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On YouTubeBuffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 15
Lindy Ruff wants to ease pressure on Sabres as they face elimination; Buffalo needs more from Alex Tuch, 
MONTREAL – Instead of practicing or holding a meeting or video session on Friday before they departed Buffalo for a do-or-die Game 6, coach Lindy Ruff told the Sabres to stay away from the rink and meet at the airport.
NHL News / Total Apex Sports / May 15
Montreal Canadiens Lead Buffalo Sabres 3-2 In Playoff Series
The Montréal Canadiens are leading the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 going into Game 6 on May 16, allowing them to clinch a series win. However, despite winning 2 games in a row, that won’t be a simple task against the Sabres.
Lindy Ruff News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 15
Sabres coach Lindy Ruff hints at home distractions amid Canadiens series
The Buffalo Sabres are on the brink of elimination in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Sabres lost game five of the series to the Montreal Canadiens. It was the fifth time in the playoffs the Sabres have lost, and the fourth time at home.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 15
Sabres’ top six hasn’t been good enough to beat Canadiens
It’s often said that to have success in the Stanley Cup playoffs, your best players have to be your best players. Looking at the second-round series between
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.
Owen Power News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 15
Sabres’ Owen Power feeling ‘pretty good’ after injury
BUFFALO – Almost halfway through the third period in Game 5, Sabres defenseman Owen Power slid into the end boards as he and Montreal Canadiens winger Alexandre Tessier raced to grab a loose puck.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 15
Sabres most to blame for brutal Game 5 Canadiens loss
The Buffalo Sabres had the Montreal Canadiens on the ropes in the early going of pivotal Game 5 of their second round Stanley Cup playoff series. Jason
Lindy Ruff News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 15
Sabres’ Lindy Ruff bluntly reacts to Game 5 goalie debacle vs Canadiens
The Buffalo Sabres are facing elimination in the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a Game 5 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. They fell 6-3 at home, allowing four straight goals after taking a 3-2 lead in the first period.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 15
3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 6-3 Game 5 Loss to the Canadiens
Following a hard-fought and challenging Game 4 win, it felt like the tide may have been turning for the Buffalo Sabres. They had struggled mightily with the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 and 3 losses but seemed to figure things out in front of a hostile Bell Centre crowd.
Alex Tuch News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 15
Alex Tuch’s ‘outworked’ truth bomb after Game 5 Canadiens loss
The Buffalo Sabres have their backs against the wall against the Montreal Canadiens in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Montreal defeated the Sabres in Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead in round two.
Owen Power News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 15
Sabres blow leads in loss to Canadiens, on brink of elimination; Owen Power briefly leaves game injured
BUFFALO – Right now, things look bleak for the Sabres. After all, they’re staring down elimination following Thursday’s ugly 6-3 loss to the Montreal Canadiens.
Buffalo Sabres News / Two in the Box / May 15
Double Minors: Backs Against the Wall
Yet another dud on home ice set has put the Sabres backs against the wall. They trail the Canadiens 3-2 and will head into a pressure cooker in the Bell Centre in need of a win to extend their season on Saturday. Thursday’s game started well enough.
Buffalo Sabres News / ESPN / May 14
Sabres' goaltending issues resurface in G5 loss
The Sabres face a 3-2 series deficit and goaltending questions in their second-round Eastern Conference playoff series against Montreal following an ugly 6-3 loss in Game 5 on Thursday.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 15
Winners, losers from Thursday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Mitch Marner on Conn Smythe run
The Golden Knights are halfway to a Stanley Cup, and Mitch Marner is one of the biggest driving forces behind that success.
The 'Active 40-goal NHL seasons' quiz
How many of the active NHL players with at least two 40-goal seasons in their career can you name in five minutes?
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / May 14
Goaltending depth critical to Sabres’ post-season success
BUFFALO – The Buffalo Sabres brought eight goaltenders to training camp. Of them, four had NHL experience. One – Alexandar Georgiev – was an NHL all-star just two seasons ago.
Lindy Ruff News / NHL Trade Talk / May 14
Lindy Ruff’s Goalie Gamble Changes the Series for Buffalo
The Buffalo Sabres entered Game 4 of their second-round series against the Montreal Canadiens in desperate need of a win. After taking Game 1, Buffalo’s approach quickly unraveled, as the Canadiens adjusted and found a formula to score in bunches and take the lead in the series.
Konsta Helenius News / The Hockey Writers / May 13
Sabres’ Helenius Stands Out in Game 4 Win
Going into Tuesday’s pivotal Game 4, the Buffalo Sabres hadn’t been themselves. They were not only struggling, but important pieces of the puzzle simply hadn’t been pulling their weight.
Zach Benson News / Daily Faceoff / May 13
Zach Benson comes up clutch for Sabres on his birthday
The Buffalo Sabres evened up their second-round series with the Montreal Canadiens Tuesday night, winning 3-2 in Game 4 after Zach Benson scored a power-play goal in the third period to break the tie.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 12
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen takes over in net as Sabres even series with Game 4 comeback
Coming off back-to-back losses, each by four goals, the Buffalo Sabres knew their backs were against the proverbial wall on Tuesday night. Faced with
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 13
Winners, losers from Tuesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Sabres' Zach Benson scores game-winner on his birthday
The second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Tuesday night, with the Buffalo Sabres facing the Montreal Canadiens on the road and the Vegas Golden Knights hosting the Anaheim Ducks.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 13
Bruins' Charlie McAvoy suspended six games to start 2026-27 season
Top Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy will have to wait longer than most to play again.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen News / Field Level Media / May 12
Sabres G Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to start Game 4 vs. Canadiens
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will return to the crease to start Game 4 of the Eastern Conference second-round series against the host Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.
NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 12
Sabres Make Goaltending Decision for Game 4 vs. Canadiens
After a Stanley Cup Playoffs drought that dated back to the 2010-11 season, the Buffalo Sabres finally broke through in 2025-26, and now, they find themselves into the second round.
Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / May 11
Sabres out to overcome 'self-inflicted' issues, pull even vs. Habs
The Buffalo Sabres know they have not been at the level that helped them get to the top of the Atlantic Division in the regular season. After winning Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Montreal Canadiens, the Sabres fell 5-1 in Game 2 before a 6-2 setback in Game 3 on Sunday.
Sam Carrick News / Athlon Sports / May 9
Sabres Announce Sam Carrick News After 15 Games Missed
The Buffalo Sabres entered their second-round series after beating the Boston Bruins in six games while navigating four injuries carried from the regular season.
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