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The Buffalo Sabres are in the midst of one of their hottest stretches of games in franchise history. Now sitting in the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with a record of 26-17-5 (57 points), they’ll be looking to make the playoffs for the first time in 14 seasons.

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The Habs Hosting The Sabres In Big Divisional Game

For the 2nd time in the last week, the Montreal Canadiens (28-15-7) will be taking on the Buffalo Sabres (27-17-5), but this time they will be on home ice.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 22

Maturity, not just talent, earned Sabres’ Josh Doan new contract after trade

MONTREAL – Skill is just one part of Buffalo Sabres winger Josh Doan’s repertoire and why he earned a long-term contract extension during his breakout season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / January 22

The surging Sabres should be trade deadline buyers

It feels like it was only yesterday that the Buffalo Sabres were back in their familiar spot at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. It certainly wasn’t long ago.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / January 22

The Sabres make a smart long-term investment with Josh Doan extension

As the Buffalo Sabres enjoy their best stretch of hockey since the days of Ryan Miller, they’ve begun to reward the players that are making this season such a success.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Michael Kesselring News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 22

As he battles injuries, Sabres’ Michael Kesselring ‘starving’ to make impact

MONTREAL – Buffalo Sabres defenseman Michael Kesselring said it three times. “I’m starving,” he said this afternoon following the Sabres’ pregame skate in the Bell Centre.

Josh Doan News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 22

Josh Doan, Sabres contract grades for $48.65 million extension

The Buffalo Sabres are firmly in the playoff race, looking to erase a 14-season postseason drought. An offseason trade made by the now-fired Kevyn Adams has paid off in spades this season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / January 22

Youth Impact Growing for Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres have made a magical mid-season run, launching the organization into the packed Eastern Conference playoff race. The team was sitting in the last place spot in the Eastern Conference not long ago, and now they hold the first Wild Card spot as the halfway point of the regular season passes.

Buffalo Sabres News / Total Apex Sports / January 22

Buffalo Sabres Lock Up Josh Doan With Massive 7-Year Extension

The Buffalo Sabres are making a serious commitment to their future, and the name on the contract carries some serious NHL heritage. The organization announced Tuesday that they have signed Forward Josh Doan to a 7-year contract extension worth $48.65 million.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 21

Youth movement positively impacting Sabres, Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres will look to tighten the gap in the upper half of the Atlantic Division standings when they visit the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.

Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / January 21

Buffalo Extends Top End Forward

The Buffalo Sabres have signed a player currently playing on their top line to a seven-year contract extension. Up-and-comer Josh Doan, you know son of Shane Doan, will be in Buffalo for a while longer.

Konsta Helenius News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 21

Early in first recall, Sabres rookie Konsta Helenius shows he’s special talent

MONTREAL – As coach Lindy Ruff closed his remarks following Tuesday’s 5-3 win, he congratulated the Buffalo Sabres’ slick new line of neophytes for a “hell of a night,” then reached into his pocket and tossed rookie Konsta Helenius the puck for his first NHL point, an assist on Noah Ostlund’s early goal.

Josh Doan News / Field Level Media / January 21

Sabres sign F Josh Doan to 7-year, $48.65M contract

Posting career highs in goals (15), assists (20) and points (35) over 49 games this season -- his first with the Buffalo Sabres -- forward Josh Doan was rewarded with a seven-year contract worth $48.65 million on Wednesday.

Josh Doan News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21

Sabres Sign Josh Doan to Massive New Contract Extension

The Buffalo Sabres have locked up one of their biggest surprises of the season, agreeing to a seven-year, $48.65 million contract extension with forward Josh Doan, carrying a $6.95 million cap hit.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / January 21

Sabres sign Josh Doan to seven-year contract extension

The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Josh Doan to a seven-year contract extension, ESPN’s Emily Kaplan reported Wednesday afternoon. Doan, 23, has 15 goals and 35 points through 49 games with the Sabres this season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 21

Sabres sign forward Josh Doan to seven-year extension

Doan’s next extension will keep the forward in upstate New York through the 2032-33 NHL season, when he’ll be 31 years old.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 21

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 5-3 Win Over the Predators

The Buffalo Sabres have cooled off a bit and entered Tuesday’s matchup with the Nashville Predators having most recently lost a tight game to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / January 20

Konsta Helenius nets first NHL goal as Sabres to Preds

Konsta Helenius scored his first NHL goal and added two assists for the Buffalo Sabres, who held on for a 5-3 win against the host Nashville Predators on Tuesday.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 20

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 2-1 Loss to the Hurricanes

The Buffalo Sabres are in the middle of the best stretch in recent franchise history. Despite losing in overtime to the Minnesota Wild on Saturday afternoon, the Sabres had ripped off an array of impressive wins en route to a playoff spot.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 19

Sabres Activate Alex Lyon, Place Joshua Norris On IR

The Buffalo Sabres will again carry three netminders on their active roster. According to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News, the Sabres have activated goaltender Alex Lyon from the injured reserve and have placed forward Joshua Norris on it in a corresponding roster move.

Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker / January 18

Can the Sabres finally end their playoff drought?

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Sabres forward Josh Norris to miss time with upper-body injury

Flames trade defenseman Rasmus Andersson to Golden Knights

Predators’ Steven Stamkos fined for unsportsmanlike conduct

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Tage Thompson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 16

Sabres’ Tage Thompson drops truth bomb after scoring 200th career NHL goal

Tage Thompson had a huge night, scoring three goals and adding two assists to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 5-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday at KeyBank Center.

Konsta Helenius News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 15

Sabres Recall Konsta Helenius, Place Joshua Dunne On IR

The Sabres have recalled top forward prospect Konsta Helenius from AHL Rochester, according to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News. He could make his NHL debut tonight in Montreal.

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / January 15

Sabres Might Just Be For Real

The Buffalo Sabres are one of the hottest teams in the NHL right now. Winners of 14 out of their last 16 games, the team has quickly leapt from bottom of the Eastern Conference standings to owners of one of the Wild Card spots, and still climbing.

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / January 13

Sabres to Host 2026 NHL Draft

The NHL Draft is returning to Buffalo. For the fourth time in the history of the event, the Buffalo Sabres will host the upcoming NHL Draft, which is scheduled to take place June 26-27 at KeyBank Center.

Buffalo Sabres News / Total Apex Sports / January 12

Buffalo Sabres to Host 2026 NHL Draft: Everything You Need to Know

The Buffalo Sabres are drawing attention after multiple reports confirmed the franchise has been selected to host the 2026 NHL Draft. Here is what happened, why it matters for the city, and what comes next for the organization as they prepare for the league’s premier offseason event.

Lindy Ruff News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 12

Sabres players praise Lindy Ruff ahead of 1,900th NHL game

The Buffalo Sabres have been incredible over the past several weeks, as they have only lost once over their last 14 outings. They are also on a three-game winning streak heading into this Monday night’s contest against the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions Florida Panthers at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.