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‘This is going to be magical’: Sabres’ Dahlin ready for big role with Swedish Olympic team

This story appeared on hockeysverige.se this week and has been translated from Swedish to English. By Konrad Grönlund: Rasmus Dahlin is set to enter the Olympics as one of Sweden’s best defensemen — and arguably one of Tre Kronor’s most important players overall.

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Sabres blow late lead, lose tight game to Canadiens: ‘A matter of inches’

BUFFALO – A high-stakes late-January game in a packed, noisy building. The Sabres have waited for what feels like forever for nights like Saturday. “We love playing these games,” captain Rasmus Dahlin said after the Sabres’ entertaining 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens ended their five-game win streak.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / January 31

Sabres 'Win Mode Now' Is Becoming An Infectious Mindset

It has been years since the Buffalo Sabres were in a playoff conversation. Yes, there have been a few times in the last 15 years that they have come close to being a part of the playoff race, but at no point in those years have they been as confident as they are now.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Sick Podcast / January 31

The Habs Are In Buffalo Looking To Stop The Red-Hot Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens (30-17-7) are in Buffalo tonight to face the red-hot Sabres (31-17-5) for the 3rd time in the last 3 weeks. After losing the previous two meetings against the Sabres, the Habs will be hoping to turn the tables and get a big win in another 4-point game against their divisional rivals.

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The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 31

Sabres’ Josh Norris, Jacob Bryson skate with team; Buffalo might change lineup

BUFFALO – Right now, there’s no firm timeline for Josh Norris to return to the lineup. The oft-injured center participated in this morning’s pregame skate and plans to practice Sunday before the Sabres begin their two-game Florida road trip.

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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.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / January 31

Alex Tuch's Cup-ambitious comments a big sign of change for Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres just keep winning games.

Alex Tuch amid Sabres' winning streak: 'We're gonna go for the Cup'

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?

Alex Tuch News / Daily Faceoff / January 30

Alex Tuch amid Sabres' winning streak: 'We're gonna go for the Cup'

It’s hard not to be confident if you’re the Buffalo Sabres right now.

Alex Lyon sets club mark as hot Sabres beat Kings

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 30

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 4-1 Win Over the Kings

The Buffalo Sabres are on the warpath for the first time in ages and the city is fully behind the much-maligned franchise. Fresh off a 7-4 win over their longtime rivals from Toronto, the Sabres entered the game as the best team in the NHL since Dec.

Alex Lyon News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 30

Sabres’ Alex Lyon sets new Buffalo record after beating Kings

Into the record books of the Buffalo Sabres did goaltender Alex Lyon write his name Thursday night, achieving a decagon of consecutive wins while subduing the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 at KeyBank Center.

Alex Lyon News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 29

Alex Lyon sets consecutive wins record as Sabres continue torrid run

BUFFALO – When the Sabres signed goalie Alex Lyon as a free agent last summer, they likely envisioned an important but secondary role for the veteran journeyman.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / January 29

Alex Lyon sets club mark as hot Sabres beat Kings

Multiple Sabres players dazzled in the team's Thursday night win.

The 25 greatest NHL goalies who never won a Stanley Cup

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 31

What’s really happening with the Maple Leafs John Tavares?

Recently, on Overdrive, the panel discussed the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ lack of depth and performance. One note they made was that “John Tavares isn’t the same.” They weren’t knocking him—far from it.

Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

Buffalo Sabres Goalie Out At Least One Week

The Buffalo Sabres will be without one of their goaltenders for at least a week. News emerged on Thursday that goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will be out for at least a week with a lower-body injury.

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The 'Super Bowl host cities' quiz

The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

Jordan Greenway News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 29

Sabres’ Jordan Greenway searching for answers to injury: ‘Decrease the pain’

BUFFALO – As he sat at his locker and fielded questions about the hernia problem that has dogged him more than a year, Sabres winger Jordan Greenway let out an “oof” in response to a query about the last time he felt normal on the ice.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

Sabres’ Luukkonen to miss next week with lower-body injury

Buffalo Sabres fans got some clarity on Thursday morning about how long they can expect goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to be sidelined with the injury he sustained on Tuesday night during a win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

Sabres have earned the right to be Trade Deadline buyers

“I’m a dog chasing cars…I wouldn’t know what to do with one if I caught it!” Remember that line? It’s one of the late Heath Ledger’s less-quoted quips in his legendary, Oscar-winning turn as the Joker in The Dark Knight.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

NHL Predictions: Jan 27 Buffalo Sabres vs Los Angeles Kings

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / January 28

Sabres May Have Won Summer Blockbuster After All

The Buffalo Sabres and Utah Mammoth linked up for a blockbuster trade this past offseason. The Mammoth, looking for more top-six talent, acquired scoring winger JJ Peterka from the Sabres.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / January 28

NHL roundup: Rasmus Dahlin's 5 points carry Sabres past Leafs

Rasmus Dahlin had three goals and two assists Tuesday night to power the visiting Buffalo Sabres past the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-4. Dahlin, in his eighth NHL season, all with Buffalo, completed his first career hat trick with an empty-net goal at 19:16 of the third period.

Rasmus Dahlin News / Field Level Media / January 27

Rasmus Dahlin's 5-point night propels Sabres past Maple Leafs

Rasmus Dahlin had three goals and two assists Tuesday night to help the visiting Buffalo Sabres defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-4. Dahlin completed his first career hat trick with an empty-net goal at 19:16 of the third period.

Devon Levi News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 26

Sabres’ Devon Levi makes local news debut as 'Rochester resident'

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi, currently on assignment with the American Hockey League (AHL) team, the Rochester Americans, became a local news feature during Sunday’s snowstorm.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 23

Sabres Place Jacob Bryson On IR, Recall Zachary Jones

The Sabres placed defenseman Jacob Bryson on injured reserve Friday and recalled Zachary Jones from AHL Rochester to replace him on the active roster, according to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.

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.