Buffalo Sabres: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Before Sabres’ biggest game in 15 years, Lindy Ruff embraces the butterflies

BUFFALO – Playoff games used to keep Lindy Ruff awake. And we’re not just talking late-1990s Buffalo Sabres games and skates in the crease. You have to rewind quite a bit further than his early coaching days to find the start of Ruff’s playoff experiences.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Sabres’ Expectations for the 2026 Playoffs

The Buffalo Sabres are in the playoffs for the first time since 2010-11. Not only did they clinch a playoff spot, but they also won their division for the first time since 2009-10, and for the first time since the new divisions were introduced, they have won the Atlantic Division.

Marco Sturm News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 18

Long-awaited trip to playoffs brings out fans’ rabid enthusiasm; Sabres refuse to jab back at Bruins’ Marco Sturm

BUFFALO – Lindy Ruff sees it and feels it everywhere. Sabres flags flap on cars and proudly hang on porches. Signs are plastered all over town. Some, the coach pointed out, tell fans to honk for their beloved team.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 18

Injured Sabres Noah Ostlund, Alex Lyon return to practice; Buffalo could make lineup change for Game 1 of playoffs

BUFFALO – Expect to see rookie forward Noah Ostlund return from his upper-body injury during the Sabres’ first-round series against the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

There have been 54 players to record multiple hat tricks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the NHL's Modern Era (since 1967-68) can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL hat-trick leaders since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Most 30-goal NHL seasons' quiz

The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 16

Grinding in minors and paying dues molded Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen into special NHL goalie

BUFFALO – In those early years, as he grinded in the minors and his paid dues, Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen said it could be difficult to see the big picture.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / The Lead / April 16

What Is the Expectation for the Sabres in the Playoffs?

When the NHL season began in October, nobody expected the Buffalo Sabres to have the kind of season they did. They won 50 games, the third most in franchise history, won the Atlantic Division, and ended their 14-year playoff drought.

Lindy Ruff News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 16

Sabres coach Lindy Ruff reveals tough injury update on trade deadline acquisition

The Buffalo Sabres are gearing up for postseason hockey for the first time since 2010-11, which should have Western New York buzzing when their 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs begin against the Boston Bruins on Sunday.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / April 16

Sabres News & Rumors: Atlantic Division Champs, First Round Matchup & More

The Buffalo Sabres have officially put together one of the best comeback stories in the NHL this season. The 2025-26 season is now over, and the Sabres are not just heading to the playoffs; they are going in as Atlantic Division champions.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / April 16

Totally Serious Buffalo Sabres Regular Season Awards

After beating the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, the Buffalo Sabres did what felt impossible just six months ago: they won the Atlantic Division. It is the first time they have won this incarnation of the division, and their first division title since 2009-10 (when it was the Northeast Division).

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / April 16

3 Aspects the Sabres Need to Clean up in the Playoffs

The Buffalo Sabres concluded their regular season on Wednesday, April 15, closing out with a final record of 50-23-9. That record was good enough for a grand total of 109 points, which ranks them first in the Atlantic Division and second in the Eastern Conference.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 16

3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 4-3 Loss to the Stars

After beating the Chicago Blackhawks and locking down the Atlantic Division for the first time since the NHL changed up the divisional format in 2013-14, it would have been easy for the Sabres to rest everyone and coast through the season finale against the Dallas Stars.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Sabres vs. Bruins series preview

Buffalo Sabres: 1st in Atlantic Division, 108 points* Boston Bruins: Eastern Conference Wild Card No. 1, 100 points *One game remaining. *If Necessary Are we dreaming?

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 15

The wild stats behind Sabres’ playoff return

The Buffalo Sabres hockey team and their fans are celebrating after the franchise’s long playoff drought is over. Now, more information is coming to light about how Buffalo was able to return this season to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 14

Sabres’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Buffalo Sabres have been the team of the year — at least in the Eastern Conference. The Sabres ended years of frustration by having a remarkable year.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 14

Stars, Sabres meet on stellar runs ahead of playoffs

The Buffalo Sabres wrap up the regular season Wednesday at the Dallas Stars, and for the first time since the 2010-11 season, the regular-season finale will not be Buffalo's last game.

Buffalo Sabres News / Ball Exclusives / April 14

Sabres first-round tickets on pace to be most expensive on record

The Buffalo Sabres are playing in the playoffs for the first time since the 2010-11 season, and their ticket prices are skyrocketing. It is set to be one of the most expensive first-round tickets of all time.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / April 14

Goaltending will be key to Sabres’ success in playoffs

Congratulations to the Buffalo Sabres, who after a 14-year absence from the postseason, have made a resounding return to the Stanley Cup playoffs now that they’ve clinched top spot in the Atlantic Division.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 13

Sabres stomp Blackhawks, wrap up Atlantic Division crown

Tage Thompson scored twice and Alex Tuch had a goal and assist as the Buffalo Sabres clinched the Atlantic Division title with a 5-1 victory against the host Chicago Blackhawks on Monday.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / April 13

Buffalo Sabres clinch 2025-26 Atlantic Division title

The Buffalo Sabres aren’t just ending their 14-season playoff drought this year, they’re doing it in style. The Sabres have been assured of heading back

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 12

Sabres seeking two more wins, starting with Blackhawks Monday

With two games remaining in the regular season, the playoff-bound Buffalo Sabres can finish anywhere from first to third in a stacked Atlantic Division.

Alex Lyon News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 9

Sabres’ Alex Lyon Suffers Lower-Body Injury

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon strained a lower-body muscle during yesterday’s morning skate and will be re-evaluated in a week, head coach Lindy Ruff announced today.

Buffalo Sabres News / Stadium Rant / April 7

The Buffalo Sabres Clinched A Playoff Spot: 14 Seasons In The Making

The Buffalo Sabres have done it. After 14 consecutive seasons, the team put an end to its playoff drought. It all started in the 2010-11 season when the Buffalo Sabres’ playoff appearances had come to an end.

Tage Thompson News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL hat-trick leaders since 2000-01' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NHL in three-goal games since the 2000-01 season can you name in five minutes?

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.

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.