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Sabres’ Contention Window Is Just Opening

Sabres’ Contention Window Is Just Opening

The Buffalo Sabres sit second in the Atlantic Division and tied for second in the league with 100 points, which is their first season reaching the 100-point mark since the 2009-10 season.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 3
Sabres get 2nd shot to end record postseason drought vs. Capitals

Sabres get 2nd shot to end record postseason drought vs. Capitals

After missing out on their first opportunity to clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Buffalo Sabres hope to be officially locked in by the end of Saturday night when they visit the Washington Capitals.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 3
NHL punishes Brady Tkachuk for slashing opponent from bench

NHL punishes Senators' Brady Tkachuk for slashing opponent from bench

Some more hot water for the Ottawa Senators captain. 

Brady Tkachuk gets slashing penalty while sitting on bench
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Brady Tkachuk responds to father Keith's criticism of Senators
Penguins defenseman undergoes shoulder surgery, done for season
Investigation underway over apparent Nazi salute at Stars game
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 3

Sabres fall to Senators in first attempt to clinch playoff spot: ‘We weren’t good enough’

OTTAWA – Barring a collapse of epic proportions, in the near future, the Buffalo Sabres will secure their first berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 15 years, and Thursday’s 4-1 loss to the Senators will become an afterthought.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 3
Brady Tkachuk gets slashing penalty while sitting on bench

Brady Tkachuk gets slashing penalty while sitting on bench

Brady Tkachuk sure had himself an eventful night. 

'Disgusting': Keith Tkachuk slams Senators' toughness in dealing with injuries on sons' podcast
Senators break third-period tie, deny Sabres playoff-clinching win
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Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 2
Sabres’ Sam Carrick Out Week-To-Week

Sabres’ Sam Carrick Out Week-To-Week

Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Carrick will miss several games after squaring off against the captain of the New York Islanders, Anders Lee, the other night.

Sam Carrick News / Daily Faceoff / April 2
Sabres’ Sam Carrick week-to-week with arm injury

Sabres’ Sam Carrick week-to-week with arm injury

The Buffalo Sabres will be without one of their primary trade-deadline acquisitions for the next while. On Thursday, head coach Lindy Ruff revealed that forward Sam Carrick is out week-to-week with an arm injury.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 2
NHL Predictions: Buffalo Sabres vs Ottawa Senators, April 2nd

NHL Predictions: Buffalo Sabres vs Ottawa Senators, April 2nd

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. 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 stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Buffalo Sabres News / ESPN / April 2

Clinching day for the Sabres, Hurricanes, Wild?

Buffalo, Carolina and Minnesota can punch postseason tickets on Thursday. Here's what to watch in a 14-game slate.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 1
Sabres looking to clinch first playoff berth in 15 years in Ottawa

Sabres looking to clinch first playoff berth in 15 years in Ottawa

The Buffalo Sabres can clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in 15 years when they visit the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. The Sabres (46-21-8, 100 points) reached the century mark in points Tuesday with a 4-3 win against the New York Islanders, the first time they've done so since the 2009-10 season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 1

Sabres on precipice of clinching playoff spot, ending NHL-record drought

Fifteen years and 1,151 games later, the day has finally arrived. The Buffalo Sabres’ magic number is just two, meaning if they defeat the Senators on Thursday in Ottawa, they will clinch their first berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs since April 8, 2011.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 1

Sabres sign prospect Max Strbak to entry-level contract

The Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday signed defense prospect Max Strbak, a second-round pick in 2023, to a three-year, entry-level contract. Strbak, 20, will be joining the Rochester Americans for the remainder of the season on an amateur tryout, meaning his deal will kick in next season.

Maxim Strbak News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 1
Sabres Sign Maxim Strbak To Entry-Level Deal

Sabres Sign Maxim Strbak To Entry-Level Deal

The Buffalo Sabres have moved forward with one of their top prospects. Defenseman Maxim Strbak has signed a three-year, entry-level contract following the end of his junior year at Michigan State University.

