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NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 19
Memorable Sabres season ends with OT loss to Canadiens in Game 7: ‘It hurts’ 
BUFFALO – When the dressing room door opened after the Sabres’ gut-wrenching 3-2 overtime loss in Game 7 on Monday, winger Alex Tuch was sitting in his stall, still wearing his No.
Buffalo Sabres News / Two in the Box / May 19
Double Minors: End of the Line
Buffalo’s wild ride is over. There will be time to lament their game seven loss to Montreal later. Maybe as soon as Tuesday. But for now we can spend time reflecting on a six-month run that reconnected the team to the city, There’s a specific type of energy that accompanies the Sabres when they’re rolling.
Lindy Ruff News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 19
Sabres’ Lindy Ruff sends heartbreaking message after Game 7 loss
The Buffalo Sabres have been eliminated by the Montreal Canadiens after a heartbreaking Game 7 overtime loss. Lindy Ruff and his team had an incredible season.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 18
Sabres add to Buffalo's painful playoff misery with overtime Game 7 loss to Canadiens
No one does misery like Buffalo.
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.
Buffalo Sabres News / Total Pro Sports / May 18
Female Habs Fan Caught Taking Major Risk Behind Buffalo Sabres’ Bench With Security Guard Right Beside Her
The Buffalo Sabres tied the second-round series against the Montreal Canadiens with a statement win on Saturday. The Sabres forced a Game 7 with an 8-3 game as visitors, sending the series to the ultimate game.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen News / Daily Faceoff / May 18
Sabres to start Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in Game 7 against Canadiens
The back-and-forth in the crease for the Buffalo Sabres continues on Monday night as their season is on the line in Game 7 against the Montreal Canadiens at KeyBank center.
Buffalo Sabres News / Stadium Rant / May 18
Rasmus Dahlin: Why He Is A Finalist For Both The Norris And Masterton Trophy?
From rising star to the Buffalo Sabres captain, Rasmus Dahlin’s NHL career has been an uphill battle. Due to the Sabres breaking their playoff drought,
Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 18
Are Sabres wearing the Goathead alternate jerseys for Game 7?
Thanks to their blowout 8-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal, the Buffalo Sabres will play Game 7 in the
Buffalo Sabres News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18
Buffalo Sabres have unusual way of dealing with their home struggles
Home ice has not been much of an advantage for the Buffalo Sabres during the NHL Playoffs this season. Now that they are facing a crucial Game 7 at home, they are responding by trying to make it feel like a road game.
Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 18
How Sabres are making Game 7 feel like a road game amid home struggles
The Buffalo Sabres are in the usually-enviable position of having a Game 7 at home in front of their fans on Monday night against the Montreal Canadiens, but that might not be such a good thing in this particular postseason.
Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 18
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen or Alex Lyon for Sabres Game 7? Lindy Ruff won’t say
The Buffalo Sabres have had some inconsistency with their goaltending, as Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was replaced by Alex Lyon in their opening round series against the Boston Bruins; the latter went on to post some elite numbers in helping the club reach the second round for the first time since 2007.
The 'D-Man 4-assist playoff games' quiz
How many of the defenseman with at least on five-point game in the Stanley Cup Playoffs can you name in five minutes?
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / May 18
Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Game 7 Is Upon Us
Here is the latest news and updates around the Buffalo Sabres and their schedule for the week of May 18 – May 24, 2026. The Sabres are in a back‑and‑forth series in Round 2 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against division rival Montreal Canadiens.
Alex Tuch News / The Hockey Writers / May 18
Sabres Should Consider Benching Alex Tuch for Game 7
The Buffalo Sabres forced Game 7 in their action-packed series with the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. The vibes were immaculate after posting eight goals in front of the opposing crowd and getting the Montreal Canadiens to try to take cheap shots to get something going.
Tage Thompson News / Trade Talk Sports / May 17
Tage Thompson Downplays Experience Factor Heading Into Game 7
With their season on the line, Tage Thompson and the Buffalo Sabres delivered perhaps their best effort of the year at the Bell Centre in Game 6 against Montreal.
NHL News / Field Level Media / May 16
Sabres scores 7 straight goals, force Game 7 vs. Canadiens
Rasmus Dahlin scored once in a five-point game and Tage Thompson posted one goal and three assists to pace the visiting Buffalo Sabres to a 8-3 comeback victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday and force a seventh game in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / May 16
Stanley Cup Playoffs Day 28: Sabres run away from Habs, force Game 7
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are back, which means that for the next two months, we’ll get non-stop action as we witness 16 teams get whittled down to the one that will be crowned as the 2026 Stanley Cup champions.
Alex Lyon News / Daily Faceoff / May 16
Sabres start Alex Lyon in goal for Game 6 against Canadiens
For the third time during this Stanley Cup Playoff run, Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff is making a change in goal. Alex Lyon will get the start for the Sabres in a Game 6 on Saturday night in which Buffalo is facing elimination at the hands of the Montreal Canadiens.
Alex Tuch News / The Hockey Writers / May 16
Does Sabres’ Forward Alex Tuch Still Deserve a Big Extension?
The Buffalo Sabres have had a season-long issue on their hands, and it has only become more and more complicated as time has gone on. The burning questions of whether they should re-sign Alex Tuch and how much his annual value is worth.
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?
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.
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.
Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / May 12
Zach Benson's 3rd-period goal helps Sabres level series vs. Canadiens
Zach Benson scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period of a 3-2 win for the visiting Buffalo Sabres against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference second-round series on Tuesday.
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.
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