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Sabres, trying not to get too excited about playoff prospects, face Bruins

On the verge of ending their NHL-record, 14-season playoff drought, the Buffalo Sabres are staying in the moment. Meanwhile, the Boston Bruins likely can't afford to give up too many points as they fight for their own playoff positioning.

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NHL playoff Watch: Projecting the Sabres' first-round opponent

Wednesday's matchup against Boston could be repeated in April. Plus, updated playoff projections after Tuesday's massive slate.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / March 24

Sabres goalies Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Alex Lyon forming dynamic tandem

BUFFALO – After sitting out last game, Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is expected to start Wednesday against the Boston Bruins, his eighth nod in the last 16 contests.

Sam Carrick News / The Hockey Writers / March 24

Sabres Are Getting Full Value Out of Sam Carrick

It’s been a long time since the Buffalo Sabres were buyers at the trade deadline, and even longer since management traded for a player who could make an immediate impact.

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Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / March 24

Sabres News & Rumours: Atlantic Division Race, Deadline Additions & More

The Buffalo Sabres are finally giving fans a reason to pay attention this March. For the first time in over a decade, the conversation surrounding the Sabres isn’t about the draft lottery, it’s about the playoffs, and who they will play in the first round as well as if they can lock up top spot in the Atlantic Division.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / March 24

Sabres’ Goaltending Is a Big Reason They Are Contenders

The Buffalo Sabres are truly one of the best stories in all of sports. They’ve missed the playoffs for the last 14 seasons, and outside of two seasons (2011-12, 2022-23), they haven’t come particularly close to making the playoffs either.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / March 23

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 23

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,

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.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 21

Sabres’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

The Buffalo Sabres continue their roll in what has been a magical season to this point. The Sabres are in first place in the Atlantic Division, six points ahead of the second-place Tampa Bay Lightning.

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.

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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.

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.

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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 / 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.

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

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