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Sabres post 3-goal second period, extend Jackets' road woes

Josh Norris scored twice and Owen Power had three assists in the Buffalo Sabres' 5-2 win over the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday. The Sabres are 4-1-0 in their last five games.

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Sabres’ Josh Norris breaks out of slump, scores two goals in much-needed home win over Blue Jackets

BUFFALO – When the topic turned to the struggling Josh Norris prior to Friday’s 5-2 victory, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said he had been working with the talented center and a better version of him would materialize.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 6

3 takeaways from the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets

The Buffalo Sabres were looking to bounce back after a deflating 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday. They certainly did that as the Sabres would take a 2-1 lead at the end of the first period and didn't let up with three goals in the second period to win 5-2 over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Jack Rathbone News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 6

Sabres Waive Jack Rathbone

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jack Rathbone is back to full health after beginning the season on the non-roster injured reserve with an undisclosed injury.

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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.

Conor Timmins News / Field Level Media / November 6

Sabres D Conor Timmins to make season debut vs. Blue Jackets

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Conor Timmins, injured in the team's final preseason game, will make his regular-season debut on Friday against the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets.

Jack Rathbone News / Daily Faceoff / November 6

Sabres place Jack Rathbone on waivers

It is a relatively quiet Friday on the NHL waiver wire, as the lone player made available is defenseman Jack Rathbone, who was placed on waivers by the Buffalo Sabres.

Ryan McLeod News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 6

Sabres to make Ryan McLeod healthy scratch, change defense

BUFFALO – With the Sabres clinging to a 1-0 in Wednesday’s third period, forward Ryan McLeod lost a defensive-zone faceoff and allowed his man, center Shane Pinto, to get free in front of goalie Colten Ellis.

Lindy Ruff News / Sabre Noise / November 6

Lindy Ruff sends wake-up call to Buffalo Sabres with lineup changes

It's time to fight for your spot in the lineup, and potentially on the roster. That's the message Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff appeared to send Friday morning with his decision to make Ryan McLeod and Louis Crevier healthy scratches.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / November 6

Sabres’ Ryan McLeod, Louis Crevier healthy scratches Friday against Columbus

Buffalo Sabres forward Ryan McLeod and defenseman Louis Crevier will sit out Friday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets as healthy scratches, according to a report by The Athletic‘s Matthew Fairburn.

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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 / November 6

Buffalo Sabres star named 'appealing buy-low piece' on NHL trade market

The Buffalo Sabres aren't getting nearly enough secondary scoring, with several players' offensive production dropping dramatically from last season, which could lead general manager Jarmo Kekalainen to consider some changes in the near future.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 6

Sabres seek better fortune at home vs. Blue Jackets

Coming off a late-game breakdown, the Buffalo Sabres look to rebound on Friday against the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets. The Sabres returned home Wednesday riding the momentum of a 3-0-1 road trip and held a 1-0 lead over the Ottawa Senators through 51 minutes of play.

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Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

Sabres’ Norris & McLeod Need to Justify Their Places in the Lineup

The Buffalo Sabres aren’t playing badly. In fact, they have a .567-point percentage so far (7-5-3). But they are on the outside looking in, two points back of a playoff spot and facing a stacked Atlantic Division.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 6

Sabres' offensive dip shifts focus to Amerks' top scorers

The Buffalo Sabres ranked fifth in the NHL in goals per game (3.45) last season en route to ending the longest playoff drought in league history. The team's offensive production his dipped considerably (23rd at 2.93 goals per game) early in the current campaign, though.

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 6

4 Buffalo Sabres already fighting to save their spot in the lineup this season

The Buffalo Sabres have gotten off to a slow start, even with three straight wins on the road, and Wednesday night against the Ottawa Senators was one of the worst games of the season.

Jake Richard News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 5

Sabres prospect Jake Richard excelling in first weeks with Rochester Amerks

The first goal of Buffalo Sabres prospect Jake Richard’s pro career created some confusion. At first, Richard figured the goal would be credited to the shooter, Americans defenseman Gavin McCarthy, his close friend and a fellow rookie.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Lead / November 5

Which Four Players Do the Buffalo Sabres Rely on the Most?

Preseason expectations for the Buffalo Sabres were high after ending their 14-year playoff drought the prior season. The team has already had its ups and downs, playing in a competitive Atlantic Division.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Sabre Noise / November 5

Buffalo Sabres GM drops postmortem on Connor Hellebuyck trade talks

No matter how intense the Connor Hellebuyck trade rumors became — they reached their peak ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft in late June, at least from a Buffalo Sabres perspective — general manager Jarmo Kekalainen never appeared desperate to make the move.