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On YouTubeBuffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 11
Sabres’ Lindy Ruff gets 100% real about Alex Lyon’s Game 3 performance vs. Canadiens
While the Buffalo Sabres managed to find the back of the net first during Sunday evening’s Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre thanks to sniper Tage Thompson, it was downhill from there.
Tage Thompson News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 11
Sabres implode after fast start in loss to Canadiens, fall behind in series: ‘Some adversity for us’ 
MONTREAL – Center Tage Thompson sat at his stall on Sunday, sounding unshaken as he calmly answered questions from a throng of reporters following the Buffalo Sabres’ ugly 6-2 loss to the Canadiens.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
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.
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.
Lindy Ruff News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 10
Sabres’ Lindy Ruff calls out culprit behind Game 3 downfall vs. Canadiens
The Buffalo Sabres won Game 1 of their series against the Montreal Canadiens in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, things have gone downhill ever since.
Tage Thompson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 10
Sabres’ Tage Thompson snaps brutal goal drought early in Canadiens Game 3
It was not a pretty Game 2 for Buffalo Sabres star Tage Thompson on Friday night. The star forward made a crucial turnover in the third period of Buffalo’s loss to the Montreal Canadiens.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 10
Buffalo changes lineup by inserting Sam Carrick; Beck Malenstyn keeps playing after cut
MONTREAL – Buffalo Sabres center Sam Carrick, who made his NHL debut way back in 2014-15, had only experienced the Stanley Cup Playoffs once prior to this season.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 10
Sabres expect Bell Centre atmosphere to be raucous; Buffalo could make one lineup change
MONTREAL – How crazy might it get tonight inside the Bell Centre? The NHL’s largest rink becomes raucous on a weeknight in November. How loud might the more than 21,000 fans get for Game 3 of the second-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs between their beloved Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres?
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 9
3 Sabres most to blame for Game 2 loss to Canadiens
The Buffalo Sabres earned home-ice advantage in their first two playoff series. It has not proved to be much of an edge to this point. They lost two of three home games to the Boston Bruins in the first round, and that could have proved to be disastrous if they did not go 3-0 at TD Garden in Boston.
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.
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.
Tage Thompson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 9
Sabres’ Tage Thompson outright refuses injury question after ugly Canadiens loss
The Buffalo Sabres did not put their best foot forward on Friday night against the Montreal Canadiens. The Canadiens won Game 2 of their second-round series on the road.
Buffalo Sabres News / ESPN / May 9
Sabres drop Game 2 in tough night for Thompson
Tage Thompson's struggles were front and center in the Sabres' 5-1 loss to the Canadiens on Friday night that evened the second-round Eastern Conference playoff series at 1-1.
Zach Benson News / Daily Faceoff / May 8
Sabres’ Zach Benson is the perfect blueprint for what a smaller NHLer should be
BUFFALO – “We wish we took him.” That’s what one scout texted after watching Benson score a goal and an assist to help eliminate the Boston Bruins on May 1.
Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / May 7
Alex Lyon has 'caught fire' in net as Sabres, Habs prepare for Game 2
The Montreal Canadiens want to take home-ice advantage in their best-of-seven Stanley Cup playoff series with the Buffalo Sabres back to Quebec with them.
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.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / May 7
Sabres no longer look overwhelmed on home ice
The Buffalo Sabres won the first game of their second-round series against the Montreal Canadiens with a 4-2 victory Wednesday night. Ryan McLeod and Josh Doan scored for the Sabres while Alex Lyon made 26 saves to get the win.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Sick Podcast / May 7
Round 1 Hangover Hits Habs As They Lose Game 1 to Sabres
After an emotional 7-game series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Montreal Canadiens struggled to get anything going in Game 1 against the Buffalo Sabres, falling 4-2 to the more rested team.
NHL News / Field Level Media / May 6
Sabres' power play tallies twice to topple Canadiens in Game 1
Ryan McLeod and defenseman Bowen Byram each converted on the power play to lift the host Buffalo Sabres to a 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference second-round series.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 7
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.
Buffalo Sabres News / Stadium Rant / May 6
Buffalo Sabres Next Playoff Hurdle: The Last Canadian Team
The Buffalo Sabres face the Montreal Canadiens in Round Two of the playoffs. The Buffalo Sabres finished off the Boston Bruins in Game Six and advanced to Round Two.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Sick Podcast / May 6
The Puck Drops Tonight For Habs VS. Sabres Series
While all the other 2nd round series have already started, the Montreal Canadiens will finally get theirs underway tonight against the Buffalo Sabres.
Sam Carrick News / Athlon Sports / May 6
Sabres Announce Sam Carrick News Before Game 1 vs. Canadiens
The Buffalo Sabres are set to face off against the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the second round. The Sabres will be looking to start the series on the right foot by defeating the Habs at home.
Lindy Ruff News / The Hockey Writers / May 4
Sabres’ Lindy Ruff Deserves to Win the Jack Adams Award
When the Buffalo Sabres hired Lindy Ruff as their head coach before the 2024–25 season, there was one goal in mind: simply make the playoffs. In his first season back behind the bench, the team fell short and missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the 14th straight year.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 3
Sabres’ Noah Ostlund, Sam Carrick Expected To Miss Second Round
The Buffalo Sabres expect to be without centers Noah Ostlund and Sam Carrick for their upcoming second-round series, head coach Lindy Ruff announced today.
Noah Ostlund News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 29
Sabres’ Noah Ostlund Suffers Lower-Body Injury
Buffalo Sabres forward Noah Östlund was knocked out of the team’s game five loss to the Boston Bruins with a lower-body injury, the team announced last night.
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