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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 9
3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 5-3 Win Over the Rangers
The Buffalo Sabres, coming off an electric 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, don’t appear to be resting on the fact that they will be a postseason participant for the first time in 15 years.
Radim Mrtka News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 8
Sabres reassign top defense prospect to Rochester Amerks 
The Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday reassigned top defense prospect Radim Mrtka from his junior team, the Seattle Thunderbirds, to the Rochester Americans.
The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / April 8
Sabres’ Game 1 Starter Is Obvious
The story of the 2025-26 Buffalo Sabres will be one talked about in the same tones as the 2005-06 team. The biggest thing is that this group broke the ugly drought that had become the talking point about the franchise for the last few seasons.
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 / April 7
Sabres confident amid fight for Atlantic Division, face Rangers next
After getting back to their game and snapping a mini-skid, the Buffalo Sabres hope to stay on track and keep pace atop the Atlantic Division when they visit the New York Rangers on Wednesday.
Luke Schenn News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 7
After trips to minors and nearly losing career, Sabres’ Luke Schenn evolved to reclaim spot in NHL
BUFFALO – Luke Schenn, the physical, stay-at-home defenseman, figured his NHL career could be over. As the game became evolved and became faster, he never adapted.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / April 7
Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Sabres Clinch Playoff Berth & More
Here is the latest news and updates around the Buffalo Sabres and their schedule for the week of April 5 – April 12, 2026. The Sabres have broken the longest playoff drought in sports and have officially clinched a playoff spot.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 7
3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 4-2 Win Over the Lightning
Though they have finally ended the drought, clinching a long-overdue playoff position, the work is not over for the Buffalo Sabres. They enter the stretch run in a dog fight for the top of the Atlantic Division in what has been an open Eastern Conference.
Buffalo Sabres News / Stadium Rant / April 7
The Buffalo Sabres Clinched A Playoff Spot: 14 Seasons In The Making
The Buffalo Sabres have done it. After 14 consecutive seasons, the team put an end to its playoff drought. It all started in the 2010-11 season when the Buffalo Sabres’ playoff appearances had come to an end.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 7
NHL roundup: Sabres beat Lightning, move into tie atop Atlantic
Jason Zucker broke a tie in the second period and added an assist as the host Buffalo Sabres defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Monday night. Alex Tuch, Josh Norris and Jack Quinn also scored for the Sabres (47-23-8, 102 points), who snapped a two-game losing streak and moved into a tie with the Lightning atop the Atlantic Division.
NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 7
Sabres bounce back against Lightning, earn much-needed win: ‘Our guys had great pushback’
BUFFALO – In a grueling six-month, 82-game NHL season, slumps are inevitable. That the Sabres avoided losing two straight games in regulation for almost four months illustrates how dynamically they performed for more than half of the schedule.
Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / April 6
Jason Zucker leads Sabres to pivotal win over Lightning
Jason Zucker broke a tie in the second period and added an assist as the host Buffalo Sabres defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Monday night. Alex Tuch, Josh Norris and Jack Quinn also scored for the Sabres (47-23-8, 102 points), who snapped a two-game losing streak and moved into a tie with the Lightning atop the Atlantic Division.
Beck Malenstyn News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 6
Sabres’ Beck Malenstyn adding offense; Buffalo makes change on defense
BUFFALO – In their exit meeting last season, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff challenged Beck Malenstyn to convert more of the offensive opportunities his role as a heavy presence on the fourth line offered him.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / April 6
Playoff-bound Sabres can now set sights on bigger accomplishments
The Buffalo Sabres made it official over the weekend, clinching a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since the 2011 season. While simply
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 6
Sabres to make lineup change against Lightning
BUFFALO – Right now, the Sabres have a deep roster – 26 healthy bodies, to be exact – meaning a whopping six players must be scratched each game. Coach Lindy Ruff has tried to keep the extras involved, moving guys in and out.
The 'NHL hat-trick leaders since 2000-01' quiz
How many of the players to lead the NHL in three-goal games since the 2000-01 season can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 5
As Sabres struggle before playoffs, visit from Lightning could help ignite them
BUFFALO – A visit from the heavyweight Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday might be enough to shake the Sabres out of their recent funk. In losing consecutive games in regulation for the first time since early December, the Sabres often looked uninterested, failing to match the desperation and tenacity of opponents fighting to get into the postseason.
Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / April 4
Yes — The Buffalo Sabres are Officially Back in the Playoffs
After a 15-season drought — the longest active in the NHL — Buffalo has clinched a playoff berth in the 2025-26 season. As of Saturday, they sit at 46-22-8 (100 points), currently 2nd in the Atlantic Division (tied in points with Tampa Bay Lightning but with one more game played), and in a strong position in the Eastern Conference.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / April 4
Sabres clinch playoff spot, end longest drought in NHL history
As the late, great Rick Jeanneret once said, “Yo, Stanley Cup Playoffs, here come the Buffalo Sabres.” Jeanneret said those words 15 years ago, the last time the Sabres participated in the postseason.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 3
NHL punishes Senators' Brady Tkachuk for slashing opponent from bench
Some more hot water for the Ottawa Senators captain.
Sam Carrick News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 2
Sabres’ Sam Carrick Out Week-To-Week
Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Carrick will miss several games after squaring off against the captain of the New York Islanders, Anders Lee, the other night.
Buffalo Sabres News / Athlon Sports / April 2
Sabres Face Chance to End 14-Season Drought on Thursday
The Buffalo Sabres enter Thursday night aiming at something much bigger than simply winning a game on a random weekday. With fewer than 10 games remaining on the schedule of all teams across the NHL, playoff positioning remains unsettled for the most part.
Buffalo Sabres News / Stadium Rant / April 2
The Buffalo Sabres Have A Chance At The Playoffs: Can These Four Guys Be The Reason?
The Buffalo Sabres have more grit with making a playoff push, and these four guys are key to accelerating the journey. The Buffalo Sabres made three trades before the deadline concluded.
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.
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