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Alex Lyon News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 5

After career-best regular season, goalie Alex Lyon becomes Sabres’ backbone: ‘Nothing short of sensational’

BUFFALO – It can be easy to forget now. Goalie Alex Lyon just performed dynamically while winning three games and backstopping the Sabres to their first postseason series win in 19 years.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 5

Sabres’ Sam Carrick expected to play in second round versus Canadiens; Konsta Helenius joins practice

BUFFALO – Expect to see center Sam Carrick, who has missed the last 13 games with a left arm injury, play during the Sabres’ second-round series against the Montreal Canadiens.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 5

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Sabres vs. Canadiens series preview

Buffalo Sabres: 1st in Atlantic Division, 109 points Montreal Canadiens: 3rd Atlantic Division, 106 points Schedule (ET) For the first time since current NHL GMs Chris Drury and Daniel Briere last served as the team’s co-captains in the spring of 2007, the Buffalo Sabres have a winner.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

3 Critical Sabres Needed to Beat the Canadiens

The final buzzer sounded and a monkey had been swiftly removed from the backs of the Buffalo Sabres. With a 4-1 victory in Game 6, the Sabres punched their ticket to the second round for the first time since 2007.

Rasmus Dahlin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 5

Rasmus Dahlin’s ‘amazing’ reaction to fan reception before Canadiens series

The Buffalo Sabres will take on the Montreal Canadiens in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. One of these teams will play to represent the Eastern Conference in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4

The Blade Gang gets shoutout from Buffalo mayor ahead of Canadiens series

The Buffalo Sabres not only made the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2011, but they also won a postseason series for the first time since 2007 thanks to their six-game victory over the Boston Bruins last week.

Rasmus Dahlin News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 4

In Canadiens, ‘resilient’ Sabres face stiff challenge in second round of playoffs

BUFFALO – Having just played his first six postseason games, Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin developed a feel for the demands and rigors of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Two in the Box / May 4

Double Minors: Montreal Looms After Buffalo Dispatches Boston

The first job is done. The Sabres continued their impressive play on the road, winning a third game at TD Garden and dispatching the Boston Bruins with a 4-1 win in game six of their first round series. It was the first series win for the Sabres since they beat the Rangers in 2007.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 4

3 Keys for the Sabres to Defeat the Canadiens in the 2nd Round

Since the Buffalo Sabres wrapped up their series with a 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins, they have been in a holding pattern. This entire season has felt improbably in one way or another, yet the Sabres had time to rest a bit before knowing who their next opponent would be.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / May 4

Sabres F Sam Carrick (arm) could practice on Tuesday

Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Carrick is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a left arm injury and could return to practice on Tuesday. Carrick, 34, initially was expected to miss the Eastern Conference second-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 4

Rasmus Dahlin, Gabriel Landeskog, Jonathan Toews Named Masterton Trophy Finalists

The NHL has announced its three finalists for the Bill Masterton Trophy: Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog, and Winnipeg Jets forward Jonathan Toews.

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.

NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 3

Sabres to face Canadiens in second round of playoffs

The Buffalo Sabres finally have an opponent for their second-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Montreal Canadiens advanced tonight to face the Sabres by beating the Lightning 2-1 in Tampa Bay in Game 7.

Zach Benson News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 3

Sabres’ Zach Benson becoming one of NHL’s foremost agitators: ‘That insect that won’t go away’

BUFFALO – Sabres coach Lindy Ruff likens diminutive winger Zach Benson’s ability to get under opponents’ skin to an annoying bug that keeps flying around you.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 3

Sabres to be without 2 key forwards for second-round series

The Buffalo Sabres hadn’t advanced out of the first round of the playoffs since 2007 before taking down the Boston Bruins in Game 6, but Lindy Ruff and company have their sights set on much more than just one series.

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.

Zach Benson News / Daily Faceoff / May 2

‘He’s the little dog that everyone’s scared of’: Sabres teammates praise Zach Benson’s tenacious play

One of the more underappreciated players on the Buffalo Sabres roster is getting props from his teammates. In Game 6 of the Atlantic Division Semifinals, Sabres forward Zach Benson played a big role in the team’s 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins, clinching the team’s first series win in 19 years.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1

Sabres continue historic season with first series win in 19 years

Sabres continue historic season with first playoff series win in 19 years

Ending a long drought just to get into the playoffs, the Buffalo Sabres take their historic season one step further on Friday night.

Sabres might be Buffalo's best chance to snap championship drought

Andrei Vasilevskiy sends Lightning to Game 7 with dominant performance

Mitch Marner tallies three points as Knights KO Mammoth in Game 6

Connor McDavid has brutal yet accurate take on Oilers after elimination

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin confirms two big things amid uncertain future

Analyst: Craig Berube 'should be back' as Maple Leafs head coach

Alex Lyon News / Stadium Rant / May 1

Buffalo Sabres Alex Lyon Roars In The Playoffs

Buffalo Sabres goalie Alex Lyon wasn’t always the prominent goalie in the playoffs. Goalie Alex Lyon’s journey of resilience and perseverance had a starting point and only continued over time.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Spun / April 29

Sabres Fans Go Viral For Incredible National Anthem During Stanley Cup Playoffs

When the microphone failed during the national anthem in Game 5 between the Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres, the fans offered to help. Just before puck drop, singer-songwriter Cami Clune was singing the national anthem at the KeyBank Center.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 28

David Pastrnak saves Bruins from elimination with OT winner

David Pastrnak saves Bruins from elimination with overtime winner in Game 5 against Sabres

Right winger David Pastrnak ruined the party for Buffalo when he scored on a partial breakaway at the 9:14 mark of overtime to lift the Boston Bruins to a 2-1 victory.

Leon Draisaitl, Oilers send series back to Anaheim for Game 6

Stars miss Roope Hintz as they're on the brink of elimination against Wild

Flyers' Dan Vladar discusses giving up brutal goal in loss to Penguins

Anze Kopitar had the most adorable reaction to life after his final NHL game

Nick Robertson draws line in the sand with Maple Leafs

Buffalo Sabres News / Stadium Rant / April 27

Playoff Buffalo Sabres Have A Good Problem

The Buffalo Sabres, new to the playoff scene, have a problem on their hands. The Buffalo Sabres have built their arsenal of players over the course of their 14-season-long playoff drought.

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?