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Montreal Canadiens Lead Buffalo Sabres 3-2 In Playoff Series

Montreal Canadiens Lead Buffalo Sabres 3-2 In Playoff Series

The Montréal Canadiens are leading the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 going into Game 6 on May 16, allowing them to clinch a series win. However, despite winning 2 games in a row, that won’t be a simple task against the Sabres.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 15
Sabres’ top six hasn’t been good enough to beat Canadiens

Sabres’ top six hasn’t been good enough to beat Canadiens

It’s often said that to have success in the Stanley Cup playoffs, your best players have to be your best players. Looking at the second-round series between

Owen Power News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 15

Sabres’ Owen Power feeling ‘pretty good’ after injury

BUFFALO – Almost halfway through the third period in Game 5, Sabres defenseman Owen Power slid into the end boards as he and Montreal Canadiens winger Alexandre Tessier raced to grab a loose puck.

Lindy Ruff News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 15
Sabres’ Lindy Ruff bluntly reacts to Game 5 goalie debacle vs Canadiens

Sabres’ Lindy Ruff bluntly reacts to Game 5 goalie debacle vs Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres are facing elimination in the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a Game 5 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. They fell 6-3 at home, allowing four straight goals after taking a 3-2 lead in the first period.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz
The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz
The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 15
3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 6-3 Game 5 Loss to the Canadiens

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 6-3 Game 5 Loss to the Canadiens

Following a hard-fought and challenging Game 4 win, it felt like the tide may have been turning for the Buffalo Sabres. They had struggled mightily with the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 and 3 losses but seemed to figure things out in front of a hostile Bell Centre crowd.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Alex Tuch News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 15
Alex Tuch’s ‘outworked’ truth bomb after Game 5 Canadiens loss

Alex Tuch’s ‘outworked’ truth bomb after Game 5 Canadiens loss

The Buffalo Sabres have their backs against the wall against the Montreal Canadiens in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Montreal defeated the Sabres in Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead in round two.

Lindy Ruff News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 15
Sabres’ Lindy Ruff comments on star who’s lost confidence amid Habs series

Sabres’ Lindy Ruff comments on star who’s lost confidence amid Habs series

The Buffalo Sabres are on the brink of elimination against the Montreal Canadiens. Juraj Slafkovsky led the Habs to a big Game 5 win on Thursday night.

Buffalo Sabres News / Two in the Box / May 15

Double Minors: Backs Against the Wall

Yet another dud on home ice set has put the Sabres backs against the wall. They trail the Canadiens 3-2 and will head into a pressure cooker in the Bell Centre in need of a win to extend their season on Saturday.  Thursday’s game started well enough.

Owen Power News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 14
Sabres’ Owen Power suffers injury scare in Canadiens Game 5

Sabres’ Owen Power suffers injury scare in Canadiens Game 5

The Buffalo Sabres are hosting Game 5 against the Montreal Canadiens in the second round. Unfortunately, this contest had not gone the way they hoped it would.

Jason Zucker News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 14
Sabres’ Jason Zucker deflection goal sparks insanely chaotic 1st period in Game 5

Sabres’ Jason Zucker deflection goal sparks insanely chaotic 1st period in Game 5

The Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens are playing Game 5 of their second-round series on Thursday night. It’s a game both teams desperately want to win before heading back to Montreal for Game 6.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 15
Winners, losers from Thursday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Mitch Marner on Conn Smythe run

Winners, losers from Thursday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Mitch Marner on Conn Smythe run

The Golden Knights are halfway to a Stanley Cup, and Mitch Marner is one of the biggest driving forces behind that success.

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The 'Active 40-goal NHL seasons' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL seasons' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least two 40-goal seasons in their career can you name in five minutes?

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 14
Sabres sticking with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen for critical Game 5

Sabres sticking with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen for critical Game 5

After the Buffalo Sabres grabbed the early advantage over the Montreal Canadiens in their Eastern Conference Semifinal series by winning Game 1 on home ice, the Canadiens returned the favor with two straight victories.

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The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz
 The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz
The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
 The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
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 The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz
The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz
 The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / May 14
Goaltending depth critical to Sabres’ post-season success

Goaltending depth critical to Sabres’ post-season success

BUFFALO – The Buffalo Sabres brought eight goaltenders to training camp. Of them, four had NHL experience. One – Alexandar Georgiev – was an NHL all-star just two seasons ago.

