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Here is the latest news and updates about the Buffalo Sabres and their schedule for the week of April 27 to May 3, 2026. The Buffalo Sabres continued their playoff series against the Boston Bruins and ended up being victorious in both games in Boston in Games 3 and 4.

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Double Minors: The Sabres Come Home With A Stranglehold on the Series

The first period breakthrough the Sabres had been searching for over the first three games of the series finally came. Buffalo translated another hot start into an onslaught of goals that effectively ended the game after 20 minutes. Buffalo’s starts have been the one through-line of this series.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 27

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 6-1 Game 4 Win Over the Bruins

The vibes among Buffalo Sabres faithful were immaculate following the team’s 3-1 win in Game 3. Even when the team is on the road, the atmosphere in Buffalo remains electric and exciting, the city demonstrating its unique character in any number of ways.

NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 26

Sabres dominate Bruins, take 3-1 series lead: ‘Best period we played all year’

BOSTON – Just over four minutes into Sunday afternoon’s 6-1 annihilation of the Bruins, Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson hectored an opponent along the wall, freeing the puck for linemate Alex Tuch to grab in the offensive zone.

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The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL hat-trick leaders since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 26

Sabres smash Bruins to take 3-1 lead back to Buffalo

The visiting Buffalo Sabres ripped off a four-goal first period and never looked back en route to a 6-1 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Sunday afternoon.

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 / Ball Exclusives / April 26

Sabres offense explodes in Game 4 win over Bruins

The Buffalo Sabres manhandled the Boston Bruins in Game 4, scoring six goals to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. The Sabres had six different goal scorers for all their goals.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 27

Bruins' Jeremy Swayman has every reason to be mad at teammates

Bruins' Jeremy Swayman has every reason to be furious with teammates

The Boston Bruins were supposed to play one of their biggest games of the season on Sunday afternoon when they hosted the Buffalo Sabres for Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.

Sabres smash Bruins to take 3-1 lead back to Buffalo

Bruins’ Viktor Arvidsson leaves Game 4 with upper-body injury

Brandon Hagel stays hot as Lightning knot series with Habs

Nathan MacKinnon scores twice as Avs race away to sweep Kings

Ducks rally twice, upend Oilers in OT for 3-1 lead

Will first-round sweep be the end of Brady Tkachuk's Senators tenure?

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / April 26

Sabres’ Playoff X-Factor Nobody Is Talking About

The Buffalo Sabres hold a 2–1 series lead over the Boston Bruins. A wild Game 1 comeback ended in a 4–3 win, followed by a tough 4–2 loss in Game 2, and then a pivotal 3–1 victory in Game 3.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 25

Will Sabres' road excellence override Bruins' home brilliance again in Game 4?

The Buffalo Sabres take aim at their second straight road win in Boston and full command of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series when they meet the Bruins in Game 4 on Sunday afternoon.

Buffalo Sabres News / Stadium Rant / April 25

Buffalo Sabres In The Playoffs: Who’s In Net?

The Buffalo Sabres have a past with three goalies on their roster. What makes it different this time around is that they’re in the playoffs. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is one of the Sabres goalies and has become one of their rising stars.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / April 24

Sabres thrived on the road away from the noise in Game 3

After the Boston Bruins dominated the Buffalo Sabres for a large portion of Game 2 (save for a couple Sabres’ goals in garbage time), the series looked to be swinging the Bruins’ way as the two teams travelled to Boston.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 24

Sabres’ Alex Lyon NSFW chirp after stuffing Viktor Arvidsson penalty shot

The Buffalo Sabres took a 2-1 series lead over the Boston Bruins after Alex Lyon stopped 24 of 25 shots to preserve a 2-1 win. There was one instance where Lyon stopped Victor Arvidsson on a penalty shot.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / April 24

Sabres’ Power Play Struggles Will Limit Playoff Potential

Coming off a 3-1 victory in Game 3, the Buffalo Sabres have been riding high. The city itself has run the gamut in terms of celebrations and preparations for this series.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / April 24

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 3-1 Game 3 Win Over the Bruins

The mood was understandably much different after Game 2 than it was after Game 1 for the Buffalo Sabres. If anything, concern became the name of the game going into Thursday’s Game 3, especially considering the Sabres had failed to score in the first two periods of either game.

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The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / April 24

Experiencing the Sabres’ First Playoff Game in 14 Seasons Was Incredible

The year is 2011, and I am sitting on the couch of my friend’s basement watching as the Buffalo Sabres lost their playoff series to the Philadelphia Flyers.

Alex Tuch News / Field Level Media / April 24

Alex Tuch nets game-winner as Sabres take 2-1 series lead vs. Bruins

Alex Tuch scored 4:03 into the third period to propel the visiting Buffalo Sabres to a 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Thursday night.

Avalanche down Kings as they close in on a series sweep

Hurricanes push Senators to the brink with Game 3 win

Senators HC on Taylor Hall injuring Jake Sanderson: 'Blatant hit to the head'

Flyers mascot causes a scene with a bizarre stunt

Panic meter: Which Stanley Cup playoff teams should be worried most?

Alex Lyon News / Daily Faceoff / April 23

Is the Sabres’ pivot to Alex Lyon a panic move?

Game 3 of the series between the Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres is set for Thursday night at TD Garden, and we already have one team making a goalie change.

Josh Norris News / Daily Faceoff / April 23

Sabres’ Josh Norris to miss Game 3 against Bruins

The Buffalo Sabres won’t be at full strength for their first road game of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. According to Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff, forward Josh Norris will not be available for Thursday’s Game 3 against the Boston Bruins, and is considered day-to-day.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 23

Sabres’ Josh Norris Out Day-To-Day, Noah Ostlund Returning

The Sabres won’t have center Joshua Norris available tonight for Game 3 of their first-round series against the Bruins, head coach Lindy Ruff said (via Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550).

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 21

Josh Allen chugs beer before Sabres game after becoming new dad

Bills QB Josh Allen chugs beer before Sabres-Bruins playoff game after recently becoming new dad

For Buffalo Bills fans who may be worried fatherhood will make quarterback Josh Allen change too much, don't be. He's still the same fun-loving guy.

Bills' Josh Allen has 'dad strength' hope ahead of turning 30

Josh Allen shares a bizarre story about his foot surgery

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

Kevyn Adams News / NHL Trade Talk / April 21

Canucks Set to Interview Former Sabres GM For Job Opening

The Vancouver Canucks have received permission to interview former Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams for their vacant GM position. According to a story from The Athletic, a league source says the Canucks wanted to reach out and will interview him for the GM opening.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 20

Sabres Stun Bruins in Epic Comeback: First Playoff Win Since 2011

The Buffalo Sabres’ return to the NHL Playoffs for the first time since 2011 was something you had to tune in for live. After years of waiting and trying

Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker / April 19

Sabres' return to playoffs begins with stunning Game 1 comeback win

Buffalo Sabres fans waited 14 years to watch their team in the Stanley Cup playoffs, and for the first 52 minutes of their return game against the Boston Bruins on Sunday night, it was a frustrating experience.

Sabres rally past Bruins in 3rd for 1st playoff win since '11

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

Alex Lyon News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 9

Sabres’ Alex Lyon Suffers Lower-Body Injury

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon strained a lower-body muscle during yesterday’s morning skate and will be re-evaluated in a week, head coach Lindy Ruff announced today.