as a member of the Buffalo Jr. Sabres, and on Thursday night he finally made it reality with a third-period goal to jump-start the Sabres' 5-4 comeback victory.

Jack Quinn News / Sabre Noise / October 16

5 key takeaways as Jack Quinn shines in dramatic Sabres overtime victory over Toronto

The Buffalo Sabres continued their road trip on Thursday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. After a shootout loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday, the Sabres were looking for two points and with an incredible third-period comeback, were able to secure those points in overtime with a 5-4 win.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / October 15

Owen Power completes Sabres' comeback with OT winner vs. Leafs

Owen Power scored in overtime as the visiting Buffalo Sabres came from behind to top the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 on Thursday night. Power nabbed his second overtime winner of the season, receiving a pass from Jack Quinn and launching it past goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky blocker side.

Owen Power News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

Sabres’ Owen Power Is Turning Into a Number One Defenseman

The Buffalo Sabres have opened the season 3‑3‑1. It’s still early, but their recent four‑game stretch against Atlantic Division opponents has been encouraging; grabbing three out of four possible points is exactly the kind of response you want this time of the season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / October 15

Buffalo Sabres power play may soon receive a much-needed boost

One day after Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff delivered some concerning injury updates, he provided a little reason for optimism on that front in regards to Jason Zucker.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 14

This Sabres star is living up to Lindy Ruff’s vision after summer trade

The Buffalo Sabres are hoping to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again. They finally broke a 14-season playoff drought in 2026. Now, they want to build sustained success on the ice.

Rasmus Dahlin News / Stadium Rant / October 14

Buffalo Sabres Win Costly Battle: Captain Rasmus Dahlin Injured In Victory Over Panthers

The Buffalo Sabres defeated the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 5-3 on Monday, October 12, but the win came with a concerning development: captain Rasmus Dahlin left the game with an upper-body injury and did not return.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 13

Sabres Recall Dennis Gilbert, Place Matt Grzelcyk On IR

Earlier this morning, the Buffalo Sabres announced they recalled defenseman Dennis Gilbert from the AHL’s Rochester Americans. In a corresponding roster move, the Sabres placed defenseman Matt Grzelcyk on injured reserve with an undisclosed ailment, retroactive to October 1st.

Rasmus Dahlin News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Sabres Announce Rasmus Dahlin News Before Canadiens Game

The Buffalo Sabres will be without captain Rasmus Dahlin for at least Tuesday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens after head coach Lindy Ruff announced the defenseman will remain behind in Buffalo.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 12

Fresh off strong performance, Sabres eye more against Canadiens

After playing their best game of the young season, the Buffalo Sabres aim to keep the momentum going when they kick off a three-game road trip with a visit to the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 12

Sabres Trade Ryan Johnson To Penguins For Caleb Jones, Daniel Laaatsch

The Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins have come together on a trade involving three defensemen. Buffalo has sent Ryan Johnson to Pittsburgh in exchange for Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 12

Penguins acquire defenseman Ryan Johnson from Sabres

Penguins acquire defenseman Ryan Johnson, send Caleb Jones, Daniel Laatsch to Sabres

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that have acquired defenseman Ryan Johnson from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Caleb Jones and Daniel Laatsch.

Rickard Rakell lifts Penguins over Stars with shootout winner

Sabres own third period to slip past Panthers 5-3

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 12

Sabres own third period to slip past Panthers 5-3

Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist for the Buffalo Sabres, who made a late push for a 5-3 victory against the visiting Florida Panthers on Monday afternoon.

Rasmus Dahlin News / Daily Faceoff / October 12

Sabres’ Dahlin exits game against Panthers with upper-body injury

The Buffalo Sabres were dealt a major blow in the middle of an important early season divisional game in the form of an injury to their captain. Defenseman Rasmus Dahlin exited the Sabres’ Monday matinee contest against the Florida Panthers with an upper-body injury, the team announced.

Owen Power News / Yardbarker / October 7