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Maxim Strbak News / Daily Faceoff / April 1
Sabres sign Maxim Strbak to three-year, entry-level contract

Sabres sign Maxim Strbak to three-year, entry-level contract

The Buffalo Sabres announced on Wednesday that they have signed defenseman Maxim Strbak to a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal, which will kick in for the 2026-27 campaign and will run through 2028-29, locks in the Sabres’ second-round pick from the 2023 NHL draft to begin his North American professional career next season.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / April 1
Sabres Winger is an X-Factor for Upcoming Playoff Run

Sabres Winger is an X-Factor for Upcoming Playoff Run

For the first time in ages, it is pretty good to be a Buffalo Sabres fan. The team is riding high after a victory over the New York Islanders, reaching the 100-point mark in the standings for the first time since 2009-10.

Bowen Byram News / The Hockey Writers / April 1
Sabres’ Defender Bowen Byram Needs To Be Better

Sabres’ Defender Bowen Byram Needs To Be Better

The Buffalo Sabres are in the home stretch of finally realizing an end to the years of pain they have endured. While they may sit in the upper echelon of teams in the Eastern Conference right now, that does not make them immune to criticism, especially for players that have shown they can be much better.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 1
Sabres hit 100 points for first time in 16 years by beating Islanders

Sabres hit 100 points for first time in 16 years by beating Islanders

The Buffalo Sabres are having their best season in nearly a generation. The Sabres are on track to make the playoffs, which could break the longest playoff drought in NHL history.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 31
Sabres edge Islanders for franchise's 2,000th victory

Sabres edge Islanders for franchise's 2,000th victory

Peyton Krebs broke a tie late in the third period and the host Buffalo Sabres defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 on Tuesday night. Jack Quinn and Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist each and defenseman Bowen Byrum also scored for the Sabres (46-21-8, 100 points), who earned the 2,000th win in franchise history.

Zach Metsa News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30
Buffalo Sabres Recall Zach Metsa

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.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / March 30
Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Magic Number Down to 7 & Much More

Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Magic Number Down to 7 & Much More

Here is the latest news and updates around the Buffalo Sabres and their schedule for the week of March 30 – April 5, 2026. As each day passes, the Sabres inch closer and closer to clinching a playoff berth for the first time in 15 seasons.

Rasmus Dahlin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 28
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin sounds off on ‘unacceptable’ Red Wings loss

Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin sounds off on ‘unacceptable’ Red Wings loss

The Buffalo Sabres are near the top of the NHL at this time and are likely to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, recent results have not gone their way.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Lead / March 23
The Buffalo Sabres Made the Right Moves at the Deadline

The Buffalo Sabres Made the Right Moves at the Deadline

The NHL Playoffs are less than a month away, and the Buffalo Sabres lead their division for the first time this late into the season since April 11th, 2010.

Buffalo Sabres News / Breakaway on SI / March 20
Sabres Match Elite Company With Historic 40-Game Performance

Sabres Match Elite Company With Historic 40-Game Performance

The Buffalo Sabres have authored one of the greatest extended stretches in NHL history over the past few weeks. They have posted a 32-6-2 record across their last 40 games, matching the fourth-most wins over any 40-game span since the league began tracking the statistic in modern form.

Kevyn Adams News / Yardbarker / March 8
Sabres take over first place with win vs. Lightning

Sabres take over first place with Game-of-the-Year win vs. Lightning

The Buffalo Sabres are back, and they proved it again on Sunday in an 8-7 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning that put them into sole possession of first-place in the NHL's Atlantic Division.

Penguins complete historic comeback without Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin
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Avalanche edge Wild in shootout for fifth straight win
Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog (lower body) week-to-week
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 6
NHL's goalie interference problem is becoming an embarrassment

NHL's goalie interference problem is becoming leaguewide embarrassment

Replay review in sports is supposed to fix things. It is not supposed to make things more difficult or even embarrass the league. But the NHL's attempt to legislate goaltender interference is proving to be a major problem for the league, and everybody is getting tired of it. 

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NHL News / Yardbarker / March 6
Selfish play from Evgeni Malkin could have big impact on Penguins

Selfish play from Evgeni Malkin could have big impact on Penguins

Malkin's reckless play impacted Thursday's game and could put his team in a tough spot over the next few games. 

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Sabres’ Colton Parayko trade falls through
NHL teams seem to be using the public to pressure players into waiving no-trade clauses
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