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Sabres get 2nd shot to end record postseason drought vs. Capitals

Sabres get 2nd shot to end record postseason drought vs. Capitals

After missing out on their first opportunity to clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Buffalo Sabres hope to be officially locked in by the end of Saturday night when they visit the Washington Capitals.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 3
NHL punishes Brady Tkachuk for slashing opponent from bench

NHL punishes Senators' Brady Tkachuk for slashing opponent from bench

Some more hot water for the Ottawa Senators captain. 

Brady Tkachuk gets slashing penalty while sitting on bench
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Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 3

Sabres fall to Senators in first attempt to clinch playoff spot: ‘We weren’t good enough’

OTTAWA – Barring a collapse of epic proportions, in the near future, the Buffalo Sabres will secure their first berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 15 years, and Thursday’s 4-1 loss to the Senators will become an afterthought.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 3
Brady Tkachuk gets slashing penalty while sitting on bench

Brady Tkachuk gets slashing penalty while sitting on bench

Brady Tkachuk sure had himself an eventful night. 

'Disgusting': Keith Tkachuk slams Senators' toughness in dealing with injuries on sons' podcast
Senators break third-period tie, deny Sabres playoff-clinching win
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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

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

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 2
Sabres’ Sam Carrick Out Week-To-Week

Sabres’ Sam Carrick Out Week-To-Week

Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Carrick will miss several games after squaring off against the captain of the New York Islanders, Anders Lee, the other night.

Zach Metsa News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 2

Rookie Zach Metsa back with Sabres, perhaps for good

OTTAWA – By Sunday night, after Buffalo Sabres defenseman Zach Metsa completed a grueling stretch of the three games in three days with the Rochester Americans, he was spent.

Sam Carrick News / Daily Faceoff / April 2
Sabres’ Sam Carrick week-to-week with arm injury

Sabres’ Sam Carrick week-to-week with arm injury

The Buffalo Sabres will be without one of their primary trade-deadline acquisitions for the next while. On Thursday, head coach Lindy Ruff revealed that forward Sam Carrick is out week-to-week with an arm injury.

Buffalo Sabres News / Athlon Sports / April 2
Sabres Face Chance to End 14-Season Drought on Thursday

Sabres Face Chance to End 14-Season Drought on Thursday

The Buffalo Sabres enter Thursday night aiming at something much bigger than simply winning a game on a random weekday. With fewer than 10 games remaining on the schedule of all teams across the NHL, playoff positioning remains unsettled for the most part.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 2
NHL Predictions: Buffalo Sabres vs Ottawa Senators, April 2nd

NHL Predictions: Buffalo Sabres vs Ottawa Senators, April 2nd

Welcome back to 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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 1
Sabres looking to clinch first playoff berth in 15 years in Ottawa

Sabres looking to clinch first playoff berth in 15 years in Ottawa

The Buffalo Sabres can clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in 15 years when they visit the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. The Sabres (46-21-8, 100 points) reached the century mark in points Tuesday with a 4-3 win against the New York Islanders, the first time they've done so since the 2009-10 season.

Maxim Strbak News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 1
Sabres Sign Maxim Strbak To Entry-Level Deal

Sabres Sign Maxim Strbak To Entry-Level Deal

The Buffalo Sabres have moved forward with one of their top prospects. Defenseman Maxim Strbak has signed a three-year, entry-level contract following the end of his junior year at Michigan State University.

Maxim Strbak News / Daily Faceoff / April 1
Sabres sign Maxim Strbak to three-year, entry-level contract

Sabres sign Maxim Strbak to three-year, entry-level contract

The Buffalo Sabres announced on Wednesday that they have signed defenseman Maxim Strbak to a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal, which will kick in for the 2026-27 campaign and will run through 2028-29, locks in the Sabres’ second-round pick from the 2023 NHL draft to begin his North American professional career next season.

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Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / April 1
Sabres Winger is an X-Factor for Upcoming Playoff Run

Sabres Winger is an X-Factor for Upcoming Playoff Run

For the first time in ages, it is pretty good to be a Buffalo Sabres fan. The team is riding high after a victory over the New York Islanders, reaching the 100-point mark in the standings for the first time since 2009-10.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 1
3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 4-3 Win Over the Islanders

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 4-3 Win Over the Islanders

The Buffalo Sabres remain the feel-good story of the NHL season. Entering the night, they were tied with the Tampa Bay Lightning for the Atlantic Division lead, jockeying back and forth with the established contenders as they carve out their own spot in the hierarchy.

Bowen Byram News / The Hockey Writers / April 1
Sabres’ Defender Bowen Byram Needs To Be Better

Sabres’ Defender Bowen Byram Needs To Be Better

The Buffalo Sabres are in the home stretch of finally realizing an end to the years of pain they have endured. While they may sit in the upper echelon of teams in the Eastern Conference right now, that does not make them immune to criticism, especially for players that have shown they can be much better.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 1
Sabres hit 100 points for first time in 16 years by beating Islanders

Sabres hit 100 points for first time in 16 years by beating Islanders

The Buffalo Sabres are having their best season in nearly a generation. The Sabres are on track to make the playoffs, which could break the longest playoff drought in NHL history.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 31
Sabres edge Islanders for franchise's 2,000th victory

Sabres edge Islanders for franchise's 2,000th victory

Peyton Krebs broke a tie late in the third period and the host Buffalo Sabres defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 on Tuesday night. Jack Quinn and Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist each and defenseman Bowen Byrum also scored for the Sabres (46-21-8, 100 points), who earned the 2,000th win in franchise history.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 31
Sabres, Islanders pursue valuable points as postseason approaches

Sabres, Islanders pursue valuable points as postseason approaches

The Buffalo Sabres hope to ride the momentum of a late rally into their game Tuesday against the visiting New York Islanders. Buffalo (45-21-8, 98 points) appears to be a lock to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since the 2010-11 season.

Zach Metsa News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30
Buffalo Sabres Recall Zach Metsa

Buffalo Sabres Recall Zach Metsa

As expected, the Buffalo Sabres have recalled defenseman Zach Metsa from the AHL’s Rochester Americans, according to a team announcement. Metsa was reassigned just a few days ago due to the activation of fellow defenseman Conor Timmins.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Lead / March 23
The Buffalo Sabres Made the Right Moves at the Deadline

The Buffalo Sabres Made the Right Moves at the Deadline

The NHL Playoffs are less than a month away, and the Buffalo Sabres lead their division for the first time this late into the season since April 11th, 2010.

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / March 20
Sabres Match Elite Company With Historic 40-Game Performance

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.

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.

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
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NHL News / Yardbarker / March 6
Selfish play from Evgeni Malkin could have big impact on Penguins

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
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