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Bruins’ McAvoy suspended six games for slashing Sabres’ Benson

A hefty penalty for a violent act. On Monday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Boston Bruins defenseman has been suspended six games for slashing Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson.

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In need of spark, Sabres turn to rookie Konsta Helenius versus Canadiens

MONTREAL – Nine days ago, shortly after center Konsta Helenius arrived in Buffalo to serve as a Black Ace, the Sabres promoted the rookie to the main practice group.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen News / Daily Faceoff / May 12

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.

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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 / Yardbarker

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.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 12

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.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen News / Daily Faceoff / May 12

Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to start Game 4 against Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres are making an important change in their lineup ahead of a crucial game in la belle province. It was announced that goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will be getting the start against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4 of the Atlantic Division Final, which is set for Tuesday night.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 12

Sabres making critical lineup change for Game 4 vs. Canadiens

All eyes are on whether Lindy Ruff will make any lineup changes as his Buffalo Sabres face a 2-1 series deficit with Game 4 going Tuesday night against the Montreal Canadiens.

Alex Tuch News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 12

Alex Tuch reveals how Sabres can be better in crucial Game 4 vs. Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres got off to a great start in their Eastern Conference second-round series against the Montreal Canadiens, winning handily in Game 1. But it’s been a completely different story since, with the Habs capturing back-to-back contests, outscoring the Sabres 11-3 in the process.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 12

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

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 / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 11

Even after two ugly losses, Sabres still in good shape against Canadiens: ‘I’m really confident in the group’

MONTREAL – It’s not just that the Buffalo Sabres lost two straight games to the Canadiens and fell behind in the best-of-seven series. Oh no. It’s how they dropped those contests.

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The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'Active playoff scoring leaders' quiz

The 'Most 25-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Multiple 4K-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Lindy Ruff News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 11

As struggling Sabres look for answers, Lindy Ruff could change lineup

MONTREAL – In October, just a few games into the season, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff might offer little or no information about his lineup. So right now, in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, he’s not going to divulge anything.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 11

Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Series vs Canadiens Continues & Much More

Here is the latest news and updates around the Buffalo Sabres and their schedule for the week of May 11 – May 18, 2026. The Sabres kicked off their second-round matchup against the Montreal Canadiens last Wednesday.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 11

3 Sabres most to blame for Game 3 loss to Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres have fallen behind in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series with the Montreal Canadiens. The Sabres fell 6-2 on Sunday, in a game that the team did not play disciplined.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / May 11

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.

Lindy Ruff News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 11

Sabres HC Lindy Ruff gives Canadiens their flowers after 6-2 loss

The Buffalo Sabres suffered a 6-2 defeat against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 on Sunday night at Bell Centre. The loss gave Montreal a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Second Round series after the Canadiens secured back-to-back victories for the first time this postseason.

Tage Thompson News / ESPN / May 11

Thompson: Emotions got best of Sabres in loss

Sabres star Tage Thompson said his team was "too emotional" in its 6-2 loss to the Canadiens in Game 3 on Sunday night, and Montreal's raucous home crowd at Bell Centre played a big role in that.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 11

Winners, losers from Sunday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Canadiens dominate; Ducks get even

The 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Sunday night with the Montreal Canadiens taking a 2-1 series lead over the Buffalo Sabres and the Anaheim Ducks getting even with the Vegas Golden Knights.

Canadiens look poised to bring the Stanley Cup back to Canada

Hurricanes make history with second straight sweep to open playoffs

Winners, losers from Saturday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Wild's stars get them on the board

The '2006-07 Anaheim Ducks' quiz

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / May 9

Sabres, Habs knotted at a game apiece as series heads north

The Buffalo Sabres know they have to be much better with the puck Sunday night as their second-round series shifts north to Montreal for Game 3, all square at one game apiece with the Canadiens.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / May 9

Habs Get Dominant Win Over Sabres In Game 2

After losing Game 1, the Montreal Canadiens dominated Game 2 with a 5-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres to tie the series. The Habs were led by Alex Newhook, who scored two goals to help them get their first win of the playoffs by more than a single goal.

Sam Carrick News / Daily Faceoff / May 9

Sabres’ Sam Carrick available for Game 3 against Canadiens

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff announced on Saturday that center Sam Carrick is available for Game 3 against the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday. Carrick has missed the last 15 games, including all of the Stanley Cup Playoffs so far, with an arm injury.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 7

Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin Deserves to Win the Bill Masterton Trophy

The NHL announced its finalists for the Bill Masterton Trophy on Monday, with Sabres’ defenseman Rasmus Dahlin being one of them, joining Jonathan Toews and Gabriel Landeskog.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 7

Winners, losers from Stanley Cup playoffs: Alex Lyon stays hot

Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Alex Lyon stays hot for Sabres

The second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Wednesday night with the Buffalo Sabres and Anaheim Ducks both picking up wins. Let's dig a little deeper into both of those games and pick out the biggest winners and losers from the night.

Sabres' power play tallies twice to topple Canadiens in Game 1

Lukas Dostal, Ducks shut down Knights, head home with series 1-1

Players, teams that benefit most from salary-cap increase: Connor Bedard wins

Will winning Draft Lottery convince Auston Matthews to stay with Leafs?

Watch: Brent Burns accidentally strikes Kirill Kaprizov in the groin with skate

Buffalo Sabres News / Stadium Rant / May 6