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Colten Ellis makes 30 saves as Sabres outclass Rangers

Jason Zucker scored the game-winning power-play goal with 7:26 remaining in the second period, rookie Colten Ellis made 30 saves in his return from a concussion and the surging Buffalo Sabres earned a 5-2 victory over the host New York Rangers on Thursday.

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Buffalo Emerging as Favorite to Host the 2026 NHL Entry Draft

News about the host of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft has emerged today as Elite Prospects’ Cam Robinson reported that Buffalo is emerging as the favourite to host.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 8

NHL Predictions: January 8th Buffalo Sabres at New York Rangers

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 trends, then makes predictions based on how the game might play out.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 7

Trying to stay hot, soaring Sabres visit ailing Rangers

The Buffalo Sabres went nearly a month without losing a game and are still trying to recover from their slow start. Examples like Tuesday's win over the Vancouver Canucks have been helpful, and the Sabres aim to keep their hot stretch Thursday night with a visit to the banged-up New York Rangers.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 7

3 Takeaways from the Sabres’ 5-3 Win Over the Canucks

Despite losing a sloppy 5-1 decision to the Columbus Blue Jackets, spirits were still high when it comes to the Buffalo Sabres fan base. Then again, that’s generally what happens when you rip off a 10-game winning streak.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 6

Sabres respond after streak ends, beat Canucks before energetic crowd

BUFFALO – For about the first 50 minutes of Tuesday’s 5-3 victory, the Sabres showcased a near-perfect response following the end of their 10-game win streak, pouncing on the Vancouver Canucks and just about burying them.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 6

Sabres go up 4 goals, hold off Canucks' third-period rally

Alex Tuch had a goal and an assist and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 32 of 35 shots as the host Buffalo Sabres held on to beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-3 on Tuesday night.

Zach Metsa News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 6

Zach Metsa impressive in limited action; Buffalo adds defender

BUFFALO – In his first days here, Sabres defenseman Zach Metsa acknowledged his new surroundings felt “a little bit intimidating.” “You come to a new spot, new group, new guys around you,” Metsa told the Times Herald prior to Tuesday’s game against the Vancouver Canucks in KeyBank Center.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 6

Buffalo Sabres Make Four Roster Moves

The Buffalo Sabres announced a series of roster moves today, as they activated veteran Jason Zucker off of injured reserve and recalled defenseman Zac Jones from their AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 6

Sabres recall high-scoring defenseman from Rochester Amerks

BUFFALO – The Sabres this afternoon recalled defenseman Zac Jones, whose 28 assists lead the AHL, from the Rochester Americans. Having lost defenseman Michael Kesselring to a lower-body injury last Wednesday in Dallas, the Sabres have only six healthy defensemen.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen News / The Hockey Writers / January 6

Sabres’ Goaltender Luukkonen Has Chance To Prove Himself

The Buffalo Sabres have been hot as of late. Before their 5-1 loss against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday afternoon, they had won 10 straight games, getting themselves back into the thick of things in the Eastern Conference.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 5

Sabres aim to start new streak as they host Canucks

Rasmus Dahlin doesn't see any reason why the Buffalo Sabres can't start another winning streak when they host the struggling Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.

Jason Zucker News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 5

Buffalo Sabres To Activate Jason Zucker

After seeing their 10-game winning streak come to a close a few days ago, the Buffalo Sabres will get a boost to their forward core. In an injury update released by the team earlier this afternoon, the Sabres announced that Jason Zucker will return to the lineup tomorrow against the Vancouver Canucks.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 5

Sabres Bounceback from Blue Jackets Loss Critical for the Rest of the Season

After defeating the Dallas Stars for their 10th straight win, it felt like the entire world was behind the Buffalo Sabres. With such a long stretch of ineptitude, the Sabres became the lovable losers who felt like they were finally turning a corner.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 4

NHL Predictions: January 6th, Vancouver Canucks at Buffalo Sabres

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Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / January 2

Sabres need to establish consistency beyond winning streak

It wasn’t so long ago that the Buffalo Sabres were the laughing stock, or even worse, the sympathy case, of the NHL. In mid-December, Buffalo fired long-time general manager Kevyn Adams while in the midst of another seemingly lost season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / January 1

Sabres Forward Reaching New Level

Everything is going right for the Buffalo Sabres. After dismissing their general manager and promoting Jarmo Kekäläinen to the position, the Sabres went from bottom-feeders to challenger in the Eastern Conference.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / December 31

Sabres’ Alex Lyon out with lower-body injury, Ellis activated from IR

Not the best news for one of the hottest teams in the NHL. When speaking to the media on Wednesday, Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff announced that goaltender Alex Lyon has returned to Buffalo for further evaluation due to a lower-body injury.

Alex Lyon News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 30

Sabres’ Alex Lyon Being Evaluated For Lower-Body Injury

Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon is undergoing evaluation for a lower-body injury he sustained late in last night’s win over the Blues, head coach Lindy Ruff told reporters (including Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News).

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / December 30

Sabres Right Back in Playoff Race With Win Streak

The Buffalo Sabres continued their winning ways recently as they defeated the St. Louis Blues on the road 4-2. Their win over the Blues marks their 9th win in a row and head coach Lindy Ruff has his team playing some really good hockey.

Zach Benson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 30

Zach Benson’s ‘character’ take on Sabres 9-game win streak after beating Blues

It was a rough start to the season for the Buffalo Sabres. After being tied for last place in the Eastern Conference in mid-December, the Sabres fired GM Kevyn Adams.

Tage Thompson News / Breakaway on SI / December 28

Tage Thompson Leading Red-Hot Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres have won eight consecutive games. The winning streak has brought the team from the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings to a tie for the final Wild Card spot.

Alex Tuch News / NHL Rumors / December 27

NHL Rumors: Priority Number One in Buffalo Sign Alex Tuch

The Buffalo Sabres are playing much better. They have won six in a row and four straight since they made the GM change from Kevyn Adams to Jarmo Kekäläinen.

Brodie Ziemer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 27

Sabres’ Brodie Ziemer opens up about Team USA captainship

On Friday night in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Team USA got its 2026 World Junior Championship off to a strong start with a 6–3 victory over Germany, hoping to make history with a three-peat.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / December 20

How we’d fix the Buffalo Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres finally can move in a new direction, with Jarmo Kekalainen taking the GM reins from Kevyn Adams. Now comes an evaluation period during which Kekalainen must decide what to do with a team that hasn’t made the playoffs since 2010-11. Roundtable: How would you fix the Sabres roster?

Alex Tuch News / NHL Trade Talk / December 17

Alex Tuch’s Extension Ask Comes to Light After Sabres GM Is Fired

Darren Dreger revealed on TSN OverDrive Tuesday that former Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams shared that pending UFA forward Alex Tuch is asking for a very large amount of money on a contract extension in Buffalo.