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Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Road Dominance Continues & More

Here is the latest news and updates around the Buffalo Sabres and their schedule for the week of March 23-31, 2026. The Sabres have been one of the best teams on the road over the last little while.

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Fantasy Hockey 2025-26: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 22

Finding an edge in fantasy hockey often comes down to maximizing your man games — and targeting players with favourable matchups. Our Fantasy Hockey Strength of Schedule tool helps you do precisely that.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 23

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 6-5 Loss to the Ducks

The Buffalo Sabres had to feel like they were effectively playing with house money going into the Sunday evening showdown with the Anaheim Ducks. After all, they began the trip with back-to-back shutouts before hanging four unanswered goals on the Los Angeles Kings to improve to 3-0 on the road trip.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 22

Sabres complete road trip at Anaheim, seeking fifth straight victory

The Buffalo Sabres will look to sweep a four-game road trip when they conclude it with a matchup against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. Buffalo (44-20-6,

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The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players responsible for the best receiving season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL season' quiz

The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 22

NHL Predictions: Buffalo Sabres vs Anaheim Ducks, March 22nd

Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the slate of games and give in depth analysis.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / March 21

Stingy Sabres finally permit a goal, but topple Kings

Tage Thompson and Zach Benson each had a goal and an assist for the visiting Buffalo Sabres in a 4-1 win against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday afternoon.

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / March 20

Sabres Match Elite Company With Historic 40-Game Performance

The Buffalo Sabres have authored one of the greatest extended stretches in NHL history over the past few weeks. They have posted a 32-6-2 record across their last 40 games, matching the fourth-most wins over any 40-game span since the league began tracking the statistic in modern form.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 20

Penguins, Sabres Leading Best Head Coach Race

The best head coach in the NHL this season is a two-person race as the regular season winds down. Two unlikely candidates when the year began, Buffalo Sabres bench boss Lindy Ruff and first-year Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Muse have separated themselves from the pack.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 20

Sabres bring stellar shutout, road streaks into Kings matchup

The Buffalo Sabres will try to keep their shutout streak alive when they visit the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday afternoon. The Sabres blanked their past two opponents and have not surrendered a goal in the past 164:07.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 20

Sabres’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

It has been a long time coming, but the Buffalo Sabres are one of the best teams in the NHL. They have not made the playoffs since the 2010-11 season, but they are on track to finish with the best record in the Atlantic Division and they could top the Carolina Hurricanes for the best record in the Eastern Conference.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 20

Surging Sabres stay scorching, sink Sharks

Sam Carrick scored twice for the Buffalo Sabres in a 5-0 win against the host San Jose Sharks on Thursday. Rasmus Dahlin had a goal and an assist, Logan Stanley had two assists, and Alex Lyon made 23 saves for the Sabres (43-20-6, 92 points), who are 11-1-0 in their past 12 games.

Ivan Chukarov News / Inside The Rink / March 20

ECHL: Savannah Acquires Defenseman Ivan Chukarov from Bloomington

The Savannah Ghost Pirates added experience to their blue line Thursday, acquiring defenseman Ivan Chukarov from the Bloomington Bison in exchange for future considerations.

Alex Tuch News / The Hockey Writers / March 19

1 Key Factor Could Doom Sabres’ Chances of Re-Signing Alex Tuch

The Buffalo Sabres are as hot as can be, a virtual lock to make the playoffs for the first time in 14 seasons. They were even major buyers at the trade deadline, a significant shift in the culture of the franchise.

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'NCAA basketball tournament mascots' quiz

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / March 18

3 Reasons the Sabres Are Legit Contenders in an Open Eastern Conference

Fresh off a 2-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights, the Buffalo Sabres remain one of the best stories in the NHL this season. After failing to make the playoffs the last 14 seasons, they now sit atop the Atlantic Division with 14 games remaining on their schedule.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 18

Five underrated breakout players in the 2025-26 NHL season

Here, we’ll dive into five players who have had breakout 2025-26 seasons but aren’t getting the attention they deserve for it.

What makes Matthew Schaefer an elite defenseman?

It's almost impossible to gain ground in the Eastern Conference playoff race

2026 career projections: Will McDavid, Crosby or MacKinnon reach 2,000 points?

The '2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning' quiz

Zach Metsa News / The Hockey Writers / March 18

Sabres Defenseman Zach Metsa Deserves More Playing Time

The Buffalo Sabres may have made a move at this season’s trade deadline for a pair of large defenders in Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn, but they have had a steady and reliable option in their lineup for a while now.

Gavin McCarthy News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 17

Sabres Sign Gavin McCarthy To Entry-Level Contract

According to a team announcement, the Buffalo Sabres have inked defensive prospect Gavin McCarthy to his entry-level contract. Last summer, Daily Faceoff had McCarthy as an honorable mention in their list of the Sabres’ top prospects.

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / March 16

Scrappy Center Perfect Addition for Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres occupy the top spot in the Atlantic Division with 15 games left in their regular season schedule. Barring a historic collapse, the Sabres are poised to end their dreaded postseason drought.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / March 10

Buffalo Sabres: The New Juggernaut Of The NHL

For the first time in a long time, the Buffalo Sabres were buyers at the trade deadline, bringing in Logan Stanley, Sam Carrick, Luke Schenn, and Tanner Pearson.

Buffalo Sabres News / Athlon Sports / March 9

Buffalo Sabres: NHL Analyst Craig Button Believes That They Have Been the Best Team in the NHL Since December

At the beginning of the 2025-2026 NHL season, the Buffalo Sabres appeared as if they were going to be heading for another miserable season. Buffalo has not made the playoffs since the 2010-2011 NHL season.

Rasmus Dahlin News / Larry Brown Sports / March 9

Rasmus Dahlin had an amazing message after beating the Lightning

Rasmus Dahlin is relishing the success the Buffalo Sabres are having in the 2025-26 NHL season. The job is far from done for the Sabres, but for a franchise that is closing in on a sure spot in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2011, what Buffalo has accomplished thus far is giving Dahlin all the feels.

Kevyn Adams News / Yardbarker / March 8

Sabres take over first place with win vs. Lightning

Sabres take over first place with Game-of-the-Year win vs. Lightning

The Buffalo Sabres are back, and they proved it again on Sunday in an 8-7 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning that put them into sole possession of first-place in the NHL's Atlantic Division.

Penguins complete historic comeback without Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin

Surging Stars rebound from Friday setback, nip Blackhawks in OT

Red Wings' John Gibson, Cam Talbot combine to blank Devils

Avalanche edge Wild in shootout for fifth straight win

Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog (lower body) week-to-week

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 6

NHL's goalie interference problem is becoming an embarrassment

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.

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin hit with big suspension for slashing Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin

Penguins share big Sidney Crosby update amid injury recovery

Penguins acquire Elmer Soderblom from Red Wings for draft pick

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

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 6

Selfish play from Evgeni Malkin could have big impact on Penguins

Malkin's reckless play impacted Thursday's game and could put his team in a tough spot over the next few games.

Penguins share big Sidney Crosby update amid injury recovery

Sabres’ Colton Parayko trade falls through

NHL teams seem to be using the public to pressure players into waiving no-trade clauses

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

Alex Tuch News / NHL Trade Talk / February 27

'Going For It': Sabres Have Made Their Decision on Alex Tuch

The Buffalo Sabres are sticking with Alex Tuch and will not be moving the forward ahead of the trade deadline on March 6. At least that’s the thought days out.