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On YouTubeAlex Lyon News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 2
Alex Lyon’s dominance makes never-before-seen Sabres playoff history
The Buffalo Sabres are on to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Buffalo has won its first playoff series since 2007. They dominated the Boston Bruins on the road in this series.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 2
In defeating Bruins and winning playoff round, Sabres hope they’re just getting started: ‘Attacked this series as a team’ 
BOSTON – Fifty wins, 109 points and an Atlantic Division title are nice, but months ago, the Buffalo Sabres’ season became about a lot more than simply making the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Buffalo Sabres News / ESPN / May 1
Sabres win playoff series for 1st time since 2007
The Sabres defeated the Bruins 4-1 on Friday night in Game 6 to advance to the second round of the NHL playoffs for the first time since 2007.
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 1
Sabres defeat Bruins, advance to second round
Order up another pound of wings, Buffalo style. Hockey fans in Western New York are celebrating after the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Bruins Bruins 4-1 in Game 6 Friday night, winning their first-round series and advancing to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to face one of the Montreal Canadiens or Tampa Bay Lightning.
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.
NHL News / Field Level Media / May 1
Sabres build early lead, eliminate Bruins in Game 6
The visiting Buffalo Sabres scored two first-period goals and never trailed en route to a 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Friday, clinching their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series in Game 6.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1
Sabres continue historic season with first playoff series win in 19 years
Ending a long drought just to get into the playoffs, the Buffalo Sabres take their historic season one step further on Friday night.
Alex Tuch News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 1
Alex Tuch, Sabres eliminate Bruins with Game 6 road win
The Buffalo Sabres needed one more win to advance in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They had to hit the road and defeat the Boston Bruins in TD Garden to do it.
Owen Power News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 1
Sabres’ Owen Power quietly developing into special defenseman
BOSTON – Sometimes, Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff explained, a defenseman plays so well you hardly notice him. Ruff mentioned that in response to question about Owen Power’s performance in Tuesday’s 2-1 overtime loss to the Bruins, and if it ranked as perhaps his best outing this season.
Lindy Ruff News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 1
Sabres coach Lindy Ruff named finalist for Jack Adams Award
BOSTON – For the fifth time in his career, Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff is a finalist for the Jack Adams Award. “That just means our coaching staff did one hell of a job,” Ruff said of his nomination today in the Four Seasons One Dalton.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 1
If Sabres’ Logan Stanley can’t face Bruins, Michael Kesselring gets chance
BOSTON – Buffalo Sabres defenseman Logan Stanley will be a game-time decision tonight against the Bruins, coach Lindy Ruff said. Ruff said Stanley, who has been sick, skated this morning.
Alex Lyon News / Stadium Rant / May 1
Buffalo Sabres Alex Lyon Roars In The Playoffs
Buffalo Sabres goalie Alex Lyon wasn’t always the prominent goalie in the playoffs. Goalie Alex Lyon’s journey of resilience and perseverance had a starting point and only continued over time.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 30
3 Keys to the Sabres Winning Their Series Versus the Bruins
The Buffalo Sabres are so close to closing out their series against the Boston Bruins. They currently hold a 3-2 lead after their most recent home defeat in overtime this past Tuesday, but that should not hinder them or make them nervous in their efforts to finish things off.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30
Lindy Ruff’s intriguing ‘pressure’ message before Bruins Game 6
The Buffalo Sabres fell in Game 5 against the Boston Bruins. Buffalo had the chance to eliminate their Atlantic Division rival from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Spun / April 29
Sabres Fans Go Viral For Incredible National Anthem During Stanley Cup Playoffs
When the microphone failed during the national anthem in Game 5 between the Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres, the fans offered to help. Just before puck drop, singer-songwriter Cami Clune was singing the national anthem at the KeyBank Center.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 29
Sabres’ Noah Ostlund Suffers Lower-Body Injury
Buffalo Sabres forward Noah Östlund was knocked out of the team’s game five loss to the Boston Bruins with a lower-body injury, the team announced last night.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 29
3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 2-1 Game 5 Loss to the Bruins
After a dominant 6-1 win on the road in Game 4, the Buffalo Sabres were riding high. The opportunity to close out the series in front of a raucous home crowd is something that Sabres faithful could have only dreamt of.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 28
David Pastrnak saves Bruins from elimination with overtime winner in Game 5 against Sabres
Right winger David Pastrnak ruined the party for Buffalo when he scored on a partial breakaway at the 9:14 mark of overtime to lift the Boston Bruins to a 2-1 victory.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / April 29
Sabres fans step in, sing O Canada after anthem singer’s mic malfunctions
If you’re ever curious about the lineage of the Buffalo Sabres‘ connections to those north of the border, and the courteous attitude citizens in Western New York have to their neighbors, just wait until you see this.
Peyton Krebs News / The Hockey Writers / April 28
Sabres Player Playoff Spotlight: Peyton Krebs
The Buffalo Sabres currently hold a 3-1 series lead on the Boston Bruins, and it is thanks to some stellar efforts from a number of their players. Key among them has been forward Peyton Krebs, who has blossomed into one of the better all-around players for them this season and postseason.
Buffalo Sabres News / Stadium Rant / April 27
Playoff Buffalo Sabres Have A Good Problem
The Buffalo Sabres, new to the playoff scene, have a problem on their hands. The Buffalo Sabres have built their arsenal of players over the course of their 14-season-long playoff drought.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 26
Sabres smash Bruins to take 3-1 lead back to Buffalo
The visiting Buffalo Sabres ripped off a four-goal first period and never looked back en route to a 6-1 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Sunday afternoon.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 27
Bruins' Jeremy Swayman has every reason to be furious with teammates
The Boston Bruins were supposed to play one of their biggest games of the season on Sunday afternoon when they hosted the Buffalo Sabres for Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 23
Sabres’ Josh Norris Out Day-To-Day, Noah Ostlund Returning
The Sabres won’t have center Joshua Norris available tonight for Game 3 of their first-round series against the Bruins, head coach Lindy Ruff said (via Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550).
The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz
How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?
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