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NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 5
As Sabres struggle before playoffs, visit from Lightning could help ignite them 
BUFFALO – A visit from the heavyweight Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday might be enough to shake the Sabres out of their recent funk. In losing consecutive games in regulation for the first time since early December, the Sabres often looked uninterested, failing to match the desperation and tenacity of opponents fighting to get into the postseason.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 5
Sabres, with first playoff berth since 2011, ready for Lightning
The Buffalo Sabres host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night with something the Sabres have not had since 2011: A playoff spot. Despite losing 6-2 to the host Washington Capitals on Saturday for their second loss in a row, the Sabres (46-23-8, 100 points) clinched a position in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / April 4
Yes — The Buffalo Sabres are Officially Back in the Playoffs
After a 15-season drought — the longest active in the NHL — Buffalo has clinched a playoff berth in the 2025-26 season. As of Saturday, they sit at 46-22-8 (100 points), currently 2nd in the Atlantic Division (tied in points with Tampa Bay Lightning but with one more game played), and in a strong position in the Eastern Conference.
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Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 4
Sabres clinch playoff spot, end longest drought in NHL history
The longest postseason drought in NHL history is over. For the first time in 15 years, the Buffalo Sabres have clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup
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Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / April 4
Sabres clinch playoff spot, end longest drought in NHL history
As the late, great Rick Jeanneret once said, “Yo, Stanley Cup Playoffs, here come the Buffalo Sabres.” Jeanneret said those words 15 years ago, the last time the Sabres participated in the postseason.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / April 4
Sabres’ Contention Window Is Just Opening
The Buffalo Sabres sit second in the Atlantic Division and tied for second in the league with 100 points, which is their first season reaching the 100-point mark since the 2009-10 season.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 3
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 Senators' Brady Tkachuk for slashing opponent from bench
Some more hot water for the Ottawa Senators captain.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 3
Brady Tkachuk gets slashing penalty while sitting on bench
Brady Tkachuk sure had himself an eventful night.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 2
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.
Sam Carrick News / Daily Faceoff / April 2
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
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.
Buffalo Sabres News / Stadium Rant / April 2
The Buffalo Sabres Have A Chance At The Playoffs: Can These Four Guys Be The Reason?
The Buffalo Sabres have more grit with making a playoff push, and these four guys are key to accelerating the journey. The Buffalo Sabres made three trades before the deadline concluded.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 2
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
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
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.
Bowen Byram News / The Hockey Writers / April 1
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
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.
Zach Metsa News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30
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.
Rasmus Dahlin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 28
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin sounds off on ‘unacceptable’ Red Wings loss
The Buffalo Sabres are near the top of the NHL at this time and are likely to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, recent results have not gone their way.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Lead / March 23
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
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.
Kevyn Adams News / Yardbarker / March 8
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 6
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 6
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.
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