Lindy Ruff News / NHL Trade Talk / May 14
Lindy Ruff’s Goalie Gamble Changes the Series for Buffalo

Lindy Ruff’s Goalie Gamble Changes the Series for Buffalo

The Buffalo Sabres entered Game 4 of their second-round series against the Montreal Canadiens in desperate need of a win. After taking Game 1, Buffalo’s approach quickly unraveled, as the Canadiens adjusted and found a formula to score in bunches and take the lead in the series.

Konsta Helenius News / The Hockey Writers / May 13
Sabres’ Helenius Stands Out in Game 4 Win

Sabres’ Helenius Stands Out in Game 4 Win

Going into Tuesday’s pivotal Game 4, the Buffalo Sabres hadn’t been themselves. They were not only struggling, but important pieces of the puzzle simply hadn’t been pulling their weight.

Zach Benson News / Daily Faceoff / May 13
Zach Benson comes up clutch for Sabres on his birthday

Zach Benson comes up clutch for Sabres on his birthday

The Buffalo Sabres evened up their second-round series with the Montreal Canadiens Tuesday night, winning 3-2 in Game 4 after Zach Benson scored a power-play goal in the third period to break the tie.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 12
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen takes over in net as Sabres even series with Game 4 comeback

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen takes over in net as Sabres even series with Game 4 comeback

Coming off back-to-back losses, each by four goals, the Buffalo Sabres knew their backs were against the proverbial wall on Tuesday night.  Faced with

Zach Benson's third-period goal helps Sabres level series vs. Canadiens
Flyers' Owen Tippett dealt with terrifying ailment during second round
Penguins' Kyle Dubas gives Evgeni Malkin update amid uncertainty
Bruins superstar suspended six games to start 2026-27 season
Blue Jackets star lands lucrative extension
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 13
Winners, losers from Tuesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Sabres' Zach Benson scores game-winner on his birthday

Winners, losers from Tuesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Sabres' Zach Benson scores game-winner on his birthday

The second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Tuesday night, with the Buffalo Sabres facing the Montreal Canadiens on the road and the Vegas Golden Knights hosting the Anaheim Ducks.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen takes over in net as Sabres even series with comeback
Flyers' Owen Tippett dealt with terrifying ailment during second round
Penguins' Kyle Dubas gives Evgeni Malkin update amid uncertainty
Bruins superstar suspended six games to start 2026-27 season
Blue Jackets star gets lucrative extension
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 13
Bruins' Charlie McAvoy suspended six games to start 2026-27 season

Bruins' Charlie McAvoy suspended six games to start 2026-27 season

Top Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy will have to wait longer than most to play again.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen takes over in net as Sabres even series with Game 4 comeback
Zach Benson's third-period goal helps Sabres level series vs. Canadiens
Penguins' Kyle Dubas gives Evgeni Malkin update amid uncertainty
The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen News / Daily Faceoff / May 12
Is a pivot to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen the move needed to swing series for Sabres?

Is a pivot to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen the move needed to swing series for Sabres?

The Buffalo Sabres are making a desperate move in order to get back in their series against the Montreal Canadiens. It was revealed on Tuesday, after morning skate, that Ukko-Pekka Lukkonen will be back in net for the Sabres for Game 4 of the Atlantic Division Final.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 12
Sabres Make Goaltending Decision for Game 4 vs. Canadiens

Sabres Make Goaltending Decision for Game 4 vs. Canadiens

After a Stanley Cup Playoffs drought that dated back to the 2010-11 season, the Buffalo Sabres finally broke through in 2025-26, and now, they find themselves into the second round.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 12
Sabres Do Not Need To Panic Going Into Game 4

Sabres Do Not Need To Panic Going Into Game 4

It would be very easy for the Buffalo Sabres to start making excuses now and panic that they find themselves trailing in a series for the first time this postseason.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / May 11
Sabres out to overcome 'self-inflicted' issues, pull even vs. Habs

Sabres out to overcome 'self-inflicted' issues, pull even vs. Habs

The Buffalo Sabres know they have not been at the level that helped them get to the top of the Atlantic Division in the regular season. After winning Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Montreal Canadiens, the Sabres fell 5-1 in Game 2 before a 6-2 setback in Game 3 on Sunday.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / May 11
Habs Dominate Sabres In Game 3 to Take A 2-1 Series Lead

Habs Dominate Sabres In Game 3 to Take A 2-1 Series Lead

The Montreal Canadiens had another dominant performance in Game 3 as they beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 to win consecutive games for the first time these playoffs.

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